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Journalist Freed from Jail in Philippines
Journalist Freed from Jail in Philippines 2021-03-05

Lady Ann Salem, editor of Manila Today, was arrested over allegations of gun-running and links to communist rebels.

Philippines Seizes Huge Haul of Illegally Harvested Giant Clam Shells
Philippines Seizes Huge Haul of Illegally Harvested Giant Clam Shells 2021-03-05

Tridacna gigas, the world’s biggest clam, was found among more than 300 shells at a home in the Palawan Islands.

Philippines Rights Groups: 9 Activists Killed in ‘Bloody Sunday’ Raids
Philippines Rights Groups: 9 Activists Killed in ‘Bloody Sunday’ Raids 2021-03-07

Police launched dragnets in four provinces two days after the president said kill communist rebels.

Philippines: Rights Body, Govt Probe Killings of 9 in Police Raids
Philippines: Rights Body, Govt Probe Killings of 9 in Police Raids 2021-03-08

Activists claim the nine were not communist rebels, while police chief says warrants were issued.

Philippine Mayor, Police Officers Killed in Alleged Mis-Encounter
Philippine Mayor, Police Officers Killed in Alleged Mis-Encounter 2021-03-09

National Bureau of Investigation to probe incident, justice department says.

Philippine Activists Block Main Govt Website to Protest Alleged Rights Violations
Philippine Activists Block Main Govt Website to Protest Alleged Rights Violations 2021-03-10

The group, Cyber PH for Human Rights, threatened to shut down other sites in the future.

Philippines Vows to Track Down Hackers who Blocked Govt Website
Philippines Vows to Track Down Hackers who Blocked Govt Website 2021-03-11

Site remained offline a day after Cyber PH for Human Rights claimed responsibility for cyberattack.

French Warship Docks in Vietnam as Foreign Powers Step Up in South China Sea
French Warship Docks in Vietnam as Foreign Powers Step Up in South China Sea 2021-03-12

The frigate arrived at Cam Ranh Port earlier this week for helicopter repairs, according to reports.

Daily COVID-19 Infections Hit 6-Month High in Philippines
Daily COVID-19 Infections Hit 6-Month High in Philippines 2021-03-12

Manila will not stop rollout of AstraZeneca vaccines despite concerns raised in some European countries.

Philippines: No Nationwide Lockdown despite Spike in COVID-19 Cases
Philippines: No Nationwide Lockdown despite Spike in COVID-19 Cases 2021-03-16

More than 24,000 people have been infected since Friday, including presidential spokesman Harry Roque.

Philippines: Duterte Opponents Form Coalition to Nominate 2022 Presidential Candidate
Philippines: Duterte Opponents Form Coalition to Nominate 2022 Presidential Candidate 2021-03-18

The group’s candidate will seek to undo drug war, assert rights in South China Sea.

Philippines Military Rescues 3 Indonesians from Abu Sayyaf
Philippines Military Rescues 3 Indonesians from Abu Sayyaf 2021-03-19

They were part of a group of five captured by the kidnap-for-ransom group in January 2020.

Philippines: Dumagat Tribal Members Bury 2 Killed in Police Raids
Philippines: Dumagat Tribal Members Bury 2 Killed in Police Raids 2021-03-19

Puroy and Randy dela Cruz were among nine who died in a crackdown against activists.

Philippines: Remaining Indonesian Hostage, 15, Rescued from Abu Sayyaf
Philippines: Remaining Indonesian Hostage, 15, Rescued from Abu Sayyaf 2021-03-21

Teen’s rescue comes days after three other Indonesian kidnapping victims were recovered in Tawi-Tawi

Analysts: Philippines Would Make Leap in Coastal Defenses with Indian Missiles
Analysts: Philippines Would Make Leap in Coastal Defenses with Indian Missiles 2021-03-22

Manila has a potential deal in place to acquire supersonic BrahMos cruise missile from India.

