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Japan, Philippines sign pact

Japan, Philippines sign pact

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (L) speaks at a joint press appearance with his Philippine counterpart Maria Theresa Lazaro in Manila on Jan. 15, 2026, after signing an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement between Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the Philippine armed forces.

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Death Toll in Central Philippine Landfill Collapse Climbs to 6

Death Toll in Central Philippine Landfill Collapse Climbs to 6

Rescuers work at a collapsed landfill in Cebu, the Philippines, January 9, 2026. The death toll from a dumpsite collapse in the central Philippine city of Cebu has risen to six as search and rescue operations continued on Sunday for more than 30 people still missing, authorities said. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Toll in Central Philippine Landfill Collapse Climbs to 6

Death Toll in Central Philippine Landfill Collapse Climbs to 6

This photo taken on January 9, 2026 shows a collapsed landfill in Cebu, the Philippines. The death toll from a dumpsite collapse in the central Philippine city of Cebu has risen to six as search and rescue operations continued on Sunday for more than 30 people still missing, authorities said. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Toll in Central Philippine Landfill Collapse Climbs to 6

Death Toll in Central Philippine Landfill Collapse Climbs to 6

Rescuers work at a collapsed landfill in Cebu, the Philippines, January 10, 2026. The death toll from a dumpsite collapse in the central Philippine city of Cebu has risen to six as search and rescue operations continued on Sunday for more than 30 people still missing, authorities said. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Toll in Central Philippine Landfill Collapse Climbs to 6

Death Toll in Central Philippine Landfill Collapse Climbs to 6

Rescuers work at a collapsed landfill in Cebu, the Philippines, January 9, 2026. The death toll from a dumpsite collapse in the central Philippine city of Cebu has risen to six as search and rescue operations continued on Sunday for more than 30 people still missing, authorities said. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Takayuki Kobayashi (2nd from R), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, inspects a patrol boat Japan provided to the Philippine Coast Guard on Jan. 7, 2026, in Manila.

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Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Takayuki Kobayashi (C), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, meets the press following talks with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro in Manila on Jan. 7, 2026.

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Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Takayuki Kobayashi (L), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoroin Manila on Jan. 7, 2026.

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Philippines: Davao Mall Fire Forces Evacuation, No Injuries Reported

A fire gutted the third floor of Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Davao City on Friday afternoon, January 2, forcing an evacuation. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

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Philippines: Three Injured as Third-Alarm Fire Breaks Out in Pasay City

A third-alarm fire tore through a residential area in Pasay City, Metro Manila on Saturday afternoon, December 27, injuring three people. The Bureau of Fire Protection reported that the fire destroyed around 100 houses, prompting approximately 200 families to be displaced.

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Boxing: Tsutsumi vs. Donaire

Boxing: Tsutsumi vs. Donaire

WBA interim bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire (L) of the Philippines lands a punch on Japanese reigning champion Seiya Tsutsumi in a title unification bout at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Dec. 17, 2025.

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Boxing: Tsutsumi vs. Donaire

Boxing: Tsutsumi vs. Donaire

WBA interim bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire (R) of the Philippines lands a punch on Japanese reigning champion Seiya Tsutsumi in a title unification bout at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Dec. 17, 2025.

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Boxing: Tsutsumi vs. Donaire

Boxing: Tsutsumi vs. Donaire

WBA interim bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire (L) of the Philippines lands a punch on Japanese reigning champion Seiya Tsutsumi in a title unification bout at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Dec. 17, 2025.

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Boxing: Weigh-in for Tsutsumi-Donaire bout

Boxing: Weigh-in for Tsutsumi-Donaire bout

WBA bantamweight champion Seiya Tsutsumi of Japan poses after weighing in on Dec. 16, 2025, in Tokyo for his title unification match against WBA interim champion Nonito Donaire of the Philippines the next day.

