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Alarmed Manny Pacquiao Beefs up Security After IS Threat
Manny Pacquiao and his family faces threat of abduction Abu Sayyaf, a gang which support IS, according to Philippines President Benigno Aquino
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Philippines' Manny Pacquiao Shocked At Islamic Terrorists Kidnap Claim
Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao expressed shock today at President Benigno Aquino's claim that ISIS planned to kidnap him, and said the alleged plot should not have been made public.
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US, Philippines Launch Joint South China Sea Patrols: Ashton Carter
The US said Thursday it has launched South China Sea patrols with the Philippines and will temporarily deploy 275 troops and five warplanes in the country, escalating its presence amid a territorial dispute with China.
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Philippine Leader Says Muslim Peace Bid To Continue After His Term
Philippine President Benigno Aquino has ordered special efforts to ensure a peace agreement with Muslim rebels is implemented even after his term ends this year, his spokesman said today.
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Jejomar Binay In Pole To Be Next Philippine President Despite Graft Allegations
Philippine Vice President Jejomar Binay has overcome a barrage of graft allegations to re-emerge as front-runner to become the nation's next leader, according to an independent poll released today.
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Filipinos Raped By Japanese World War II Troops Demand Compensation
A group of elderly Filipino women raped by Japanese troops during World War II called for compensation from Japan on today, following Tokyo's pledge of $8.3 million for South Korean women forced into Japanese military-run brothels during the war.
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Philippines Sacks 21 Policemen Over 2009 Massacre
The Philippines' police force has sacked 21 officers for being "co-conspirators" in the country's worst massacre six years ago, according to an official statement released today.
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Philippine Leader Cites Terror Threat For Muslim Self-Rule Law
Philippine President Benigno Aquino urged legislators today to pass a draft law aimed at ending a decades-long Muslim revolt, citing the growing threat of global terrorism as one reason to do so.
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Human Rights Sidelined In Philippine Presidential Race: Amnesty
Philippine presidential candidates have ignored human rights in their campaigns despite the violence which plagues the country, Amnesty International said today.
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Philippine Leader Says 'World is Watching' China in Sea Row
Philippine President Benigno Aquino told an Asia-Pacific summit today that "the world is watching" whether China would behave as a responsible power in the simmering standoff over maritime territory.
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China Tells Barack Obama to Keep Out of South China Sea Disputes
Beijing said today US President Barack Obama should not get involved in disputes in the South China Sea, after he demanded an end to artificial island building in the hotly contested region.
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Barack Obama Says China Must Stop Land Reclamation in South China Sea
US President Barack Obama said on Wednesday China must stop land reclamation in the disputed South China Sea and reaffirmed Washington's commitment to the defence and security of the Philippines, one of the parties to the dispute.
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Philippines, Vietnam Boost Ties As China Sea Feuds Fester
The Philippines and Vietnam signed a strategic partnership today deepening security ties in the face of Beijing's increased assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.
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Regional Tensions, Paris Attacks Hang Over Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit
Regional tensions over the South China Sea and security concerns after the attack by Islamist militants on Paris could eclipse efforts by Pacific-rim leaders this week to boost trade and growth across a region of around 3 billion people.
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Philippines' Benigno Aquino Rejects Permanent Refugees From Australia
The Philippines will not accept any refugees sent by Australia if they are expected to live in the Southeast Asian nation permanently, President Benigno Aquino said today.
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Alarmed Manny Pacquiao Beefs up Security After IS Threat
Manny Pacquiao and his family faces threat of abduction Abu Sayyaf, a gang which support IS, according to Philippines President Benigno Aquino
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Philippines' Manny Pacquiao Shocked At Islamic Terrorists Kidnap Claim
Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao expressed shock today at President Benigno Aquino's claim that ISIS planned to kidnap him, and said the alleged plot should not have been made public.
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US, Philippines Launch Joint South China Sea Patrols: Ashton Carter
The US said Thursday it has launched South China Sea patrols with the Philippines and will temporarily deploy 275 troops and five warplanes in the country, escalating its presence amid a territorial dispute with China.
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Philippine Leader Says Muslim Peace Bid To Continue After His Term
Philippine President Benigno Aquino has ordered special efforts to ensure a peace agreement with Muslim rebels is implemented even after his term ends this year, his spokesman said today.
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Jejomar Binay In Pole To Be Next Philippine President Despite Graft Allegations
Philippine Vice President Jejomar Binay has overcome a barrage of graft allegations to re-emerge as front-runner to become the nation's next leader, according to an independent poll released today.
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Filipinos Raped By Japanese World War II Troops Demand Compensation
A group of elderly Filipino women raped by Japanese troops during World War II called for compensation from Japan on today, following Tokyo's pledge of $8.3 million for South Korean women forced into Japanese military-run brothels during the war.
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Philippines Sacks 21 Policemen Over 2009 Massacre
The Philippines' police force has sacked 21 officers for being "co-conspirators" in the country's worst massacre six years ago, according to an official statement released today.
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Philippine Leader Cites Terror Threat For Muslim Self-Rule Law
Philippine President Benigno Aquino urged legislators today to pass a draft law aimed at ending a decades-long Muslim revolt, citing the growing threat of global terrorism as one reason to do so.
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Human Rights Sidelined In Philippine Presidential Race: Amnesty
Philippine presidential candidates have ignored human rights in their campaigns despite the violence which plagues the country, Amnesty International said today.
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Philippine Leader Says 'World is Watching' China in Sea Row
Philippine President Benigno Aquino told an Asia-Pacific summit today that "the world is watching" whether China would behave as a responsible power in the simmering standoff over maritime territory.
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China Tells Barack Obama to Keep Out of South China Sea Disputes
Beijing said today US President Barack Obama should not get involved in disputes in the South China Sea, after he demanded an end to artificial island building in the hotly contested region.
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Barack Obama Says China Must Stop Land Reclamation in South China Sea
US President Barack Obama said on Wednesday China must stop land reclamation in the disputed South China Sea and reaffirmed Washington's commitment to the defence and security of the Philippines, one of the parties to the dispute.
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Philippines, Vietnam Boost Ties As China Sea Feuds Fester
The Philippines and Vietnam signed a strategic partnership today deepening security ties in the face of Beijing's increased assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.
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Regional Tensions, Paris Attacks Hang Over Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit
Regional tensions over the South China Sea and security concerns after the attack by Islamist militants on Paris could eclipse efforts by Pacific-rim leaders this week to boost trade and growth across a region of around 3 billion people.
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Philippines' Benigno Aquino Rejects Permanent Refugees From Australia
The Philippines will not accept any refugees sent by Australia if they are expected to live in the Southeast Asian nation permanently, President Benigno Aquino said today.
