Philippines
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Politics
Last debate between presidential candidates in the Philippines cancelled amid organization issues
Postponed at last minute, the last debate between presidential candidates in the Philippines is eventually cancelled following a controversy with the company tasked to organize it
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The Philippines restarts full-scale military exercise with the U.S.
The Philippines and the U.S. resumed their large-scale Balikatan military exercise after two years disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic and uncertainty about the continuity of joint military drills between the two allies.
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Politics
Petition to bar the son of former Philippine dictator from presidential run dismissed
The Philippines election commission dismissed a petition trying to bar Marcos Jr from running for the next presidential elections.
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Politics
The Philippines Cancels U.S. Military Withdrawal
The Philippines finally decided to call back the abrogation of the Visiting Force Agreement with the United States. A withdrawal postponed three times and never acted.
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Politics
World Bank Withdraws Education Report on The Philippines for Now
The World Bank published a report that authorities considered to be insulting the Philippines. The World Bank momentarily withdrew it without refuting the conclusions.
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Politics
Philippines Postpones Withdrawal of U.S. Troops Again
The Philippines abrogated a military cooperation with the United States. But the suspension was postponed again.
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Society
No Coming Back, Remote Higher Education Is The New Norm In The Philippines
The Philippines Commission on Higher Education has adopted a policy in which remote learning is the new normal policy for the students this year and thereafter
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Health & Science
Some Countries Authorize Ivermectin to Treat Covid-19 Against WHO Advice
The ivermectin, an anti-parasitic medicine, is sometimes used to treat Covid-19 despite medical recommendations against it. But countries react differently.
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