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Junta denies killing civilians in hospital strike

Yangon—Myanmar’s military junta denied on Saturday killing civilians in a hospital air strike that left more than 30 people dead. A military jet bombed late...

Myanmar junta air strike kills 31, says worker

MRAUK U, Myanmar – A Myanmar military air strike killed 31 people at a hospital, an on-site aid worker said Thursday, as the junta...

Philippines, ASEAN allies assist Filipino scam hub victims

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the Philippine government is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safe return of the 14 Filipinos...

Myanmar junta seizes 30 receivers

YANGON – Myanmar’s junta raided one of the country’s most notorious cyberscam centers and seized Starlink satellite internet devices, it said Monday, after an...

Solons urge stronger actions on Myanmar

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Tuesday filed a resolution urging the executive branch, particularly the Department of Foreign Affairs, to take bolder...

Filipinos warned about shady recruitment schemes in Myanmar

The Philippine Embassy in Yangon (Myanmar) on Thursday warned Filipinos back home about suspicious job offers and recruitment schemes there. In an advisory, the Embassy...

Filipinos reminded of Myanmar deployment ban

The Philippine Embassy in Myanmar expressed concern about the rising number of Filipinos entering the country as customer service representatives. In a statement posted on...

Myanmar junta unveils new election details

YANGON – Myanmar’s ruling junta released details of its long-awaited December election on Thursday, saying the first voting phase would cover about a third...

Myanmar junta captures key battlefield town

YANGON – Myanmar’s junta said Wednesday its troops have captured a battlefield town in the country’s east, clawing back rebel-contested territory as it prepares...

Myanmar junta sets Dec. 28 poll date despite war

YANGON – Myanmar’s junta said Monday that long-promised elections will start on December 28, despite a raging civil war that has put much of...

Filipinas’ title defense bid ends after 1-1 draw with Myanmar

HẢI PHÒNG, Vietnam — The Philippine national women’s football team’s bid to retain its crown ended on Wednesday after being held to a 1-1...

Myanmar ethnic group vows to block elections

YANGON – One of Myanmar’s most powerful ethnic groups pledged on Monday to block elections in areas it controls, rejecting polls the military junta...

Philippines joins Malaysia in ASEAN delegation to war-torn Myanmar

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—Malaysia will lead a regional delegation to Myanmar next month after the junta scrapped its state of emergency, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan announced...

Myanmar’s named figurehead president ex-general dies

YANGON – Myanmar’s military-appointed figurehead president -- suspended from service since last year due to declining health -- died on Thursday, a junta statement...
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