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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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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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Duterte Ally Appeals to Military Amid ICC Arrest Standoff

Manila-Philippine Senator Ronald Dela Rosa on Wednesday called on members of the military and former security colleagues to oppose efforts

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Philippine House Impeaches Sara Duterte in Escalating Power Struggle

Manila-The Philippine House of Representatives on Monday voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, securing enough support to send the

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Philippines Challenges Chinese Survey Ship Near Gas-Rich South China Sea Reef

Manila– The Philippines said on Thursday it issued radio warnings to a Chinese research vessel operating near a disputed reef

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China, Philippines Clash Again Over Sandy Cay as South China Sea Tensions Rise

Beijing — China and the Philippines exchanged fresh accusations on Sunday over activities near Sandy Cay in the South China

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Filipino Pilgrims Embark on Hajj After Years of Sacrifice and Saving

Manila- About 5,300 Filipino Muslims began departing for Saudi Arabia this week to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with special