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The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. In the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of 7,641 islands which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The Philippines is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and the Celebes Sea to the south. It shares maritime borders with Taiwan to the north, Japan to the northeast, Palau to the east and southeast, Indonesia to the south, Malaysia to the southwest, Vietnam to the west, and China to the northwest. It is the world's twelfth-most-populous country, with diverse ethnicities and cultures. Manila is the country's capital, and its most populated city is Quezon City; both are within Metro Manila.

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Paw patrol: Philippine security guards adopt stray cats While the cats have a tendency to sleep on the job, their cuteness and company have endeared them to bored security guards in Manila working 12-hour shifts. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 days ago

The Philippines accuses China of installing 'floating barrier' in South China Sea \| Oneindia News The coast guard of China was accused by the Philippines of installing a ‘floating barrier’ in the South China Sea's disputed area. The Philippines said that the floating barrier has prevented the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:16Published 1 week ago

Philippines airport employee swallows allegedly stolen passenger money, probe on \| Oneindia News A Security Screening Officer (SSO) deployed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila in the Philippines was caught on camera swallowing $300 that she had allegedly stolen from a passenger... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:14Published 1 week ago

Philippines accuses Chinese vessels of 'dangerous manoeuvres' in contested South China sea The Philippines has accused Chinese vessels of carrying out "dangerous manoeuvres" in a disputed area of the South China Sea in the latest maritime flare-up between the two neighbors. The Philippine.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:19Published 3 weeks ago

China New Map Controversy: Japan joins India, others in rejecting China's new map \| Oneindia News Japan has joined India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan to lodge protests against China over its new "standard map" for including the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea as.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:18Published on September 7, 2023

Typhoon Saola: Hong Kong shuts schools and airports; China issues highest level of alert \| Oneindia All Schools have been closed and flights canceled as Hong Kong hoisted its third highest storm warning early this morning in anticipation of Typhoon Saola, which is expected to brush the city later in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:11Published on September 1, 2023

After India, several nations reject China's new map citing illegitimate appropriation of territories Governments in the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan have joined India in rejecting China's new national map, issuing strongly worded statements accusing Beijing of claiming their territory... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:34Published on September 1, 2023

Australian and Filipino troops hold exercises in South China Sea Australian and Filipino troops have held joint military exercises near a flashpoint in the South China Sea which is claimed by China Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on August 25, 2023

Chinese ships block Philippine coast guard in latest South China Sea standoff Two Philippine boats breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in a dangerous confrontation in the disputed South China Sea Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on August 23, 2023

South China Sea: Philippines summons China envoy after water cannon incident \| Oneindia News Philippines tells China it won't abandon shoal amid South China Sea standoff; 'Eris' Variant: WHO sounds alarm over the new strain of Covid-19 variant spreading rapidly across UK; 'Mother Ukraine'.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:18Published on August 7, 2023

China-Philippines sea dispute: Philippines demands China cease 'unlawful' activities Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:50Published on August 7, 2023

Covid variant 'Eris' on rise in UK, experts say country ‘flying blind’ on infection \| Oneindia News Covid variant 'Eris' on rise in UK, experts say country ‘flying blind’ on infection; Russia-Ukraine war: Blood-bank, university hit as Russia, Ukraine intensify attacks; South China Sea:.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:54Published on August 6, 2023

South China Sea: Philippines accuses China of firing water cannons at its ships \| Oneindia News The Philippines on Sunday accused China of firing water cannons at one of its vessels in the disputed South China Sea. Describing the Chinese Coast Guard's actions as "illegal" and "dangerous", Manila.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published on August 6, 2023

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'We won't back down': Philippines warns China as row over disputed waters heats up Tensions are growing between the Philippines and China as a dispute over a fiercely-contested fishing area in the South China Sea escalated on Tuesday. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Schools shut after gases from volcano make children ill Volcanic smog has engulfed the Philippine capital Manila and its neighbouring provinces, forcing officials to shut schools and urge residents to stay indoors after reports of people falling ill. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Japan joins India and China's neighbours in rejecting Beijing's new map Japan, along with India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Taiwan, has protested against China's new map that includes the disputed Senkaku Islands. Tokyo has lodged a strong protest, urging.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 6, 2023

