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TikTok is propagandists' new tool to win elections in Southeast Asia

Scholars and political observers have raised concerns over public opinion manoeuvring on social media in Southeast Asia as three countries in the region - the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, are gearing up for elections.

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Highly endangered species of deer born at Chester Zoo

Experts believe there could be as few as 700 of the Philippine spotted deer remaining in the wild.

The Independent UK

US, Philippines to hold their 'largest-ever' war games

Manila (AFP) - The Philippines and the United States will kick off the largest-ever joint military drills in the archipelago nation next week, US officials said Tuesday, showing off their strong defence ties in the face of growing Chinese assertiveness.

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Philippines allows foreign ownership of telcos, airlines

Manila (AFP) - The Philippines on Monday eased restrictions to allow foreign ownership of airline, telecommunications and shipping operators, as it seeks to boost jobs and spur activity in the virus-hit economy.

AFP

Philippines presidential hopefuls say social media platforms should be held accountable

The Philippines’ presidential candidates debating on Saturday agreed on at least one thing and that was the need to hold social media firms liable for the spread of disinformation as the country prepares for elections on May 9.

Reuters

Russia's war causes regional disarray

President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine from Feb 24 is deeply consequential for Southeast Asia, both as a region and Asean as a regional organisation. Even though this region is relatively far away from the cut and thrust of Russia's war in Ukraine, Asean has already encountered new internal…

Bangkok Post

Philippines considers four-day working week to combat rising costs

Economist calls for compressed working hours with 10-hour days in response to higher fuel prices

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Singing dog performs Diana Ross in impressive karaoke duet with owner

Sky the singing dog howls along to Diana Ross with his owner, Kathyrine Cagande, at their home in General Santos, Philippines, and enjoys a three-minute long karaoke duet

Daily Mirror

'She had a big smile and a kind heart' - Tributes paid to Sunderland critical care nurse after tragic death

More than £5,000 has been raised so far to help Honey Latonero be laid to rest in the Philippines after she tragically died at the RVI

Chronicle Live

Marcos to sustain Philippines’ US ties, careful on China row

Philippine presidential frontrunner Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr said he will continue the nation’s alliance with the US, and will carefully tread the South China Sea dispute with Beijing.

Bangkok Post

Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over navy ship's 'intrusion'

The Philippines summoned China's ambassador on Monday to explain what it called the "illegal intrusion and lingering presence" of a Chinese navy vessel in waters between some of the archipelago nation's largest islands.

Reuters

Philippines summons China envoy over navy ship's 'illegal intrusion'

The Philippines said Monday it had confronted Beijing's ambassador after a Chinese navy ship was caught illegally "lingering" in the Southeast Asian nation's waters, in the latest diplomatic row between the two countries.

Bangkok Post

Philippines summons Chinese envoy to protest naval intrusion

The Philippine government has summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest what it said was the “illegal incursion” of a Chinese navy ship into the country’s waters for three days

The Independent UK

Marcos Jr holds big lead in poll for Philippines presidency

The son and namesake of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos has maintained a strong lead in the Philippines' presidential election race, according to an opinion poll published on Monday.

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In Philippines election, priests opposed to Marcos turn pink

When Philippine Catholic priest Father Nap Baltazar raised his hands to bless the people attending mass, the sleeves on his white vestment slid back to reveal a pink bracelet inscribed with the words "Let Leni Lead".

Evening Standard

Former Radio 1 DJ Mark Page jailed for 12 years over child sex offences

Mark Page was a Radio 1 DJ in the 1980s and worked as a match announcer at Middlesbrough FC

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Former Radio 1 DJ Mark Page jailed over Philippines child sexual offences

Page, 63, sentenced to 12 years after being found guilty of arranging to abuse children as young as 12

Daily Record

Ex-Scots radio presenter caged for 12 years after arranging sex with children in Philippines

Mark Page used charity work and business trips as a cover to frequent the Philippines in his perverted interest for underage sex.

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The Independent UK

Ex Radio 1 DJ Mark Page jailed for 12 years over child sex offences in Philippines

Mark Page was described as ‘the very embodiment of depravity’ by the sentencing judge at Teesside Crown Court

The Independent UK

Depraved ex-Radio One DJ jailed for 12 years for child sex offences

Mark Page worked at the station in the 1980s.

Daily Mirror

Ex Radio 1 DJ Mark Page jailed for 12 years for trying to arrange sex with kids

Ex Radio 1 DJ and Middlesborough FC match announcer Mark Page received his sentence today, after a jury found him guilty of child sex offences, including trying to arrange sex with kids in the Philippines.

The Independent UK

Philippines ready to back US if it gets embroiled in war

The Philippine ambassador to Washington says Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is ready to open the country’s “facilities” to American forces under a 1951 mutual defense treaty if Russia's war against Ukraine turns for the worse and embroils the United States in the fighting

Daily Record

Ex-Scots radio presenter guilty of arranging sex with children in the Philippines

Shamed Mark Page, who worked at Clyde FM and Scot FM, even tried to bargain down the price per session after believing £44 was too expensive, a court was told.

The Independent UK

Ex Radio 1 DJ Mark Page guilty of trying to arrange child sex in Philippines

The 63-year-old tried to bargain down the price for a sexual encounter with a girl aged 12 and a boy of 13

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Q&A: Former lottery pick Shabazz Muhammad eyes NBA comeback

Former 2012 top high school recruit and NBA lottery pick Shabazz Muhammad is eying an NBA comeback. The 29-year-old swingman has hired agent Keith Kreiter of Edge Sports International and recently signed with San Miguel Beermen in the Philippines. ...

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