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Karen Ibasco of the Philippines is crowned Miss Earth 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines.
2017-11-4

The Philippines cabinet of Rodrigo Duterte, through former journalist Martin Andanar, criticizes the Western media's coverage of the Philippine Drug War, particularly that of "The New York Times", and urges them to cover the purge more effectively.
2016-12-14

President-elect of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, vows to reintroduce capital punishment and give security forces permission to shoot to kill for organized crime figures and people resisting arrest. Duterte is due to take office on June 30, 2016.
2016-05-15

The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Bopha rises to 647 with 780 people still missing.
2012-12-10

Former Typhoon Bopha is again forecast to make landfall in the Philippines this time on the northern island of Luzon as a tropical storm bringing the possibility of more floods and landslides.
2012-12-9

The death toll from Typhoon Bopha rises to at least 418, with 383 still missing in southern Philippines. At least 179,000 others have been left homeless after the passage of the storm.
2012-12-6

Rescue crews head to areas of the Philippines severely affected by Typhoon Bopha. At least 283 are now believed to have died as a result of the storm, with 339 injured, hundreds more missing and over 87,000 evacuated.
2012-12-5

Typhoon Bopha makes landfall on the Philippines island of Mindanao with reports of floods and landslides. Authorities confirm at least 81 deaths amid widespread property damage.
2012-12-4

The Philippines warns citizens about Typhoon Bopha expected to make landfall on Tuesday, December 4. [http:--www.mercurynews.com-breaking-news-ci_22110476-philippines-braces-powerful-typhoon (AP via Mercury News)]date=August 2019
2012-12-2

The United States issues a terrorist-related travel warning for the Philippines.
2011-06-14