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Philippines greenlights Moderna’s Covid vaccine for 12-17-year-olds for emergency use after surpassing 2mn cases

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The Philippines Food and Drug Administration has given Moderna’s Covid vaccine approval for emergency use in people 12 to 17 years old, just days after the country’s overall coronavirus caseload surpassed 2 million. … Read More >Philippines greenlights Moderna’s Covid vaccine for 12-17-year-olds for emergency use after surpassing 2mn cases

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Philippines’ fiery-tempered leader Rodrigo Duterte agrees to run for vice president in 2022, party official confirms

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President Rodrigo Duterte agreed to run for vice president of the Philippines next year, one of the country’s main parties has said. Under the constitution, Duterte is barred from seeking a second term in his current office. … Read More >Philippines’ fiery-tempered leader Rodrigo Duterte agrees to run for vice president in 2022, party official confirms

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Philippines to extend nighttime curfew in capital Manila as Covid-19 cases soar and strict lockdown looms

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The Philippines has decided to bring the existing nighttime curfew in the capital of Manila forward by two hours in an attempt to quell soaring Covid-19 cases in the city, which is soon to be placed under strict lockdown. … Read More >Philippines to extend nighttime curfew in capital Manila as Covid-19 cases soar and strict lockdown looms

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Philippines sends more than 13 million back into Covid lockdown amid spread of the Delta variant

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The Philippines announced on Friday that a lockdown will be reimposed on the Metro Manila region, forcing more than 13 million people to stay at home. The move follows rising numbers of Covid cases fueled by the Delta variant. … Read More >Philippines sends more than 13 million back into Covid lockdown amid spread of the Delta variant

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Duterte won’t scrap military pact with US despite prior threats, Philippines defense minister says during Pentagon chief’s visit

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Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte agreed to retain a long-standing deal to keep US forces in the country after repeatedly vowing to end it, his defense minister said after meeting with his American counterpart, Lloyd Austin. … Read More >Duterte won’t scrap military pact with US despite prior threats, Philippines defense minister says during Pentagon chief’s visit

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US arming Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam & Malaysia — here’s how (Full show)

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Amid rising antagonism toward a China and the growing assertiveness of Beijing’s claim to the South China Sea, Washington is flooding Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia with sophisticated and tremendously expensive warships, aircraft and missiles. The ostensible aim is to counter the rise of China in the region. … Read More >US arming Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam & Malaysia — here’s how (Full show)

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Japan & Philippines to hold joint air force drills for first time amid increasing hostilities with China

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The Japanese embassy in Manila has announced that Japan and the Philippines will deepen their defense ties by holding their first-ever joint exercises next week, in an apparent attempt to counter Chinese influence in the region. … Read More >Japan & Philippines to hold joint air force drills for first time amid increasing hostilities with China