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Norwegian hostage in Philippines freed after one year
Sep 17, 2016 12:06Members of the notorious Abu Sayyaf militant group have released a Norwegian national, one year after he was taken hostage in a high-end tourist resort.
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Philippine president urges withdrawal of US Special Forces
Sep 13, 2016 08:02Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has urged the United States to withdraw its Special Forces troops from a group of southern islands about a week after a diplomatic row between the two sides.
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Philippines prefers dialog, not confrontation with China in dispute
Sep 10, 2016 11:08Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to lead a “soft” and independent course in dealing with its territorial dispute with China, saying he is “not fan” of the United states and its regional policies.
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Philippines explosion kills at least 10 people
Sep 02, 2016 14:16At least 10 people have been killed and 30 others injured in a bombing that hit Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's southern home city of Davao.
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Beijing must recognize court ruling on South China Sea: Philippines
Aug 30, 2016 09:56The Philippines has once again warned China about its refusal to accept the ruling by an international tribunal that dismisses Beijing’s territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.
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Philippine commandos kill 11 militants in Jolo
Aug 26, 2016 16:09Philippine commandos have killed 11 members of Abu Sayyaf militant group affiliated with the Takfiri Daesh terrorists on the southern island of Jolo.
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Philippines: Government signs ceasefire agreement with NDF Communist movement
Aug 26, 2016 12:30The Philippine government of President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an indefinite ceasefire agreement with the National Democratic Front (NDF) Communist movement.
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300 Philippines police officers among drugs suspects
Aug 23, 2016 03:59Police in the Philippines, which is engaged in a weeks-long war on drugs, say hundreds of officers are suspected to be involved in illegal narcotics trade.
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Philippino FM says Manila will remain in UN
Aug 22, 2016 09:20The Philippines plays down President Rodrigo Duterte's threats to leave the United Nations while it reiterates the country's "profound disappointment and frustration" with the world body.
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Philippine president slams ‘inutile’ UN
Aug 21, 2016 04:04President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines has lashed out at the United Nations (UN) for calling on him to stop a wave of killings attributed to his war on drugs.