Manila Protests Presence of Hundreds of Chinese Ships in Contested Waters
Manila Protests Presence of Hundreds of Chinese Ships in Contested Waters 2021-03-22

In response, Beijing says the 220 are fishing vessels, not militia boats.

Philippine Govt Urges People to Stay Home as COVID-19 Infections Top 8,000
Philippine Govt Urges People to Stay Home as COVID-19 Infections Top 8,000 2021-03-22

Metro Manila and four nearby provinces went under two-week quarantines on Monday.

Philippine Supreme Court Condemns Murders of Lawyers, Threats to Judges
Philippine Supreme Court Condemns Murders of Lawyers, Threats to Judges 2021-03-23

Asks lower courts and law enforcement to compile list of such killings, intimidation over past 10 years.

Philippines: 14 Pro-IS Militants Killed in Southern Battles
Philippines: 14 Pro-IS Militants Killed in Southern Battles 2021-03-23

Fighting broke out after Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters members occupied a village in Maguindanao province.

Philippine Military Kills 8 Suspected NPA Rebels in Firefight
Philippine Military Kills 8 Suspected NPA Rebels in Firefight 2021-03-24

The three-hour gunbattle with communist guerrillas took place in Negros Oriental in the central Philippines.

Philippine Govt, Church Clash over COVID-19 Quarantine Rules
Philippine Govt, Church Clash over COVID-19 Quarantine Rules 2021-03-24

Presidential spokesman challenges a bishop’s call for 10 percent attendance at Holy Week services.

Chinese Navy Harvests Data from South China Sea
Chinese Navy Harvests Data from South China Sea 2021-03-24

Beijing has been using outposts in the waterway to collect information to support military operations.

Philippines Military Orders Ships Deployed to South China Sea
Philippines Military Orders Ships Deployed to South China Sea 2021-03-25

The move comes after Manila spotted hundreds of Chinese vessels around Whitsun Reef.

Philippines: World Bank Lowers Growth Expectations over COVID-19
Philippines: World Bank Lowers Growth Expectations over COVID-19 2021-03-26

The nation set a new daily record of nearly 10,000 coronavirus infections, health department says.

Philippines Imposes 1-Week Lockdown in Manila to Combat COVID-19 Infections
Philippines Imposes 1-Week Lockdown in Manila to Combat COVID-19 Infections 2021-03-29

In Bangladesh, meanwhile, the nation institutes an 18-point directive on restrictions as coronavirus surges.

Philippine Military: 4 Suspected IS-Linked Militants Killed in Clashes in Southern Province
Philippine Military: 4 Suspected IS-Linked Militants Killed in Clashes in Southern Province 2021-03-29

One analyst warned that recent clashes could be a preview of increased violence in 2022.

Philippines Amplifies Demand for Chinese ‘Maritime Militia’ Ships to Leave EEZ Waters
Philippines Amplifies Demand for Chinese ‘Maritime Militia’ Ships to Leave EEZ Waters 2021-03-31

Task force says Chinese ships are lingering at Whitsun Reef and others have moved to different Manila-claimed waters in South China Sea.

Philippines Claims Beijing Aims To Occupy More ‘Features’ in South China Sea
Philippines Claims Beijing Aims To Occupy More ‘Features’ in South China Sea 2021-04-04

Philippine defense secretary and Chinese Embassy in Manila spar over presence of Chinese ships at Whitsun Reef.

Philippines Threatens Daily Protests over Chinese Ships in South China Sea
Philippines Threatens Daily Protests over Chinese Ships in South China Sea 2021-04-05

Manila called out the Chinese embassy over an “attempt to impugn” Defense Secretary Lorenzana.

Philippines Adds Week to COVID-19 Lockdown in Manila, Nearby Areas
Philippines Adds Week to COVID-19 Lockdown in Manila, Nearby Areas 2021-04-05

The decision to prolong the quarantine came after the nation recorded 15,000 infections on Friday.

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