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Death toll rises in Philippines Christmas floods, with more heavy rain expected

The death toll from Christmas Day floods in the Philippines rises to 29, with storms expected to dump more rain over the hardest-hit southern and central regions.

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Death Toll from Philippine Floods Rises to 25

The death toll from floods in the Philippines has risen to 25, officials said Wednesday, with storms expected to dump more rain over the hardest-hit southern and central regions. Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as heavy rain submerged rural villages, towns and highways on…

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Philippines hunts for 26 people still missing after Christmas weekend weather disaster

The national disaster agency says deaths, mostly from drowning in flash floods, have increased to 25 with search efforts continuing for those still missing.

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Death toll from Philippine floods rises to 25

Manila (AFP) - The death toll from floods in the Philippines has risen to 25, officials said Wednesday, with storms expected to dump more rain over the hardest-hit southern and central regions.

AFP

Philippines hunts for 26 still missing after weekend weather disaster

Rescue teams across nine provinces in the Philippines raced on Wednesday to try to locate 26 people missing after weekend rains, floods and landslides that have killed at least 25 people, in one of its deadliest weather events this year.

Reuters

Thais aim to silence Indonesian fans

Defending champions Thailand arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday as coach Mano Polking looks forward to defeating the hosts before a hostile crowd in the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Death toll from torrential rain, floods in Philippines now at 13

Rain and flooding forced more than 45,000 people into evacuation centres, most of the missing believed to be fishers.

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Philippine death toll from Christmas rains and floods rises to 13

The death toll from Christmas day rains in southern Philippines has risen to 13, authorities said on Tuesday, with the search still on for 23 people as floods started to recede.

Reuters

Teerasil double leads Thailand to big win over Philippines

Teerasil Dangda led Thailand to a comfortable 4-0 win over the Philippines in the Asean Championship on Monday as the defending champions moved into a strong position to advance to the semi-finals.

Bangkok Post

Philippines reports at least 8 deaths as rains, floods disrupt Christmas celebrations

MANILA: Philippine authorities on Monday reported at least eight deaths mostly due to floods triggered by heavy rains in the southern provinces, as Christmas celebrations were disrupted for thousands of residents who were forced to evacuate.

Bangkok Post

Philippines reports at least eight deaths as rains, floods disrupt Christmas celebrations

Philippine authorities on Monday reported at least eight deaths mostly due to floods triggered by heavy rains in the southern provinces, as Christmas celebrations were disrupted for thousands of residents who were forced to evacuate.

Reuters

Philippines floods force tens of thousands to flee homes

Manila (AFP) - Christmas Day floods in the Philippines forced the evacuation of nearly 46,000 people from their homes, civil defence officials said Monday.

AFP

Thailand seek victory on home turf

Defending champions Thailand take on the Philippines in their second AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 Group A game, eyeing a victory which will give their chances of advancing to the semi-finals of the Asean championship an early boost.

Bangkok Post

Filipino workers in Dubai gather to celebrate Christmas far away from home

Filipino workers come to the United Arab Emirates seeking opportunity and to support relatives back home. Christmas isn't a UAE holiday, so many will work — but also manage to find joy and community.

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Manila hardens South China Sea defences

MANILA: The Philippines ordered its military to boost their presence in the South China Sea on Thursday, citing a “threat” to a garrison in the disputed waterway after nearby Chinese “activities”.

AFP

Philippines jails Spanish man on small arms charges

Manila (AFP) - The Philippines has jailed a Spanish man after he was convicted for weapons possession, nearly five years after his arrest, the Philippine justice department said Thursday.

AFP

Philippines boosts military in disputed sea after Chinese 'encroachment'

Manila (AFP) - The Philippines ordered its military to boost their presence in the South China Sea on Thursday, citing a "threat" to a garrison in the disputed waterway after nearby Chinese "activities".

Reuters

Philippines orders strengthened military presence after 'Chinese activities' near islands

The Philippines' defence ministry on Thursday ordered the military to strengthen its presence in the South China Sea after monitoring "Chinese activities" in disputed waters close to a strategic Philippine-held island.

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“Ka Joma Lives!”: The Philippines Mourns Exiled Revolutionary Leader

Joma Sison, a revolutionary leader in exile, leaves a legacy deeply intertwined with the modern political history of the Philippines.

Tribune News Service

China accused of fresh territorial grab in South China Sea

China is building up several unoccupied land features in the South China Sea, according to Western officials, an unprecedented move they said was part of Beijing’s long-running effort to strengthen claims to disputed territory in a region critical to global trade.

AFP

Philippines 'concerned' over China land reclamation in disputed sea

Manila (AFP) - The Philippines said Wednesday it was "seriously concerned" over a report that China has started reclaiming several unoccupied land features in the disputed South China Sea.

Bangkok Post

Philippines 'concerned' over China's reclaimed land in disputed sea

The Philippines said Wednesday it was "seriously concerned" over a report that China has started reclaiming several unoccupied land features in the disputed South China Sea.

Reuters

U.S. and China trade barbs over South China Sea

China's embassy in Manila accused the United States on Tuesday of driving a wedge between the Philippines and Beijing, deploring Washington's "unfounded accusations" that it said sought to stir up trouble in the South China Sea.

The Street

Strong Growth Seen for Emerging Asian Economies in 2023

Emerging markets in Asia remain a bright spot on the investment horizon. Emerging Asia, which includes China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, has outperformed other emerging markets during the past two decades. The IMF has penciled in annual GDP growth of 4.6% for emerging and developing Asia in…

The Independent UK

Philippine Communist Party founder Sison dies in exile at 83

Jose Maria Sison, the founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines, whose armed wing has been waging one of Asia’s longest-running insurgencies, has died

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