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A restive volcano in central Philippines has briefly erupted, spewing a 2.8-mile ash plume and debris into the sky
Former President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces international court charges of crimes against humanity, appears to have been elected mayor of Davao City. One of his sons is expected to fill in.
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Here’s what to know about the crucial midterms and the rival dynasties at the heart of the Southeast Asian nation’s politics.
Eventual results could weaken president’s influence in Congress, undermine efforts to impeach his deputy and reshape 2028 presidential race.
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Two Philippine casinos have severed their relationships with a VIP junket linked to the abduction and murder of a wealthy steel magnate.
Philippine organisation Pulse Asia Research denied releasing pre-election survey results for a couple of local races as the Southeast Asian nation held a crucial mid-term vote on May 12, 2025. Mistakes in the circulating images indicate they are inauthentic.
AM Best’s Susan Tan, senior financial analyst, will speak at the Philippine Insurance Summit to be held 20 May 2025, in Makati City, Philippines.
AT LEAST five people were killed and rampant vote buying were reported amid the conduct of the midterm elections in the Catholic-majority Philippines on Monday,