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US will defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea — Biden: At White House summit with Philippines' Marcos and Japan's Kishida ...
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US will defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea — Biden
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
  • President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.

  • The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.

  • Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.

  • Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
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The sinking exercise is among the last and biggest of the three-week-long war games and will see the militaries and assets of the two treaty-allies working ... Show more   www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/navy-says-sinking-china-made-ship-balikatan-2024-coincidental/
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This handout photograph, taken on April 7, 2024, shows HMAS Warramunga, USS Mobile, and J.S. Akebono maneuvering to form a diamond formation during the first ... Show more
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Two Philippines navy pilots killed in helicopter crash: Two Philippine navy pilots were killed on Thursday when their helicopter crashed during a training flight ...
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Two Philippines navy pilots killed in helicopter crash
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2 Philippine Navy pilots, dead after the helicopter they were riding in crashed in Cavite. #TVPatrolExpress #TVPatrol #ABSCBNNews #reels
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Inaugural fancy drill competition staged at Philippine Army HQ: The first ROTC fancy drill competition was held at the Headquarters Philippine Army Grandstand in ...
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Inaugural fancy drill competition staged at Philippine Army HQ
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One Scrabble update and I suddenly understand the furore over the England shirts:  Scrabble is a lifestyle. An institution. A way of life
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One Scrabble update and I suddenly understand the furore over the England ...
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Philippines to probe ‘creeping invasion’ of Chinese students in province near Taiwan
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Philippines to probe ‘creeping invasion’ of Chinese students in province ...
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Japan-U.S.-Philippines Summit Meeting: 3 Nations Should Deepen Security Cooperation to Deter China
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Japan-U.S.-Philippines Summit Meeting: 3 Nations Should Deepen Security ...
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US, Philippine Soldiers Train Ahead of Bigger Military Drills: The Philippines said around 3,500 Filipino and American soldiers have started their annual joint ...
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US, Philippine Soldiers Train Ahead of Bigger Military Drills
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PHOTOS: Powerful earthquake rattles Taiwan, kills at least 9: At least nine people are dead and nearly 1,000 injured following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in ...
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PHOTOS: Powerful earthquake rattles Taiwan, kills at least 9
Quick Glance: Taiwan Rejects China's Aid Offer After Earthquake
  • Taiwanese authorities have not yet estimated the cost of recovering from the massive, deadly earthquake that hit the island on Wednesday.

  • China offered aid, but Taiwan swiftly turned it down due to their conflict-ridden relationship.

  • Taiwan's quick rejection likely stems from lingering bitterness over how the 1999 earthquake was handled.

  • China's aid always comes with conditions, leading to Taiwan's resistance based on distrust and military threats.
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‘THE PHILIPPINES WILL NOT BE DETERRED’ The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) blasts the Chinese Coast Guard and the Chinese Maritime ... Show more   www.rappler.com/philippines/china-water-cannon-ayungin-shoal-march-23-2024/
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Thailand’s economy stumbles as Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia race ahead: Thai economy is falling far behind its Southeast Asian peers amid growing ...
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Thailand’s economy stumbles as Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia race ahead
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Philippines says three soldiers hurt by China water cannon: MANILA: Three Philippine troops were injured in the latest China Coast Guard water cannon attack on a ...
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Philippines says three soldiers hurt by China water cannon
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Philippines in hard and fast offensive shift on China: The Philippines officially kicked off its new Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) ...
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Philippines in hard and fast offensive shift on China
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In pictures: The Asia Pacific this week: Rockets in North Korea, cherry blossoms in Japan and heat waves in the Philippines — the Asia Pacific this week in ...
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In pictures: The Asia Pacific this week
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Jollibee targets exponential growth in China to triple profit: Jollibees ambitious growth strategy coincided with the Philippines-China maritime dispute over the ...
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Jollibee targets exponential growth in China to triple profit
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AFP chief Romeo Brawner Jr. says the Philippines will follow international law and practice maximum tolerance, even as the China Coast Guard uses water cannons ... Show more   www.rappler.com/philippines/china-water-cannon-ayungin-shoal-march-23-2024/
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In isolated South China Sea territory, Filipino fisherman see ‘dwindling catch’: Islanders blame Chinese, Vietnamese ships’ use of dynamite and cyanide for ...
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In isolated South China Sea territory, Filipino fisherman see ‘dwindling ...
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“The United States stands with our ally the Philippines following the People’s Republic of China’s provocative actions against lawful Philippine maritime ... Show more   trib.al/LIDAlxf
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Meta to start labeling AI-generated content in May: Washington, United States (AFP) — Facebook and Instagram giant Meta on Friday said it will begin labeling ...
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Meta to start labeling AI-generated content in May
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Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo opened Tuesday’s press engagement by highlighting how ties have been on “hyperdrive over the past year or so” since President ... Show more   www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/philippines-united-states-ties-hyperdrive-blinken-visit-march-2024/
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ASEAN-Australia summit to decry 'threat or use of force' in region - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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ASEAN-Australia summit to decry 'threat or use of force' in ...
Quick Glance: Trade, Submarines Highlight ASEAN Talks in Australia
  • Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $1.3 billion investment in Southeast Asian trade during the ASEAN summit in Melbourne.

