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Philippine Leader Vows to Push for Muslim Autonomy Law 2017-11-27

President Rodrigo Duterte pledges to correct “historical injustice.”

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Ex-Muslim Rebels Train with Philippine Forces to Counter Islamic State Militants 2019-08-02

Other former militants in southern Philippines are being trained to become farmers.

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Philippine Muslims Celebrate Eid-ul-Adha Under Tight Security 2019-08-11

Philippine police and military were on alert after intelligence reports warned of IS-linked terror plots.

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Philippines: Violence Spoils Start of Christmas Truce with Communist Rebels 2019-12-23

Ceasefire between Manila and New People’s Army was to go on till Jan. 8, government said.

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Ombudsman Probes Philippine Health Department’s COVID-19 Response 2020-06-17

Ombudsman Samuel Martires is investigating allegations of anomalies in the acquisition of protective equipment and test kits.

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Philippine Generals Push Back Against Pentagon Report on Counter-Extremist Ops 2020-08-18

Troops have made big gains against pro-Islamic State militants, the chief of the armed forces says.

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Philippines: ABS-CBN Chairman Steps Down after Broadcaster Loses License 2020-09-24

The network has angered President Rodrigo Duterte for its reporting on his war on drugs.

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Philippine Military: We Welcome Probe Into Telecom Deal With China-Backed Firm 2020-09-15

Critics say the deal threatens national security because the firm will build cell towers in military bases.

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Potential EU Move to End Preferential Treatment for Philippine Imports Angers Manila 2020-09-18

European lawmakers have called for revoking a trade benefit over human rights concerns.

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Philippines’ Duterte to Address UN General Assembly for the First Time 2020-09-21

Human rights and tensions in the South China Sea are expected to be part of his speech.

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Filipinos Outraged After Duterte Pardons US Marine Convicted of Homicide 2020-09-08

The presidential pardon came after appeals blocked the early release of Joseph Scott Pemberton.

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Philippine Air Force Rescue Helicopter Crash Kills 4 on Board 2020-09-16

Authorities point to bad weather as the likely cause of crash.

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Marine Pardoned by Duterte to Walk Free in the US 2020-09-16

Duterte’s spokesman said the US had promised he would be court-martialed if freed.

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Son of Philippine Corrections’ Chief Arrested in Drug Raid 2018-12-14

Nicanor Faeldon, who oversees prisons, is reputed as being loyal to President Duterte.

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US, Philippines to Hold Handover Ceremony for Balangiga Bells 2018-11-13

Event will start process of returning bells taken from a Philippine church in 1901, officials say.

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American Priest Arrested in Philippines on Suspicion of Molesting Minors 2018-12-05

Father Kenneth Bernard Hendricks was taken into custody from a church in central Biliran province.

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Philippine Foreign Secretary Plays Down Duterte ‘War’ Comment on China 2017-05-22

Some want Philippines to complain to the U.N. about an alleged threat from Beijing.

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Chinese, Philippine Foreign Ministers to Meet in Manila 2018-09-12

The two will discuss potential bilateral deals, including on energy cooperation in South China Sea.

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Manila Will Side with Washington Should Fighting Break Out Between US, Iran 2020-01-07

“We will not be neutral,” presidential spokesman says.

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Philippines: Earthquake Kills 8, Injures Dozens, Officials Say 2019-07-27

Epicenter near sparsely populated islands of Batanes province, a popular tourist destination.

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Freed Philippine Priest Recalls 117 Days of Terror as Hostage of Militants in Marawi 2018-08-29

Pro-Islamic State militants forced him to make bombs, Teresito Soganub tells BenarNews.

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Philippine President Defends Ban on Rappler Reporters at Malacañang 2018-02-22

The news website may be “CIA sponsored,” Rodrigo Duterte says.

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Philippine President Defends Move to Shut Down Rappler 2018-01-16

Decision to revoke news portal’s license “not an attack on press freedom,” presidential spokesman says.

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Philippine Rights Body Joins Protests Over Media Crackdown 2018-01-18

Functioning democracy needs freedom of information, speech and expression, Commission on Human Rights says.

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Philippines: Duterte Says He Ordered Botched Hit on Politician 2019-09-18

Vicente Loot, a former police general, survived an ambush in May 2018.

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Philippines Says US Law Has No Bearing on Russia Arms Deal 2018-07-19

Manila has “absolute immunity” as a sovereign state, presidential spokesman says.

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Philippine, Malaysian Top Diplomats Trade Angry Words over Sabah 2020-07-30

The Philippines has long had territorial claims to the region that is now part of Malaysian Borneo.

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Saudi Arabia Executes Filipina Maid: Philippines 2019-01-31

Case comes a year after diplomatic spat with Kuwait.

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Philippine President Orders Arrest of Senator Who Criticized Drug War 2018-09-04

Duterte revokes amnesty of Sen. Antonio Trillanes over role as a junior military officer in 2003, 2007 rebellions.

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Under Arrest Threat, Philippine Senator Presents Amnesty Papers 2018-09-06

Sen. Antonio Trillanes, a former navy officer, calls on former military colleagues to not join in on politicking.

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