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Boxing: Weigh-in for Tsutsumi-Donaire bout

Boxing: Weigh-in for Tsutsumi-Donaire bout

WBA bantamweight interim champion Nonito Donaire of the Philippines poses after weighing in on Dec. 16, 2025, in Tokyo for his title unification match against WBA champion Seiya Tsutsumi of Japan the next day.

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A Red Frogfish in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Two Diodons in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A Flamboyant Cuttlefish in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A Zebra Crab in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A broken-back Shrimp or Anemone Shrimp in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A Mimic Octopus in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A Seahorse in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A school of Jackfish in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A school of Jackfish in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A Scorpion Fish in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A school of Blue Triggerfish in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A Golden Gobie in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A school of Blue Triggerfish in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A school of Blue Triggerfish in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A squat lobster in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A Moray Eel in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A scuba diver is passing by a prickly tube-sponge in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A Longnose hawkfish in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A Mantis Shrimp in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A Red Firefish Goby in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A Turtle in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A Porcelaine Crab in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A Seahorse in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

Underwater Sealife in World Famous Anilao Dive Spot - Philippines

A school of Jackfish in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. Anilao is wellknown for the quality and richness of its underwater seabed. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

A Big Blue Octopus or Day Octopus,( Octopus cyanea ) is seen in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. As it moves across the seabed it makes changes in its colouring and appearance to match the substrate beneath. The colour changes are instantaneous and made by chromatophores under direct control of the brain Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

A Big Blue Octopus or Day Octopus,( Octopus cyanea ) is seen in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. As it moves across the seabed it makes changes in its colouring and appearance to match the substrate beneath. The colour changes are instantaneous and made by chromatophores under direct control of the brain Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

A Big Blue Octopus or Day Octopus,( Octopus cyanea ) is seen in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. As it moves across the seabed it makes changes in its colouring and appearance to match the substrate beneath. The colour changes are instantaneous and made by chromatophores under direct control of the brain Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

A Big Blue Octopus or Day Octopus,( Octopus cyanea ) is seen in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. As it moves across the seabed it makes changes in its colouring and appearance to match the substrate beneath. The colour changes are instantaneous and made by chromatophores under direct control of the brain Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

A Big Blue Octopus or Day Octopus,( Octopus cyanea ) is seen in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. As it moves across the seabed it makes changes in its colouring and appearance to match the substrate beneath. The colour changes are instantaneous and made by chromatophores under direct control of the brain Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

A Big Blue Octopus or Day Octopus,( Octopus cyanea ) is seen in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. As it moves across the seabed it makes changes in its colouring and appearance to match the substrate beneath. The colour changes are instantaneous and made by chromatophores under direct control of the brain Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

A Big Blue Octopus or Day Octopus,( Octopus cyanea ) is seen in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. As it moves across the seabed it makes changes in its colouring and appearance to match the substrate beneath. The colour changes are instantaneous and made by chromatophores under direct control of the brain Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

A Big Blue Octopus or Day Octopus,( Octopus cyanea ) is seen in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. As it moves across the seabed it makes changes in its colouring and appearance to match the substrate beneath. The colour changes are instantaneous and made by chromatophores under direct control of the brain Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

A Big Blue Octopus or Day Octopus,( Octopus cyanea ) is seen in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. As it moves across the seabed it makes changes in its colouring and appearance to match the substrate beneath. The colour changes are instantaneous and made by chromatophores under direct control of the brain Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

A Big Blue Octopus or Day Octopus,( Octopus cyanea ) is seen in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. As it moves across the seabed it makes changes in its colouring and appearance to match the substrate beneath. The colour changes are instantaneous and made by chromatophores under direct control of the brain Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

Big Blue Octopus amazing camouflage skills - Philippines

A Big Blue Octopus or Day Octopus,( Octopus cyanea ) is seen in Anilao, Philippines on December 2025. As it moves across the seabed it makes changes in its colouring and appearance to match the substrate beneath. The colour changes are instantaneous and made by chromatophores under direct control of the brain Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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