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Mali, "World's Saddest" Elephant, Dies In Manila Zoo
The elephant was gifted to the Philippine's former first lady Imelda Marcos by the Sri Lankan government in 1981.
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6.4 Magnitude Quake Shakes Philippines' Main Island
A powerful earthquake struck off the Philippines' main island Monday, jolting buildings in the capital Manila, but there were no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued.
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5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Philippines' Manila
A strong earthquake hit off the Philippines' main island Monday, but there were no immediate reports of damage, the US Geological Survey and local officials said.
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One Dead After Typhoon Vamco Hits Philippines
The third typhoon to hit the storm-battered Philippines in as many weeks caused major flooding in Manila on Thursday, trapping some people on rooftops and claiming at least one life in another part of the country.
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Plane Catches Fire On Takeoff At Philippine Airport, Eight Dead
A medical evacuation plane exploded during take-off in the Philippine capital on Sunday, killing all eight passengers and crew, including an American and a Canadian, officials said.
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Gunman Takes 30 People Hostage At Philippines' Mall
Heavily armed police were deployed at a mall in the Philippine capital Manila on Monday after reports that a disgruntled employee was holding a group of people hostage, an AFP journalist saw.
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9 Killed As Air-Ambulance Plane Crashes At Resort Area In Philippines
Nine people were killed when an air-ambulance plane crashed at a resort area near the Philippine capital on Sunday, sparking a fierce blaze and sending terrified locals fleeing, authorities said.
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"Shit Happens": Philippine Drug War Enforcer On Police Killing Of Toddler
A former police general who oversaw the bloodiest years of the Philippines' war on drugs on Thursday shrugged off the killing by police of a 3-year-old girl in a sting operation, saying the world was not perfect, and "shit happens".
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3 Killed, 23 Injured In Philippine Hotel Fire
Three people were killed and 23 injured by a major hotel fire in the Philippine capital Manila on Sunday, with others plucked by helicopter from the rooftop of the building engulfed in thick black smoke, authorities said.
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Gunman Sets Fire To Philippines Casino, Robbery Suspected: Police
A gunman with an assault rifle burst into a casino, fired shots and set gaming tables alight in the Philippine capital Manila early on Friday, but there was no indication the attack was an act of terrorism, the country's police chief said.
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Philippines Confirms Second MERS Case
The Philippines confirmed a second case of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) corona virus on today in a man who showed symptoms after arriving in Manila last month from Dubai.
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Divers Stop Search as Philippine Ferry Accident Toll Rises to 51
The death toll from a capsized Philippine ferry rose to 51 today as rescuers tried to right the overturned vessel and found more bodies, a coast guard official said.
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World's First Selfie Museum is Here
Now also known as the "selfie capital of the world", the Philippines has an art museum that, instead of keeping you away from art pieces, encourages you take selfies with them and share your pictures with the world.
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Armed Woman Stopped at Philippine President's Home
A woman armed with a pistol tried to enter the Philippine presidential palace Friday and demanded to see President Benigno Aquino III, security officials said.
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Philippines Welcomes 100 Millionth Baby
A baby girl born early Sunday has officially pushed the population of the Philippines to 100 million, highlighting the challenge of providing for more people in the already-impoverished nation.
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Mali, "World's Saddest" Elephant, Dies In Manila Zoo
The elephant was gifted to the Philippine's former first lady Imelda Marcos by the Sri Lankan government in 1981.
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6.4 Magnitude Quake Shakes Philippines' Main Island
A powerful earthquake struck off the Philippines' main island Monday, jolting buildings in the capital Manila, but there were no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued.
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5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Philippines' Manila
A strong earthquake hit off the Philippines' main island Monday, but there were no immediate reports of damage, the US Geological Survey and local officials said.
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One Dead After Typhoon Vamco Hits Philippines
The third typhoon to hit the storm-battered Philippines in as many weeks caused major flooding in Manila on Thursday, trapping some people on rooftops and claiming at least one life in another part of the country.
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Plane Catches Fire On Takeoff At Philippine Airport, Eight Dead
A medical evacuation plane exploded during take-off in the Philippine capital on Sunday, killing all eight passengers and crew, including an American and a Canadian, officials said.
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Gunman Takes 30 People Hostage At Philippines' Mall
Heavily armed police were deployed at a mall in the Philippine capital Manila on Monday after reports that a disgruntled employee was holding a group of people hostage, an AFP journalist saw.
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9 Killed As Air-Ambulance Plane Crashes At Resort Area In Philippines
Nine people were killed when an air-ambulance plane crashed at a resort area near the Philippine capital on Sunday, sparking a fierce blaze and sending terrified locals fleeing, authorities said.
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"Shit Happens": Philippine Drug War Enforcer On Police Killing Of Toddler
A former police general who oversaw the bloodiest years of the Philippines' war on drugs on Thursday shrugged off the killing by police of a 3-year-old girl in a sting operation, saying the world was not perfect, and "shit happens".
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3 Killed, 23 Injured In Philippine Hotel Fire
Three people were killed and 23 injured by a major hotel fire in the Philippine capital Manila on Sunday, with others plucked by helicopter from the rooftop of the building engulfed in thick black smoke, authorities said.
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Gunman Sets Fire To Philippines Casino, Robbery Suspected: Police
A gunman with an assault rifle burst into a casino, fired shots and set gaming tables alight in the Philippine capital Manila early on Friday, but there was no indication the attack was an act of terrorism, the country's police chief said.
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Philippines Confirms Second MERS Case
The Philippines confirmed a second case of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) corona virus on today in a man who showed symptoms after arriving in Manila last month from Dubai.
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Divers Stop Search as Philippine Ferry Accident Toll Rises to 51
The death toll from a capsized Philippine ferry rose to 51 today as rescuers tried to right the overturned vessel and found more bodies, a coast guard official said.
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World's First Selfie Museum is Here
Now also known as the "selfie capital of the world", the Philippines has an art museum that, instead of keeping you away from art pieces, encourages you take selfies with them and share your pictures with the world.
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Armed Woman Stopped at Philippine President's Home
A woman armed with a pistol tried to enter the Philippine presidential palace Friday and demanded to see President Benigno Aquino III, security officials said.
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Philippines Welcomes 100 Millionth Baby
A baby girl born early Sunday has officially pushed the population of the Philippines to 100 million, highlighting the challenge of providing for more people in the already-impoverished nation.
