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Philippines region on alert after massacre

The Philippines government has increased security in the southern region of Maguindanao after gunmen kidnapped and killed at least 22 people, according to military officials and the country's national news agency.

Typhoon Parma slams into Philippines; 3 reported dead

Typhoon Parma crossed the northern tip of the already storm-battered Philippines Saturday afternoon and early Sunday, killing three people, according to local media.

Thousands evacuated in Philippines as typhoon nears

Thousands of Filipinos who live near coastlines and mountainous areas were evacuated Friday as the storm-battered country braced for Typhoon Parma, which is expected to make landfall Saturday.

Storm-weary Philippines braces for Typhoon Parma

Thousands of Filipinos who live near coastlines and mountainous areas were evacuated Friday as the storm-battered country braced for Typhoon Parma, which is expected to make landfall Saturday.

Dozens dead in Philippines from tropical storm flooding

At least 51 people have died and at least 21 others are missing after torrential rains and subsequent flooding pummeled the Philippines on Saturday, the government said.

Philippine's Aquino remembered as democracy icon at funeral

Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino was remembered as an icon of democracy at a solemn funeral mass on Wednesday, the country's official news agency reported.

Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino dead at 76

Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino, whose "People Power" movement pushed out longtime strongman Ferdinand Marcos less than three years after her husband's assassination, has died at age 76, her family announced Saturday.

Arroyo survives impeachment attempt

Allies of Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Wednesday defeated an attempt by opposition leaders to impeach her on large-scale corruption charges -- the fourth such attempt in four years.

Time.com: Philippines' Uneasy Peace Broken

Weeks after nearing a peace agreement, the Philippines restive south is hit by a new wave of fighting between the government and separatist insurgents

Typhoon toll in Philippines could pass 1,000

The official toll from last weekend's typhoon in the Philippines has risen to more than 500 people killed and could go much higher, according to the latest figures from the country's National Disaster Coordinating Council.

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