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South Korea: Fire Breaks Out at Seoul Convention Center, Prompting Evacuation

A fire broke out at the COEX convention center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul on Friday, April 25, prompting an evacuation of the building.

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ADB forecasts 4.9 pct growth for developing Asia and Pacific in 2024, 2025

STORY: ADB forecasts 4.9 pct growth for developing Asia and Pacific in 2024, 2025 SHOOTING TIME: April 11, 2024 DATELINE: April 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Makati City 2. various of ADB headquarters 3. various of aerial footage of Manila STORYLINE: Asia and the Pacific's economy remains strong, with the growth rate in the region's developing economies projected at 4.9 percent in 2024 and 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Thursday said in its latest outlook report. Despite uncertainties in the external environment, including escalating geopolitical tensions, the outlook "is broadly positive," said ADB in the annual flagship outlook report. The end of interest rate hiking cycles in most economies, as well as continued recovery in goods exports from an upturn in the semiconductor cycle, will support growth, ADB Chief Economist Albert Park said in the report. Stronger growth in South Asia and Southeast Asia will lead the region's perform

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Respect to National Hero

RESPECT. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida bows in front of the monument of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal during the wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Park in Manila on Friday (Nov. 3, 2023). Kishida later held a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Malacañan Palace and is set to deliver a speech before the special joint session of the 19th Congress at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on Saturday (Nov. 4) . (PNA photos by Joey O. Razon)

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Wreath-laying Ceremony

WREATH-LAYING. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Park in Manila to start his two-day official visit to the Philippines on Friday (Nov. 3, 2023). Kishida then proceeded to the Malacañan Palace for a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PNA photos by Joey O. Razon)

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(SP)PHILLIPPINES-MANILA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230603) -- MANILA, June 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Park Seohyun of South Korea competes during the clubs event of junior individual all-around final at the 14th Senior and 19th Junior Rhythmic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Manila, the Philippines, June 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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China-gifted riverside park opens in Philippine capital

STORY: China-gifted riverside park opens in Philippine capital DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bridge and its park 2. various of Manuel Bonoan touring the bridge 3. various of the ribbon-cutting ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANUEL BONOAN, Philippine Public Works and Highways Secretary 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANUEL BONOAN, Philippine Public Works and Highways Secretary STORYLINE: A riverside park gifted by China has opened in Manila, the Philippines. Philippine Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the surrounding park of the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge "symbolize the mutual understanding and friendship" between the Philippines and China. The bridge connects two busy districts in Manila. It's one of the two China-gifted bridges in Metro Manila. The bridge opened in April last year, with a total length of 680 meters. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANUEL BONOAN, Philippine Public Works and Highways Secretary

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHINA-GIFTED PARK-OPENING

(230120) -- MANILA, Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- China's Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian (2nd R), Philippine Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan (3rd R) and other officials attend the ceremonial opening of the surrounding park of the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila, the Philippines, Jan. 20, 2023. Filipinos can now walk safely and leisurely to enjoy the newly-opened linear riverside park gifted by China here on Friday. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHRISTMAS-ACTIVITY

(221222) -- MANILA, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A diver dressed as a mermaid with a Christmas hat is seen at the Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, Dec. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHRISTMAS-ACTIVITY

(221222) -- MANILA, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a diver dressed as a mermaid with a Christmas hat at the Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, Dec. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHRISTMAS-ACTIVITY

(221222) -- MANILA, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a diver dressed as a mermaid with a Christmas hat at the Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, Dec. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHRISTMAS-ACTIVITY

(221222) -- MANILA, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A diver dressed as a mermaid with a Christmas hat is seen at the Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, Dec. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHRISTMAS-ACTIVITY

(221222) -- MANILA, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a diver dressed as a mermaid with a Christmas hat at the Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, Dec. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHRISTMAS-ACTIVITY

(221222) -- MANILA, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a diver dressed as a mermaid with a Christmas hat at the Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, Dec. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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Tourist police in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - Tourist police officers riding bikes patrol a park in Manila in December 2011. The tourist police patrol tourist spots in the Philippine capital to reduce crime targeting travelers.

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Philippine President Estrada's impeachment trial opens

MANILA, Philippines - Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino (R) and Cardinal Jaime Sin (C) are among people who take part in a rally demanding a fair impeachment of President Joseph Estrada at a Manila park Dec. 7, the first day of his impeachment trial.

