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Journalist Critical Of Philippine President Faces Up To 6 Years In Prison
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa was convicted Monday of cyber libel and sentenced to prison in a case that watchdogs say marks a dangerous erosion of press freedom under President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Philippine Woman Will Not Be In Indonesia's Next Round Of Executions
A woman from the Philippines convicted in Indonesia for drug smuggling and sentenced to death will not be among the first round of executions carried out when capital punishment is resumed after a lull, the attorney general said today.
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Teacher Who Paid For Sex With 12,000 Women Convicted Over Naked Child Photos
A former school headteacher, who reportedly paid for sex with 12,000 women in the Philippines, has been convicted in Japan for taking photos of naked Filipino girls.
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US Marine Found Guilty of Killing Filipina Transgender Woman
A Philippine court today convicted a US Marine of killing a Filipina transgender woman in a red light district, in a case that reignited long-simmering anti-American sentiment in the country.
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Tearful Prayers as Manny Pacquiao Visits Death Row Filipina
Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao visited a Filipina on death row in Indonesia today, with the convict breaking down in tears as she prayed behind bars with the Philippine sporting hero.
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9 Chinese Fishermen Freed From Philippine Jail
The Philippines has freed nine Chinese fishermen convicted of poaching endangered Sea Turtles, after they completed one-year jail terms, officials said today.
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Executions in Indonesia Spark International Outrage
Indonesia faced a storm of international protest today for putting seven foreign drug convicts before a firing squad, but Filipinos rejoiced after a compatriot was spared at the last minute.
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Indonesia Executes 8 Convicts, Filipina Spared: Local Media
Indonesia, on early Wednesday, executed seven foreign drug convicts including two Australians by firing squad but a Filipina was spared at the 11th hour, local reports said.
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Indonesia Prepares to Transfer Philippines Drug Convict for Execution
Indonesia is preparing to move a Filipina death row inmate for execution after she lost her appeal in the Supreme Court earlier this week, the attorney general's spokesman said today.
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Philippine National Convicted of Murder Beheaded in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia today beheaded a Filipino convicted of murdering his boss, bringing to 40 the number of executions this year.
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Philippines Sentences 12 Chinese Fishermen to Jail
A Philippine court on Tuesday found 12 Chinese fishermen guilty of illegal fishing in Philippine waters, sending them to jail for six to 12 years, the first convictions since tension between the neighbours flared over rival claims in the South China Sea.
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Benigno Aquino Defends Philippine Actress Snub Over Drugs
Philippines President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday defended a controversial decision he made to withhold a top award from one of the country's accomplished film stars because of a drug conviction.
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Murderers Wander With Machetes at Idyllic Philippine Prison
One hundred convicts armed with machetes wander through a vast prison without walls in one of the Philippines' most beautiful islands, a unique approach to reforming criminals.
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Philippines Denies Spying on Qatar After Convictions
The Philippines on Tuesday denied that it was spying on Qatar, after three Filipinos were convicted of espionage in the Gulf state.
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Philippine jailbirds perform 'Gangnam Style'
Philippine convicts who became famous for dancing to Michael Jackson's hits have added South Korean spice to their repertoire, with a performance of the popular "Gangnam Style" rap.
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Journalist Critical Of Philippine President Faces Up To 6 Years In Prison
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa was convicted Monday of cyber libel and sentenced to prison in a case that watchdogs say marks a dangerous erosion of press freedom under President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Philippine Woman Will Not Be In Indonesia's Next Round Of Executions
A woman from the Philippines convicted in Indonesia for drug smuggling and sentenced to death will not be among the first round of executions carried out when capital punishment is resumed after a lull, the attorney general said today.
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Teacher Who Paid For Sex With 12,000 Women Convicted Over Naked Child Photos
A former school headteacher, who reportedly paid for sex with 12,000 women in the Philippines, has been convicted in Japan for taking photos of naked Filipino girls.
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US Marine Found Guilty of Killing Filipina Transgender Woman
A Philippine court today convicted a US Marine of killing a Filipina transgender woman in a red light district, in a case that reignited long-simmering anti-American sentiment in the country.
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Tearful Prayers as Manny Pacquiao Visits Death Row Filipina
Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao visited a Filipina on death row in Indonesia today, with the convict breaking down in tears as she prayed behind bars with the Philippine sporting hero.
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9 Chinese Fishermen Freed From Philippine Jail
The Philippines has freed nine Chinese fishermen convicted of poaching endangered Sea Turtles, after they completed one-year jail terms, officials said today.
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Executions in Indonesia Spark International Outrage
Indonesia faced a storm of international protest today for putting seven foreign drug convicts before a firing squad, but Filipinos rejoiced after a compatriot was spared at the last minute.
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Indonesia Executes 8 Convicts, Filipina Spared: Local Media
Indonesia, on early Wednesday, executed seven foreign drug convicts including two Australians by firing squad but a Filipina was spared at the 11th hour, local reports said.
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Indonesia Prepares to Transfer Philippines Drug Convict for Execution
Indonesia is preparing to move a Filipina death row inmate for execution after she lost her appeal in the Supreme Court earlier this week, the attorney general's spokesman said today.
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Philippine National Convicted of Murder Beheaded in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia today beheaded a Filipino convicted of murdering his boss, bringing to 40 the number of executions this year.
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Philippines Sentences 12 Chinese Fishermen to Jail
A Philippine court on Tuesday found 12 Chinese fishermen guilty of illegal fishing in Philippine waters, sending them to jail for six to 12 years, the first convictions since tension between the neighbours flared over rival claims in the South China Sea.
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Benigno Aquino Defends Philippine Actress Snub Over Drugs
Philippines President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday defended a controversial decision he made to withhold a top award from one of the country's accomplished film stars because of a drug conviction.
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Murderers Wander With Machetes at Idyllic Philippine Prison
One hundred convicts armed with machetes wander through a vast prison without walls in one of the Philippines' most beautiful islands, a unique approach to reforming criminals.
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Philippines Denies Spying on Qatar After Convictions
The Philippines on Tuesday denied that it was spying on Qatar, after three Filipinos were convicted of espionage in the Gulf state.
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Philippine jailbirds perform 'Gangnam Style'
Philippine convicts who became famous for dancing to Michael Jackson's hits have added South Korean spice to their repertoire, with a performance of the popular "Gangnam Style" rap.
