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Mudflows threaten residents near erupting Philippine volcano
Jan 27, 2018 14:32Millions of tonnes of ash and rock from an erupting Philippine volcano could bury nearby communities due to heavy rain, authorities said Saturday, as tens of thousands flee over fears of a deadly explosion.
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Philippine congressman hurt, 2 police dead in grenade attack
Jan 25, 2018 04:03A Philippine congressman and ally of President Rodrigo Duterte was slightly wounded early Thursday in a grenade attack that killed two police officers, police said.
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Duterte says not seeking to change constitution to stay longer in office
Jan 22, 2018 14:15Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has rejected claims that he and his allies are seeking a way for him to stay in office beyond his current term.
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Thousands evacuated after Philippines’ Mayon volcano rumbles back to life
Jan 15, 2018 10:26The crater of a rumbling Philippine volcano was glowing bright red Monday, with vulcanologists warning it could erupt within days, sending thousands fleeing from their homes.
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One dead, 800 injured in Philippine Catholic parade
Jan 10, 2018 09:21One devotee has died and more than 800 people have been injured in the Philippine capital when millions joined a religious procession featuring a blackened image of Jesus, officials said.
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Two killed, thousands displaced by new storm in Philippines
Jan 02, 2018 06:04Two people have been killed and thousands have fled strong winds and floods as a tropical depression hit the central Philippines on Tuesday, following deadly back-to-back storms during the Christmas season.
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Nearly 200 hurt in Philippine New Year revelry despite fireworks order
Jan 01, 2018 09:47Nearly 200 people were injured during traditionally raucous New Year celebrations in the Philippines despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s order limiting the use of firecrackers, the health minister said Monday.
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UN warns of massive rights abuses against Muslims in southern Philippines
Dec 28, 2017 11:02Two UN-appointed experts have warned that an extension of a martial law imposed on territories populated by a Muslim indigenous community in the southern Philippines may intensify the massive human rights abuses currently committed against members of the group.
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Nearly 40 people confirmed dead in Philippines mall fire
Dec 25, 2017 13:21Nearly 40 people have been confirmed dead from a fire in a mall in the southern Philippines.
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Double disaster kills some 240 in Philippines
Dec 24, 2017 10:03Rescuers in the Philippines searched on Sunday for survivors of a storm that triggered floods and landslides and killed more than 200 people, left scores missing and thousands homeless, most of whom apparently ignored warnings to move to safety.