  • The ASEAN bloc is seen as an emerging economic powerhouse with abundant critical minerals and a growing interest in renewable energy.

  • Australia's funding package aims to support infrastructure and renewable energy projects in ASEAN, marking a significant upgrade in economic engagement.

  • Sensitive discussions on China's influence in Southeast Asia and Singapore's offer to host Australia's nuclear-powered submarines were key topics at the summit.
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Digicel delves deeper into Diaspora engagement: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Telecommunications giant Digicel says it is breaking new ground in Diaspora engagement ...
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Digicel delves deeper into Diaspora engagement
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WATCH: When activists are abducted and forced to ‘surrender’: A person and a motorcycle involved in one case of abduction are traced to the AFP's ...
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WATCH: When activists are abducted and forced to ‘surrender’
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CCTV captured a man's mugging at a convenience store in Sta. Mesa, Manila. The investigation revealed that the suspect is a retired member of the Philippine ... Show more   www.facebook.com/abscbnNEWS/videos/7171333116282352
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LOOK: The Philippine Air Force's new C-130H tactical transport aircraft arrives at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat, Pampanga. The aircraft was ferried from Waco ... Show more
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Many falling for alternative ‘cures’: Cancer patients duped by medical misinformation flooding social media.
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Many falling for alternative ‘cures’
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West Africa's skin whitening pursuit risks health for wealth: In her quest for 'fair skin,' an Ivorian YouTuber recently visited a market stall in Abidjan to ...
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West Africa's skin whitening pursuit risks health for wealth
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Catantan ready for Olympic qualifier: Samantha Catantan nearly suited up for Team Philippines in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She feels more than capable of finally ...
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Catantan ready for Olympic qualifier
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Join the Mobilization Against Boeing’s Defense Suppliers Summit: Join us Tuesday to oppose Boeing and say “NO TO DSS”! “CUT TIES WITH ...
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Join the Mobilization Against Boeing’s Defense Suppliers Summit
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FACT CHECK: No PH acquisition of warship from Germany: There are no reports from either the Philippine or German defense departments regarding the supposed ...
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FACT CHECK: No PH acquisition of warship from Germany
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Military personnel still banned from using Tiktok, says AFP spox: Military personnel still banned from using Tiktok, says AFP spox
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Military personnel still banned from using Tiktok, says AFP spox
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Could Duterte’s Mindanao bid spark tensions in Philippines that ‘suit Beijing’s agenda’ in South China Sea?
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Could Duterte’s Mindanao bid spark tensions in Philippines that ‘suit ...
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Philippines says joint exercises held with US in South China Sea - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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Philippines says joint exercises held with US in South China Sea - Asia & ...
Quick Glance: Manila and China: Challenges in the South China Sea
  • Tensions are rising between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea, a crucial trade route.

  • The dispute revolves around the Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands.

  • The resolute stance of the Philippines in the conflict with China has empowered Manila to enhance its national security efforts.

  • Manila has effectively utilized the transparency initiative to prompt China to reduce its aggressive stance in the South China Sea.
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Philippines gunning for fast and massive military build-up: MANILA – “We are not satisfied with minimum …movement is life, stagnation is death ...
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Philippines gunning for fast and massive military build-up
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AFP confirms "flawless" rotation and resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre, a Philippine military outpost in Ayungin Shoal, on Friday, February 2 ... Show more   rplr.co/philippines
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Nestle admits to treating some mineral waters, breaking French law - News | Khaleej Times
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Nestle admits to treating some mineral waters, breaking French law - News ...
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Physical oceanographer Cesar Villanoy would soon retire after 40 years in the field. But certain hopes persist: more Filipino oceanographers, and more funding ... Show more   trib.al/C84pizG
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EXPLAINER: Philippines to finally get India-made BrahMos missiles – what does it mean?
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EXPLAINER: Philippines to finally get India-made BrahMos missiles – what ...
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AFP airdrops supplies to BRP Sierra Madre - source: The supplies will last for one to two weeks, the source added.
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AFP airdrops supplies to BRP Sierra Madre - source
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China's military lashes out at US after breakthrough talks: BEIJING: China's defence ministry lashed out at the United States on Thursday (Dec 28) ...
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China's military lashes out at US after breakthrough talks
Quick Glance: China Warns Against Philippines' Provocations
  • China rejects Philippines' accusations and warns against provocations in the South China Sea.

