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Criminal charges face Philippine preacher claiming to be 'Appointed Son of God'

Apollo Quiboloy, the self-proclaimed "Appointed Son of God" who founded a church in the Philippines called the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), faces a dramatic fall

Criminal charges face Philippine preacher claiming to be 'Appointed Son of God'
Asia|News

Philippines Senate holds ex-mayor Alice Guo in contempt a second time

Former Philippine town mayor Alice Guo was held in contempt for a second time on Monday after refusing to answer senators' questions on suspected ties to Chinese

Philippines Senate holds ex-mayor Alice Guo in contempt a second time
Asia|News|Political|World

Philippines, Germany commit to reaching defence pact this year

The Philippines and Germany on Sunday committed to signing a defence cooperation arrangement this year, vowing to uphold international rules-based order in the region

Philippines, Germany commit to reaching defence pact this year
Economy|Environment|News|Political|World

Philippines chosen to host climate 'loss and damage' fund board

The Philippines has been chosen to host the board of the "Loss and Damage" fund created by U.N. talks, marking another step towards providing financial help for

Philippines chosen to host climate 'loss and damage' fund board
News|Political|World

Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions - military chief

The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply

Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions - military chief
News|Political

South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?

An escalating diplomatic row and recent maritime run-ins between China and the Philippines have made the highly strategic South China Sea a flashpoint.

News|Political|World

China coast guard personnel a "band of barbarians", says Philippine navy official

China's coast guard personnel acted like a "band of barbarians" during a Philippine resupply mission to a contested shoal in the South China Sea this week that led to

World

Philippines to build new islands port near Taiwan without U.S. help, governor says

The U.S. military will not be involved in development of a port in the Philippines' remote northernmost islands near Taiwan, the local governor said on Friday,

Philippines to build new islands port near Taiwan without U.S. help, governor says
World

No change in Indo-Pacific stance under Trump presidency, says Philippine envoy

The United States' Indo-Pacific strategy will unlikely change should Donald Trump win in the presidential race, the Philippines' longtime ambassador to Washington said

No change in Indo-Pacific stance under Trump presidency, says Philippine envoy
World

Analysis-'Open warfare': Philippines' Marcos-Duterte alliance crumbles

The alliance between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte disintegrated this week when they accused each other of using drugs -

Analysis-'Open warfare': Philippines' Marcos-Duterte alliance crumbles
News|Political|World

Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard

Philippine troops stationed on a warship grounded on a disputed South China Sea shoal held on to their weapons after Chinese coast guard boats came very close to the

Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard
Health|News|World

World's largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) called on Wednesday for a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip,

World's largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire
News|Political

China denies Philippine report of "artificial island" in disputed waters

The Philippines said on Monday that it would keep a closer guard on reefs, shoals and islets in its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, as China

China denies Philippine report of "artificial island" in disputed waters
News|Political

Philippines calls for expelling Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates

The Philippines' national security adviser called on Friday for Chinese diplomats to be expelled over an alleged leak of a phone conversation with a Filipino admiral in

Philippines calls for expelling Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates

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