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-EARTH HOUR

(220326) -- MANILA, March 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Environmental advocates and bicycle enthusiasts are seen at Rizal Park during the annual Earth Hour in Manila, the Philippines on March 26, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-EARTH HOUR

(220326) -- MANILA, March 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Environmental advocates hold a program at Rizal Park during the annual Earth Hour in Manila, the Philippines on March 26, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-COVID-19-AMUSEMENT PARK

(220224) -- PASAY CITY, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People play in a reopened amusement park in Pasay City, the Philippines, Feb. 24, 2022. The Metro Manila mayors have unanimously agreed to ease further the pandemic alert level in the capital region to 1 on a scale of 5 starting March 1 as COVID-19 cases dip, the Metro Manila Council said. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-COVID-19-AMUSEMENT PARK

(220224) -- PASAY CITY, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A mother and her daughter wearing masks are seen in a reopened amusement park in Pasay City, the Philippines, Feb. 24, 2022. The Metro Manila mayors have unanimously agreed to ease further the pandemic alert level in the capital region to 1 on a scale of 5 starting March 1 as COVID-19 cases dip, the Metro Manila Council said. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-COVID-19-AMUSEMENT PARK

(220224) -- PASAY CITY, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People play in a reopened amusement park in Pasay City, the Philippines, Feb. 24, 2022. The Metro Manila mayors have unanimously agreed to ease further the pandemic alert level in the capital region to 1 on a scale of 5 starting March 1 as COVID-19 cases dip, the Metro Manila Council said. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-COVID-19-AMUSEMENT PARK

(220224) -- PASAY CITY, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People play in a reopened amusement park in Pasay City, the Philippines, Feb. 24, 2022. The Metro Manila mayors have unanimously agreed to ease further the pandemic alert level in the capital region to 1 on a scale of 5 starting March 1 as COVID-19 cases dip, the Metro Manila Council said. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-COVID-19-AMUSEMENT PARK

(220224) -- PASAY CITY, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People play in a reopened amusement park in Pasay City, the Philippines, Feb. 24, 2022. The Metro Manila mayors have unanimously agreed to ease further the pandemic alert level in the capital region to 1 on a scale of 5 starting March 1 as COVID-19 cases dip, the Metro Manila Council said. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-COVID-19-AMUSEMENT PARK

(220224) -- PASAY CITY, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People play in a reopened amusement park in Pasay City, the Philippines, Feb. 24, 2022. The Metro Manila mayors have unanimously agreed to ease further the pandemic alert level in the capital region to 1 on a scale of 5 starting March 1 as COVID-19 cases dip, the Metro Manila Council said. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-OCEAN PARK-CELEBRATION

(220130) -- MANILA, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A diver dressed as "Caishen" or the "God of Wealth" is seen underwater during Chinese New Year celebrations at Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, on Jan. 30, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-OCEAN PARK-CELEBRATION

(220130) -- MANILA, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A diver dressed as "Caishen" or the "God of Wealth" is seen underwater during Chinese New Year celebrations at Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, on Jan. 30, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-OCEAN PARK-CELEBRATION

(220130) -- MANILA, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A diver dressed as "Caishen" or the "God of Wealth" is seen underwater during Chinese New Year celebrations at Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, on Jan. 30, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-OCEAN PARK-CELEBRATION

(220130) -- MANILA, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A diver dressed as "Caishen" or the "God of Wealth" is seen underwater during Chinese New Year celebrations at Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, on Jan. 30, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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Photo session for APEC leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L back), his wife Akie (next to him), South Korean President Park Geun Hye (R back), Chinese President Xi Jinping (L front) and Philippine President Benigno Aquino (R front) are seen in Manila on Nov. 18, 2015, during a group photo session for leaders attending a summit in the Philippine capital of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tourist police in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - Tourist police officers riding bikes patrol a park in Manila in December 2011. The tourist police patrol tourist spots in the Philippine capital to reduce crime targeting travelers. (Kyodo)

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Philippine President Estrada's impeachment trial opens

MANILA, Philippines - Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino (R) and Cardinal Jaime Sin (C) are among people who take part in a rally demanding a fair impeachment of President Joseph Estrada at a Manila park Dec. 7, the first day of his impeachment trial.