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Fugitive former mayor and alleged China spy deported back to Philippines

It's a story that has gripped the Philippines for months. Alice Guo, the fugitive former mayor of the city of Bamban, has been deported back home after being caught in Indonesia. She faces accusations ranging from shady business dealings involving illegal gambling, to human trafficking as well as questions over…

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Typhoon Yagi Causes Chaos In Southern China

Typhoon Yagi hits China and the Philippines, causing evacuations, disruptions, and damage. Importance of preparedness emphasized.

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Fugitive former mayor Alice Guo back in the Philippines to face Senate

Guo fled the Philippines two months ago as the Senate investigated her alleged links to Chinese cyberscams.

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Fugitive former mayor Alice Guo arrives in Philippines after deportation from Indonesia

Arrest warrant was issued for Guo, who is accused of having links to Chinese criminal syndicates, after she failed to appear before a Senate inquiry

The Guardian - UK

Asteroid slams into Earth triggering stunning green 'fireball' above the Philippines — 8 hours after it was 1st spotted

On Wednesday (Sept. 4), astronomers spotted a never-before-seen asteroid, 2024 RW1, around eight hours before it entered Earth's atmosphere. The "harmless" space rock quickly burned up as predicted, creating a bright green streak across the night sky before spectacularly exploding.

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Indonesia will deport ex-Philippine town mayor accused in Manila of cybercrimes

Indonesia has agreed to deport a dismissed Philippine town mayor accused in Manila of helping establish an illegal online gaming and scam center and evading an investigation by the Philippine Senate

The Independent UK

Asteroid disintegrates safely in ‘fireball’ flash over the Philippines

The asteroid, known as 2024 RW1, is only the ninth to have been spotted before its impact with the Earth’s atmosphere.

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A new flashpoint has emerged at Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea – and a new danger

Analysts warn that the dispute over Sabina Shoal could lead to an even more drawn-out struggle between Manila and Beijing

The Guardian - AU

Small, harmless asteroid burns up in Earth's atmosphere over the Philippines

NASA says a small, harmless asteroid has burned up in Earth’s atmosphere

The Independent UK

Disgraced Mayor Arrested In Indonesia For Alleged Criminal Links

Former Philippines mayor Alice Leal Guo apprehended in Indonesia after fleeing amidst criminal allegations.

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Abuse of children overseas, online messages 'depraved'

A 40-year-old man who pleaded guilty to dozens of child sexual abuse charges, including offending overseas, will spend up to 12 years in jail.

AAP

Tiny asteroid burns up over Philippines. 'Discovered this morning,' ESA says

A 3-foot (1-meter) asteroid burned up harmlessly over the Philippines today (Sept. 4) after being detected just this morning.

Space

Fugitive Philippines mayor Alice Guo arrested in Indonesia, officials say

Guo, who is accused of having criminal ties in China, has said she is facing ‘malicious accusations’

The Guardian - UK

Dismissed Filipino Mayor Arrested In Indonesia For Illegal Gambling

Dismissed Filipino mayor arrested in Indonesia for involvement in illegal online gaming and scam center targeting Chinese clients. International cooperatio...

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Indonesia arrests a fugitive former Filipino town mayor wanted for illegal online gaming scams

A dismissed town mayor who fled the Philippines after being accused of helping establish an illegal online gaming and scam center catering to clients in China has been arrested near Indonesia’s capital

Al Jazeera

Fugitive former Philippines mayor Alice Guo arrested in Indonesia

Guo fled the country after she failed to attend a Senate hearing investigating her alleged criminal ties.

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Tropical Storm Yagi Leaves 14 Dead In Philippines

Tropical storm Yagi causes devastation in the Philippines, leading to fatalities and widespread damage. Stay informed about ongoing risks and preparedness ...

The Independent UK

Fierce storm blows out of northern Philippines after leaving 14 dead in landslides and floods

A fierce storm is blowing out of the northern Philippines after leaving at least 14 people dead in landslides, floods and swollen waterways

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Filipino children performing Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love with uncanny precision? Step right this way

Missioned Souls are from Cebu City, Philippines, and they've been busy charming the internet

Al Jazeera

Up to 11 reported dead as Tropical Storm Yagi lashes Philippines

Schools and government offices shut down in capital Manila, while ferry services and domestic flights are suspended.

International Business Times

Tropical Storm Triggers Landslides In Philippines, 11 Dead

Floods and landslides killed 11 people after a fierce tropical storm dumped heavy rain on the Philippines for a second day, officials said Monday.

International Business Times

China And The Philippines Trade Blame In Latest South China Sea Clash

China and the Philippines accused each other on Saturday of deliberately ramming their coast guard ships near a flashpoint shoal in the South China Sea, the latest in a spate of similar incidents in recent weeks.

The Independent UK

Beijing accuses Philippines of deliberate collision between coast guard ships in latest flareup

China has accused a Philippines coast guard ship of deliberately colliding with a Chinese vessel in the latest flareup of tensions over disputed waters and maritime features in the South China Sea

International Business Times

China Pushes Rivals' Limits In Regional Disputes

China's campaign of confrontation, from remote reefs in Southeast Asia to Taiwan and far-flung Japanese islands, is designed to wear down regional rivals competing with it for contested territories, analysts say.

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US Ready With Options To Address South China Sea Aggression

Recent discussions between US and Philippines address tensions in the South China Sea, emphasizing treaty obligations and strategic consultations.

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