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Philippines Emerges as Global Retirement Magnet on Low Costs and Visa Access

Manila-The Philippines is attracting a growing number of foreign retirees as competitive living costs, accessible residency programs and widespread English-language

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Typhoon Mekkhala Menaces Northern Philippines as Flood and Sea Hazards Trigger Alerts

Manila- Philippine authorities issued warnings of possible flooding, landslides and dangerous sea conditions on Tuesday as Typhoon Mekkhala intensified offshore

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Philippines Courts Booming Muslim Travel Market with Inaugural Halal Tourism Summit

Manila- The Philippines on Saturday launched its first Muslim-friendly tourism forum, bringing together hoteliers, business leaders and international tourism experts

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Manila Reasserts Sovereignty After Removal of Disputed Platform at Scarborough Shoal

Manila-The Philippines said on Wednesday that a floating platform previously detected in the disputed Scarborough Shoal had been removed, while

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Philippines Vows Defiance After China Sanctions Defense Chief

Manila-Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Friday he would continue carrying out his duties after China imposed sanctions on

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ACWA Power Secures Landmark Philippines Solar Project

Manila — Saudi energy developer ACWA Power has signed an agreement with the Philippine government to develop a 500-megawatt solar

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Beijing Rebukes Manila Defense Chief, Deepening China-Philippines Rift

Beijing-China on Tuesday sharply criticized Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro after he described China as a continuing security threat, highlighting

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Philippine Senator Estrada Surrenders Over Plunder Charges

Manil-Philippine Senator Jose Jinggoy Estrada surrendered to police on Monday after an anti-graft court ordered his arrest on plunder charges

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COLLAPSE RACE: Philippine Rescuers Hunt for Survivors as Death Toll Climbs

Angeles-Philippine rescue teams searched through unstable rubble for a second day on Monday after a building under construction collapsed in

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Philippines Urges Supreme Court to Clear ICC Arrest of Duterte Ally

Manila-The Philippine government has asked the Supreme Court to allow authorities to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa over an International

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