Not just India, China's new map irks other countries too India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam have all rejected China's recent release of a map that claims most of the South China Sea and other disputed territories. China's map shows Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 1, 2023
Australian PM Albanese to visit India to attend G20 summit The Australian prime minister's visit to India will be part of his three-nation tour. The other two countries that he will be visiting are Indonesia and the Philippines. "From September 9-10, the Prime.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 12, 2023
'Adhere to international law, rules-based order': India amid China-Philippines row Amid fresh tensions between China and the Philippines in South China Sea, India reiterated its call for adherence to international law and rules-based order in the region, while also underscoring the.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 11, 2023

Norway outclass Philippines to reach last 16 Watch the highlights as Sophie Haug stars in a 6-0 hammering of the Philippines, scoring a hat-trick to help Norway reach the last 16 of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 30, 2023
Norway hit form to hammer Philippines and qualify Former world champions Norway rediscover their form and ferocity in the nick of time as they hammer the Philippines to reach the last 16 of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 30, 2023
Hansen scores brilliant long-range goal for Norway Watch as Norway's Caroline Graham Hansen extends her team's lead against the Philippines with brilliant long-range strike. BBC Sport - Published on July 30, 2023
Watch Fifa Women's World Cup: Norway v Philippines in Group A Watch live coverage and follow updates as Norway face Philippines in Group A of the 2023 Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2023

