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Japan, U.S., Philippines to form defense network against cyberattacks, Nikkei says

TOKYO — Leaders from Japan, the U.S. and the Philippines are set to agree on forming a defense network against cyberattacks by sharing information and expertise...

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing

Earthquake kills nine, more than 800 injured Fifty on minibuses heading to national park missing Epicenter just off Taiwan's sparsely populated east coast ...
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Malta gov’t flags some Filipino junk food for unauthorized food coloring

The government of Malta flagged several junk foods from the Philippines for containing an unauthorized additive based on regulations of the European Parliament and...
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Davao court orders arrest of religious leader with ties to Duterte

MANILA — A Philippine court has ordered the arrest of a church founder and longtime friend of former President Rodrigo Duterte, on charges of human trafficking...

Yahoo acquires Instagram co-founders’ AI news platform Artifact

Yahoo said on Tuesday it had acquired Instagram co-founders' AI-driven news platform, Artifact, and will incorporate its technology across the U.S. web services provider's...
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Here’s how to save on electricity bill amid use of cooling appliances

As Filipinos experience extreme heat this warm and dry season, an electric power distributor shared tips on how its clients can save on their...

Philippines prepared to respond to China’s attempts to interfere with resupply missions

MANILA (Updated 5:51 p.m.) — The Philippines is prepared to respond to China's attempts to foil its supply missions in the South China Sea, a...

3 Filipino priests tapped for Vatican synod meeting

Three Filipino priests will travel to Rome this month for a worldwide meeting of “listening, prayer, and discernment” as part of the ongoing Synod...
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‘Avoid sacramental transaction’: Catholic page warns public vs man posing as priest

(Updated 5:36 p.m.)  A Facebook page for Filipino Catholics warned that a certain Paolo Miguel Cobangbang is not an ordained priest. The post came after...
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Philippines committed to maintaining position at Second Thomas Shoal, security official says

MANILA — The Philippines will continue resupply missions to soldiers stationed in a grounded warship off Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, a top...
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‘Best endorser’: Sassa Gurl flaunts signature ‘hotdog blush’ in new video ad

"Appropriate product endorsement." This was the comment of some Filipinos to a local makeup brand's advertisement featuring online personality Sassa Gurl who is known for...

J.K. Rowling will not face action under Scottish hate crime laws, police say

J.K. Rowling challenges Scotland's new hate crime law Scotland says law is about protecting people from rising hatred Harry Potter author said 10...

Biden to speak to China’s Xi on Taiwan, Ukraine, Philippines

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first direct talks Tuesday since meeting in November, with Biden looking to...
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Strong quake rocks Taiwan, tsunami warnings issued

TAIPEI — An earthquake offshore Taiwan with a magnitude of 7.2 rocked the capital Taipei on Wednesday morning, knocking out power in several parts of...

US, Australia, Japan, Philippines plan South China Sea anti-submarine drills, Kyodo reports

TOKYO — The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines are planning anti-submarine drills in the South China Sea on April 7, Kyodo news agency reported...