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Go To Jail For A Retweet? Filipino Lawmaker Tries To Ease Concern

Does he need to watch what he likes? Facebook's logo is reflected in the glasses of a student in Manila. Ted Aljibe /AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Go To Jail For A Retweet? Filipino Lawmaker Tries To Ease Concern

October 4, 2012 • Critics say a new "cybercrime prevention act" puts Filipinos at risk if they merely "like" or retweet libelous statements. But an author of the law says prosecutors would have to prove there was a conspiracy to spread such messages.

Even As Rains Ease, Disaster Grows In Philippines; 2.1 Million Affected

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Even As Rains Ease, Disaster Grows In Philippines; 2.1 Million Affected

August 9, 2012 • Monsoons have overwhelmed Manila. There's widespread flooding and there have been many landslides. Nearly 600,000 people have now had to flee their homes. At least 19 people are dead.

Flooding In Philippines Forces 400,000 To Evacuate; 16 Deaths Reported

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Flooding In Philippines Forces 400,000 To Evacuate; 16 Deaths Reported

August 8, 2012 • According to officials, about 1.2 million people have been affected. