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The 'Beast of Burden' holds an important historical, social and economic role in the Philippines and "genetic improvements" are being planned to aid dwindling populations
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Anton L. Delgado
The nation’s president Duterte needs to balance domestic interests with maritime security and relations with China, the US and regional powers
By
Nafisa Halim
Candidates hit the hustings for the three-month campaign season in a chaotic and colourful charm offensive aimed at wooing millions of voters typically more interested in personality than policy
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Agence France-Presse
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's chosen successor, Senator Christopher 'Bong' Go, announced his withdrawal from the 2022 presidential race
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Agence France-Presse
After a decrease in positive coronavirus cases and an increase in vaccinations, the Philippines will allow cinemas and gyms to reopen in the capital Manila
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Agence France-Presse
Nearly 50 years since Ferdinand Marcos took hold of the Philippines, the continuing threat of political corruption haunts the island nation as it approaches another election next year
By
Joel F. Ariate Jr
Philippine boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has launched his presidential bid with vows to tackle poverty and corruption as he seeks to win over voters with his rags-to-riches story
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Ron Lopez and Allison Jackson/AFP
The Philippines to lift a stay-at-home order in the capital Manila, in a bid to rein in coronavirus cases fueled by the Delta variant and revive the economy
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Agence France-Presse
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared he will run for vice president next year to continue his "crusade" against drugs and insurgents - a move driven by fear of criminal charges, critics says
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Agence France-Presse
Filipinos struggling to make ends meet, now a one-off cash payment is given to ease the economic pain caused by the latest lockdown
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Allison Jackson/AFP
