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Japan pledges ₱12 billion for Mindanao development

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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 1) — President Rodrigo Duterte’s trip to Japan has netted more funds for the development of Mindanao. In a joint press event Friday with Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, Duterte announced that Japan has pledged … Continue reading

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Duterte: I was invited to South Korea with Russia’s Putin

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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 30) — President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday he was invited to visit South Korea again with his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin. “I have been invited to Korea again, with Putin. I’ll try to figure … Continue reading

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Dutch hostage killed fleeing Abu Sayyaf captors in Philippines

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A Dutch hostage held by Philippines militant Islamist group Abu Sayyaf has been killed as he tried to flee during a battle with troops, the army says. Ewold Horn, 59, was killed by his captors during an army operation against … Continue reading

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Philippines sends rotting exported waste back to Canada

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The Philippines is sending 69 container loads of waste back to Canada after it was imported into the country. The material was supposed to be recyclable but was found to contain items including soiled nappies. It’s just one nation in … Continue reading

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Profile: Duterte the controversial ‘strongman’ of the Philippines

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Profile: Duterte the controversial ‘strongman’ of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte was elected president of the Philippines in 2016 by a landslide win on the back of hardline promises to tackle crime and corruption. He has since attracted intense controversy for … Continue reading

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Enchanting island of waterfalls, beaches

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Enchanting island of waterfalls, beaches By: Leo Udtohan – Correspondent  Philippine Daily Inquirer QUIET SPOT Visitors seek the tranquility offered by an uncrowded beach in what locals call a “secret cove” at Barangay Paliton in San Juan town. —LEO UDTOHAN … Continue reading

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