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MANILA — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered an increase in the lower-tariff pork import quota to 204,210 metric tons on Friday, up from 54,210...
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Philippines vows to arrest fugitive Dela Rosa wanted by ICC
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US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone ‘sooner rather than later’, US...
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Philippines says ICC warrant is enforceable and Senator dela Rosa faces arrest
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Supreme Court rejects bid to block arrest of Dela Rosa wanted by ICC
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Pia Cayetano’s ‘takot na takot ako’ remarks on Senate shooting draw skepticism
Sen. Pia Cayetano drew skepticism from several Filipinos after she admitted feeling “afraid” following last week’s shooting incident inside the Senate.The lawmaker on...
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Philippine economy posts slowest growth in five years in second quarter
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