New Zealand aiming for last 16 as Norway hang on Norway face the Philippines, Switzerland play New Zealand, South Korea take on Morocco and Germany are up against Colombia on day 11 of the Fifa Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2023
Norway striker Hegerberg to miss final group game Inaugural Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg will miss Norway's pivotal group game against the Philippines in the Women's World Cup because of injury. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2023
Guess Who This Bow Tie Kid Turned Into! Before this Philippines native in his sweater vest and bowtie turned into a beauty influencer and social media personality, he was just playing sports like volleyball, track and soccer ... and growing.. TMZ.com - Published on July 28, 2023	Bolden scores Philippines' first ever World Cup goal Philippines player Sarina Bolden scores her country's first ever World Cup goal to secure them a shock win against co-hosts New Zealand as they clash at the Fifa Women's World Cup in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on July 25, 2023
Debutants Philippines beat co-hosts New Zealand Watch highlights as New Zealand miss a golden opportunity to edge closer to the knockout stages as the Philippines defeat New Zealand to become the first debutants to pick up a win at this tournament. BBC Sport - Published on July 25, 2023	Co-hosts New Zealand upset by World Cup debutants New Zealand miss a golden opportunity to edge closer to the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup as the Philippines upset them in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on July 25, 2023
Women's World Cup live: Hosts New Zealand losing to Philippines Sky News - Published on July 25, 2023	Phair, 16, set for history: WWC day six preview What to expect from day six of the Fifa Women's World Cup, with Colombia facing South Korea, New Zealand playing the Philippines and Switzerland meeting Norway. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2023
Switzerland score twice to earn win over Philippines Watch highlights as Switzerland open their 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over debutants the Philippines in Dunedin, New Zealand. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023	Philippines v Switzerland - follow text updates Follow text updates as Philippines face Switzerland in Group A of the Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023
'Rock stars' Canada & 'miraculous' Philippines - day two preview BBC Sport takes a look at what to expect from day two of the Women's World Cup with Nigeria playing Canada, the Philippines facing Switzerland and Spain taking on Costa Rica. BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2023	Outrage in Philippines after tourism ad uses footage from other countries A tourism agency has apologised after a video advertising the Philippines as a holiday destination showed footage from other countries. Sky News - Published on July 3, 2023
NIA arrests two 'wanted' aides of terrorist Arsh Dhalla at Delhi airport The National Investigation Agency on Friday arrested two 'wanted' accused and close aides of Canada-based designated terrorist Arsh Dhalla, upon their arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 19, 2023	Boxer Kenneth Egano Dead At 22 After Collapsing Following Fight Kenneth Egano -- an up-and-coming Filipino bantamweight boxer who only had one loss in his career -- has died after collapsing in the ring following a fight last weekend. He was only 22. The tragic.. TMZ.com - Published on May 11, 2023
India monitored Chinese ships during drill in South China Sea India monitored several Chinese ships that appeared in a portion of the South China Sea where a flotilla of Southeast Asian nations’ warships were engaged in military drills, according to a.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 8, 2023	US and Philippines holding biggest combat drills in decades after China-Taiwan standoff The US and the Philippines are holding their largest combat drills in decades after China conducted mock air and sea attacks off the coast of Taiwan. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2023
At least 31 dead after passenger ferry fire in Philippines At least 31 people have died after a ferry carrying about 250 passengers and crew caught fire in the southern Philippines. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2023	Watch: Scotland face Philippines in Pinatar Cup Watch BBC Alba coverage and follow live text updates of Scotland's meeting with Philippines in the Pinatar Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2023
Belief and consistency key for Scotland - Murray Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Pinatar Cup game between Scotland and Philippines. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2023	Green penalty gives Wales win in Pinatar Cup Wales begin their 2023 Pinatar Cup campaign with victory over Philippines. BBC Sport - Published on February 15, 2023
Watch: 2023 Pinatar Cup: Wales v Philippines Watch live coverage of the 2023 Pinatar Cup as Wales face the Philippines. BBC Sport - Published on February 14, 2023	Chinese ship used laser against coast guard vessel, Philippines says The Philippines has accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser and temporarily blinding some of its crew in the disputed South China Sea. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2023
The Philippines - Where to Go and What to Expect The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands located in Southeast Asia DNA - Published on January 9, 2023	Philippines: Almost 100 dead after storm produces deadly landslide that engulfed villages Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos is to fly over flood-submerged areas to inspect damage left by Storm Nalgae as it barrelled across his country, killing almost 100 people. Sky News - Published on October 31, 2022
At least 45 killed by Philippines tropical storm - with fears number of dead could grow At least 45 people have died following a tropical storm in the Philippines, with officials fearing the death toll could continue to rise. Sky News - Published on October 29, 2022	Philippines airport closed after plane overshoots runway A major airport in the Philippines has been forced to close after a plane crashed while landing in bad weather. Sky News - Published on October 24, 2022
Five rescuers killed as Category 3 Typhoon Noru hits Philippines Five rescue workers in the Philippines have been killed in a typhoon that has caused flooding and power cuts, and has led to tens of thousands of people being evacuated from their homes. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2022	Indian Sukhoi fighter jets, C-17 aircraft land in Australia On way to the Darwin base in Australia, the Sukhois were refuelled midair by tankers of the French Air & Space Force, which is taking part in the exercise along with the air forces from the US, UK,.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 19, 2022
India bids to sell fighter jets to Malaysia, says six other countries interested India has offered to sell 18 light-combat aircraft (LCA) "Tejas" to Malaysia, the defence ministry said on Friday, adding that Argentina, Australia, Egypt, the United States, Indonesia, and the.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 5, 2022	China allows rocket booster to fall uncontrolled to Earth Debris from a rocket that boosted part of China's new space station into orbit has fallen into the sea in the Philippines, the Chinese government has announced. Sky News - Published on July 31, 2022
'I thought the ground would open up': At least four people dead in Philippines earthquake An earthquake has struck the Philippines, setting off landslides, damaging buildings, killing at least four people and injuring dozens. Sky News - Published on July 27, 2022	Philippines orders government workers to smile more - or risk being fined The mayor is hoping to improve the level of service provided by the local government by introducing the new policy. Sky News - Published on July 14, 2022