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Philippines Battles 543% Surge in HIV Infections

The Philippines is grappling with a 543% surge in new HIV infections between 2010 and 2023, primarily affecting young men who have sex with men, prompting government initiatives like free testing and treatment at accessible clinics to combat the crisis and destigmatize sexual healthcare.

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Philippines to Buy US Missile System, Sparking China's Arms Race Warning

The Philippines will buy the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime territory in the South China Sea, prompting China to warn of a regional arms race; the purchase is expected to take two years or more to complete.

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Philippines HIV Infections Surge Among Youth

The Philippines is experiencing a drastic 543% increase in new HIV infections between 2010 and 2023, with nearly half of 2024 infections affecting 15-24 year olds, mostly men who have sex with men (MSM), highlighting insufficient public awareness and access to prevention and testing.

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Veenstra and Merkx Exit Early at PDC World Darts Championship

At the PDC World Darts Championship in London, Richard Veenstra lost to Alexis Toylo 0-3 in the first round, and Alexander Merkx lost to Chris Dobey 3-1 in the second round on December 21st.

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Repatriated Filipina Death Row Inmate Awaits Presidential Pardon

Filipino death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso, convicted in Indonesia for drug trafficking, was repatriated to the Philippines on December 2023, her fate now depending on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision to grant her a pardon; otherwise, she faces life imprisonment.

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Filipina Freed From Indonesian Death Row After Prisoner Exchange

After nearly 15 years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking, Filipina Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso returned home on Wednesday following a prisoner exchange agreement between the Philippines and Indonesia, avoiding execution and offering testimony against a criminal syndicate.

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Philippines to Acquire US Missiles, Sparking China's Condemnation

The Philippine army announced plans to acquire a US-made mid-range missile system to protect its maritime interests, prompting China to condemn the move as a provocative arms race; the system, with a 480-kilometer range, is expected to enhance the Philippines' defense capabilities in the contested S...

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Philippines to Acquire US Typhon Missile System Amid South China Sea Tensions

The Philippine army announced plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its interests in the South China Sea, prompting criticism from China, which considers it a provocation and a dangerous escalation of regional tensions.

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Veenstra and Merkx eliminated from PDC World Darts Championship

At the PDC World Darts Championship in London, Richard Veenstra lost to Alexis Toylo 0-3 in the first round, and Alexander Merkx lost to Chris Dobey 3-1 in the second round; both Dutch players underperformed against their opponents.

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Repatriation of Filipina Mary Jane Veloso from Indonesia

Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina woman sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking, was repatriated to the Philippines on December 23rd, 2023, following an agreement between the Philippine and Indonesian presidents. She arrived in Manila, was transferred to a women's prison, and expressed hope ...

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Filipina Woman Repatriated from Indonesian Death Row

After 14 years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking, Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso returned to the Philippines on Wednesday due to a prisoner transfer agreement between the two countries, avoiding execution and allowing her to testify against the criminal syndicate that exploited her.

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Filipina Drug Trafficking Conviction: Execution Stayed, Return Home

Filipina maid Mary Jane Veloso, convicted of drug trafficking in Indonesia, was spared execution 30 minutes before her scheduled death due to a barrister's intervention highlighting human trafficking agreements between Indonesia and the Philippines, leading to her release and return home.

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