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Philippines and New Zealand Sign Visiting Forces Agreement

Posted on April 30, 2025 6,800 views

The Philippines and New Zealand have signed a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), enhancing their defense alliance by enabling troop deployments on each other’s soil. Signed in Manila by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins, the agreement facilitates closer military collaboration amid growing security concerns in the Indo-Pacific.

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Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Sending Ash Plume 4 Kilometers High

Posted on April 8, 2025 5,400 views

On April 8, 2025, Mount Kanlaon erupted, emitting a 4-kilometer-high ash plume and scattering debris over nearby villages. The eruption prompted school closures and advisories for residents to avoid the 6-kilometer danger zone around the volcano. No injuries or structural damage were reported.

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Baker Accused of Killing 7 Colleagues in Antipolo

Posted on April 22, 2025 4,900 views

In Antipolo City, bakery owner Bogart Ramirez was arrested for allegedly stabbing seven of his coworkers to death while they slept, following his birthday celebration. The incident is under investigation, with authorities examining possible motives and the involvement of other suspects.

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