  • The Chinese Coast Guard took necessary enforcement measures that were justified and legitimate.

  • The Philippine military spokesperson emphasizes that the country is not provoking conflict in the South China Sea.

  • Manila pivots back to the United States, which supports the Southeast Asian nation in its maritime disputes with China.
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In pattern of ‘fake surrenders,’ 1 case links abduction to military intel service
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In pattern of ‘fake surrenders,’ 1 case links abduction to military intel ...
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Afril Bernardino stamps class in Women’s PBA 3×3: MANILA, Philippines–Philippine Navy-Go For Gold dealt Uratex its first loss in the Women’s PBA 3x3 Invitational ...
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Afril Bernardino stamps class in Women’s PBA 3×3
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Kacey dela Rosa to lead Gilas Women in Invitational WPBA: It's a brand new challenge for Kacey Dela Rosa, who has cemented herself as a foundational piece of the ...
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Kacey dela Rosa to lead Gilas Women in Invitational WPBA
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Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: - Gov’t denies job loss, higher fares even as only half of jeepneys in NCR ... Show more   www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/january-5-2024/
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‘Likely to agitate China’: European powers step up their Indo-Pacific presence – to a mixed Southeast Asian reaction
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‘Likely to agitate China’: European powers step up their Indo-Pacific ...
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CNA Explains: Beijing vs Manila in the South China Sea - what’s the endgame?: After a year of multiple incidents in the key waterway, CNA's Buena Bernal ...
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CNA Explains: Beijing vs Manila in the South China Sea - what’s the ...
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US calls on China to stop ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea after Philippine vessel rammed
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US calls on China to stop ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea after ...
Quick Glance: China: Handling of Philippine Ships in South China Sea
  • A Chinese Coast Guard ship used a water cannon on a Philippine vessel near Scarborough Shoal.

  • China's Foreign Ministry stated that its Coast Guard's actions against Philippine ships in the South China Sea were 'professional' and 'restrained'.

  • The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the Coast Guard's actions were 'necessary and in accordance with domestic and international law'.

  • The Philippines summoned China's envoy and raised the possibility of expelling him following tense confrontations between the countries' vessels.
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South China Sea: will US-Philippine military ties make Manila a target for Chinese forces?
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South China Sea: will US-Philippine military ties make Manila a target for ...
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Marcos’ foreign trips attracted P4-trillion in foreign investments – DTI | The wRap
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Marcos’ foreign trips attracted P4-trillion in foreign investments – DTI | ...
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Civilian mission to West PH Sea turns back after China’s ‘constant shadowing’: The coalition says at least four Chinese vessels shadow the convoy's lead ...
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Civilian mission to West PH Sea turns back after China’s ‘constant ...
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Dwight Howard invites fans for his Philippines arrival: MANILA, Philippines—“Superman” got a message for his Filipino fans. While Dwight Howard posting a ...
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Dwight Howard invites fans for his Philippines arrival
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Philippine actions in South China Sea 'extremely dangerous': Chinese state media: BEIJING: Chinese state media accused the Philippines on Monday (Dec 25) of ...
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Philippine actions in South China Sea 'extremely dangerous': Chinese state ...
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[New School] Is CASER the solution to the CPP-NPA? : 'It is correct to change course and abandon the purely military approach against the CPP-NPA'
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[New School] Is CASER the solution to the CPP-NPA? 
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Congressional Report Lists 'Military Options' To Aid US Ally Against China: A report by the non-partisan Congressional Research Service comes as China ramps up ...
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Congressional Report Lists 'Military Options' To Aid US Ally Against China
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Philippines accuses China of 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea: MANILA: The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard on Friday (Nov 10) of ...
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Philippines accuses China of 'dangerous' actions in South China ...
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Philippines accuses China of ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea: By Cecil Morella in Manila, Philippines The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard ...
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Philippines accuses China of ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea
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‘Copa’ success encourages PFL expansion: The thrilling final of the Copa Paulino Alcantara that ended with Kaya-Iloilo edging Davao Aguilas-University of Makati ...
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‘Copa’ success encourages PFL expansion
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NSC spokesperson Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya reiterated an earlier suggestion for the convoy to visit, instead ... Show more   trib.al/Zc3ZZlQ
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Stripped to the bone: Eye-catching photos of the week: The world never ceases to befuddle us. These photos—skin that clothes us, actions that bare us—resonate ...
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Stripped to the bone: Eye-catching photos of the week
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Cignal HD, Navy eye 2nd wins in PNVF Challenge Cup: Cignal HD and PGJV Navy look to sustain their hot start against separate foes when the PNVF Challenge Cup ...
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Cignal HD, Navy eye 2nd wins in PNVF Challenge Cup