Philippines' Catholic devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact crucifixion
CUTUD — Catholic devotees were nailed to crosses in sweltering heat north of the Philippines capital Manila on Good Friday in a re-enactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
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Japan, US to boost security ties with UK, Australia, Philippines to counter China
However, attempts to rapidly bolster a military alliance could provoke China, causing regional divisions and instability.
What is the Philippines’ ‘Holy Week’? A look at the religious fervour in the Easter lead-up
Judas Iscariot was clearly enjoying himself even as he expressed despair while a cackling Satan gloated as Roman soldiers arrested Jesus Christ.
South China Sea: Philippines fires back at ‘patronising’ Beijing as tensions escalate
Recent Chinese statements show their isolation from the rest of the world on their “illegal and uncivilised activities” in the South China Sea, the Philippine defence ministry said in a statement.
Philippines says it will not yield to submission in row with 'patronising' China
MANILA - The Philippines is not seeking a fight or trouble in the South China Sea but will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience, its defence ministry said Friday (March 29), in its latest show of defiance in a heated row with China.
Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte and China’s Xi Jinping allegedly had unwritten pact on South China Sea status quo
“This is not a secret deal. This was made public by former Foreign Affairs [Secretary] Alan Peter Cayetano, who said before that if there are no repairs, no improvements on the ship, no problem in Ayungin [the Philippines’ term for the Second Thomas Shoal] … only water and food will be supplied,” Roque said.
Philippines' Marcos vows response to China's 'attacks'
MANILA (Reuters) -- The Philippines will implement countermeasures proportionate and reasonable against "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks" by China's coastguard and maritime militia in the South China Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday.