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US To Keep Missile System In Philippines Indefinitely

U.S. and Filipino officials plan to maintain a missile system in the northern Philippines to counter China's objections and enhance deterrence in the region.

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Philippine senator says China should do more to help fight cybercrime gangs

China should do more to battle the illegal online gambling and scam call centers run by Chinese criminal syndicates in Southeast Asian countries often using forced labor, a Philippine senator who led an investigation into the centers said Friday

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Philippines Says Disputed Reef 'Not Lost' To China Despite Pullout

The Philippines insisted on Monday that it had not given up a South China Sea reef, two days after it pulled out a ship stationed there following a months-long standoff with rival claimant China.

International Business Times

Astronomers are getting better at detecting asteroids before they hit Earth – and it could save us from catastrophe

On September 4 2024, astronomers discovered an asteroid, one metre in diameter, heading towards Earth. The space rock would burn up harmlessly in the atmosphere near the Philippines later that day, officials announced. Nevertheless, it produced a spectacular fireball that was shared in videos posted on social media.

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Philippine Ship In Standoff With China Leaves Flashpoint Reef

A Philippine vessel that spent months anchored at a disputed reef in the South China Sea has left the area, the national maritime council said Sunday.

International Business Times

Philippines preacher pleads not guilty to child abuse, trafficking charges

Police said two of the alleged victims of Apollo Quiboloy have indicated that they will testify against him.

Al Jazeera

Mostbet Philippines: Responsible Gaming

Online gambling has seen a huge growth in the Philippines, with platforms like Mostbet Casino becoming a popular choice for players. While the excitement of placing bets and winning big is undeniable, it’s essential to approach online gambling responsibly.

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How did a popular Philippine televangelist land on the FBI’s most-wanted list?

In his heyday, Apollo Carreon Quiboloy was one of the most influential religious leaders and televangelists in the Philippines

The Independent UK

Celebrity ‘son of God’ pastor surrenders in Philippines after two-week manhunt

Apollo Quiboloy, who is also wanted in US on child trafficking charges, surrenders to police after ultimatum

The Guardian - UK

Philippines Arrests Pastor Wanted By US For Child Sex Trafficking

The Philippines said it arrested Sunday a pastor wanted in the United States for child sex trafficking, two weeks into a massive police manhunt for the self-proclaimed "Appointed Son of God".

International Business Times

In the Philippines, users of loan apps decry deception, threats and debt

Borrowers say popular online lending platforms use intimidation tactics to recover debts.

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A family affair: can Asia break free from the power of its political dynasties?

Anger is rising at Indonesia’s new administration – while Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos and Brunei are all led by the children of former leaders

The Independent UK

A Filipino preacher on the run from sexual abuse charges has been arrested

A Filipino preacher accused of sexual abuse and human trafficking in the Philippines and similar charges in the United States has been captured

Al Jazeera

Philippine authorities arrest church leader charged with sex trafficking

Apollo Quiboloy, an ally of ex-President Duterte, is facing child sex trafficking charges in the Philippines and the US.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

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