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Fire tragedy in the Philippines: Massive fire leaves 2,000 families homeless in Manila

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Thousands of people are now sheltering in evacuation camps after a massive fire destroyed about a thousand shanty homes in Manila. The government has promised to help people rebuild their houses. But they’ve often lost homes several times as the city’s slums are notoriously vulnerable to fires. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Manila, the Philippines. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Philippines #Manila #Tondo #PhilippinesFire #ManilaFire #AlJazeeraEnglish

Manila: Challenges facing Filipino-Palestinian families after fleeing Gaza

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Filipino-Palestinians who fled Gaza say they are struggling to settle in the Philippines. Nearly 60 of them returned after Israel started its war on Gaza – some after decades of living in the besieged territory. They have been sheltering at a university in Manila But they are now being told to move. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Manila. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #FilipinoPalestinians #Philippines #Manila #GazaWar #IsraelGazaWar #IsraelHamasWar #UniversityOfThePhilippines #UP #FerdinandMarcosJr #PalestinianRefugees #AlJazeeraEnglish

Philippine jeepney drivers stage strike over modernisation plan

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Drivers and operators of the Philippines’ most popular mode of transport are on strike. Jeepneys are called the ‘king of the road’. The government wants to modernise the small mini-buses but the drivers say the cost is too high. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Manila. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Philippines #Jeepneys #KingOfTheRoad AlJazeeraEnglish

South China Sea dispute: Philippine gov’t steps up sea patrols

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Tensions between The Philippines and China have resurfaced in the past few weeks with China announcing it will push for a code of conduct in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard says it is stepping up patrols in the area, where Chinese vessels continue to linger. Joint patrols with the US and Australia are also in the works. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Manila. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Philippines #SouthChinaSeaDispute #AlJazeeraEnglish

Top Philippines court blocks South China Sea oil exploration deal

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The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that an 18-year-old agreement with China and Vietnam to search for oil in the South China Sea is unconstitutional. Analysts say the decision could jeopardise plans by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to revive talks with Beijing on joint oil exploration. Al Jazeera’s @BarnabyLo has more from Manila, Philippines. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Philippines #SouthChinaSea #oil

Inflation, soaring prices making lives ‘difficult’ for Filipinos

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The Philippines is battling record inflation. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says it is out of control. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Manila, the Philippines. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Philippines #Filipino #inflation #Prices #Family #Food

Senior Philippine police urged to resign to ‘cleanse’ force

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The Philippine interior minister has urged hundreds of top-ranking police to resign as the government seeks to “cleanse” the corruption-tainted force of officers involved in the illegal drug trade. Police have been waging an anti-narcotics campaign launched by former president Rodrigo Duterte and continued by his successor Ferdinand Marcos. On Wednesday, interior secretary Benjamin Abalos urged all colonels and generals – about 300 in total in the 227,000-strong police force – to offer “courtesy” resignations after a probe found a “handful” were involved in narcotics. They could continue working while their records were assessed by a five-member committee. Those found guilty would have their resignations accepted, Abalos said. Al Jazeera’s […]

Blinken in the Philippines: Meeting comes as US-China tensions grow

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Philippine foreign minister Enrique Manarlo has told the US Secretary of State, his region cannot afford an escalation of tensions. Antony Blinken is in Manila and has met President Ferdinand Marcos Junior. Marcos described US-Philippines ties as a ‘special relationship’. Al Jazeera’s @Barnaby Lo has more from Manila, Philippines. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Philippines #UnitedStates #China #AntonyBlinken

Philippines revives defence pact with US as China threat grows

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Filipino and US forces are restarting a two-week joint military exercise which was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. President Rodrigo Duterte cancelled his country’s defence pact with Washington last year. But with regional tensions rising and China expanding its military presence, he has reversed that decision. Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from Manila, Philippines. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #US #Philippines

South China Sea dispute: Philippines wants Chinese ships to leave reef

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The Philippines is urging Beijing to recall hundreds of fishing vessels that it said were spotted near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. The Philippine military released photos of Chinese ships at the disputed Whitsun reef claimed by both countries. The Chinese Embassy says these vessels were not part of any maritime militia but fishing boats taking shelter during rough seas. Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from Manila, the Philippines. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Philippines #SouthChinaSeaDispute #WhitsunReef