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Devotees nailed to crosses on Good Friday in Philippines

By IYA FORBES - Associated Press

This undated photo provided by the Callao Cave Archaeology Project in April 2019 shows the right upper teeth of the individual CCH6 of the newly discovered species Homo luzonensis. From left are two premolars and 3 molars. In a study released on Thursday, April 10, 2019, scientists report that tests on two samples from the species show minimum ages of 50,000 years and 67,000 years. (Callao Cave Archaeology Project via AP)

Bones from Philippine cave reveal a new human cousin

By MALCOLM RITTER - Associated Press

FILE - This July 20, 2011, file photo shows an aerial view of Pag-asa Island, part of the disputed Spratly group of islands, in the South China Sea located off the coast of western Philippines. A senior U.S. official says the presence of large numbers of Chinese vessels near islands and islets occupied by the Philippines is &quot;a concern.&quot; The Philippine government protested the Chinese ship movements Thursday, April 4, 2019, after its military monitored more than 200 Chinese vessels from January-March in a disputed area named Sandy Cay, which is near the Philippine-occupied island of Pag-asa. (Rolex Dela Pena/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN - Associated Press

In this photo taken March 29, 2014, a Chinese Coast Guard ship attempts to block a Philippine government vessel as the latter tries to enter Second Thomas Shoal to relieve Philippine troops and resupply provisions. The Philippine government publicly protested on Thursday the swarming of Chinese flotillas near islands and islets occupied by Filipinos in the disputed South China Sea as illegal and vowed to continue confronting such actions by China's fishermen or military with &quot;appropriate action.&quot; (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez, File)

Philippines issues strongly worded rebuke vs China flotillas

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

Philippine official praises China’s ruling Communist Party

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FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2018, file photo, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte addresses congressmen and Government officials during the presentation of Republic Act bills in a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Manila, Philippines. Duterte on Thursday, March 14, publicly named 46 government officials, including three congressmen, he said are involved in illegal drugs, and added that criminal investigations against them are underway.(AP Photo/Bullit Marquez, File)

Duterte publicly names 46 officials under drug investigation

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, right, talks with Philippine Secretary of Trade and Industry Ramon Lopez during a business forum at the financial district of Makati, metropolitan Manila, Philippines on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Mahathir: China should define claims in South China Sea

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

Abdullah Macapaar, center, who uses the nom de guerre Commander Bravo, talks with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, left, and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Carlito Galvez following oath-taking ceremony for the creation of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority or BTA at the Presidential Palace in Manila, Philippines Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. The Muslim rebels will serve as administrators of a new Muslim autonomous region in a delicate milestone to settle one of Asia's longest-raging rebellions. Several commanders, including Commander Bravo, long wanted for deadly attacks were given safety passes to be able to travel to Manila and join the ceremony.(AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana wants review of 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 1, 2019, file photo, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a news conference with Philippines Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. at the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs Home Office in Manila, Philippines. The United States is more likely to be involved in a &quot;shooting war&quot; in the disputed South China Sea than the Philippines but the latter would be embroiled in such a conflict just the same because of its 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty with Washington, the Philippine defense chief said Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool, File)

Philippines worried it may get involved in war at sea for US

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (right) met with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday for private talks on a range of subjects, including "ways to improve cooperation on regional security and counterterrorism," according to the State Department. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

China rivalry hovers over Mike Pompeo’s Manila stop

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Philippine official: Abu Sayyaf harboring suicide bomber

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

In this photo provided by WESMINCOM Armed Forces of the Philippines, a police investigator examines the scene of a grenade attack of a Muslim mosque in Zamboanga city in southern Philippines early Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The attack came after suspected militants exploded two bombs at a Roman Catholic Cathedral in southern Jolo, Sulu province, during a Sunday Mass. (WESMINCOM Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP)

Grenade thrown into Philippine mosque kills 2 Islam teachers

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In this photo provided by WESMINCOM Armed Forces of the Philippines, a soldier views the site inside a Roman Catholic cathedral in Jolo, the capital of Sulu province in the southern Philippines after two bombs exploded Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. The Philippine government says it will &quot;pursue to the ends of the earth the ruthless perpetrators&quot; behind bomb attacks that killed over a dozen people and wounded many more during a Sunday Mass at a cathedral on the restive southern island. (WESMINCOM Armed Forces of the Philippines Via AP)

Duterte sees bombed church, tells army to crush Abu Sayyaf

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

In this photo provided by WESMINCOM Armed Forces of the Philippines, soldiers and police cordon off the area after two bombs exploded outside a Roman Catholic cathedral (background right) in Jolo, the capital of Sulu province in the southern Philippines where militants are active, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. The Philippine government says it will &quot;pursue to the ends of the earth the ruthless perpetrators&quot; behind bomb attacks that killed over a dozen people and wounded many more during a Sunday Mass at a cathedral on the restive southern island. (WESMINCOM Armed Forces of the Philippines Via AP)

The Latest: Pope reacts to bombings in Philippines church

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South Korea's forward Son Heung-Min runs with the ball during the AFC Asian Cup group C soccer match between South Korea and China at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Son Heung-min helps South Korea beat China 2-0 at Asian Cup

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Strong quake off Philippines prompts panic, tsunami warning

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

Philippine rebels abduct 2 soldiers, several militiamen

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Miss Philippines Catriona Gray waves after being crowned Miss Universe during the final round of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.(AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Philippines’ Catriona Gray named Miss Universe 2018

By KAWEEWIT KAEWJINDA - Associated Press

In this Nov. 14, 2018, file photo, Philippine ambassador to the U.S., Jose Manuel Romualdez, left, and U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis shake hands at two of the Bells of Balangiga at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Three church bells seized by American troops as war trophies more than a century ago arrived in Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, to be handed back to the Philippines in a move long demanded by Filipino leaders, including the current president, who is critical of Washington and has moved closer to China. (AP Photo/Mead Gruver, File)

U.S. returns 3 disputed bells taken from Philippines in 1901

By Jim Gomez - Associated Press

A Filipino boy watches a display depicting alleged harassment of the military to people in the provinces, as demonstrators call for an end to martial law during a rally near the Malacanang palace in Manila, Philippines on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to extend martial law in the country's south by another year amid concerns over possible militant attacks, although democracy advocates fear it could worsen human rights conditions. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Duterte seeks martial law extension in southern Philippines

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press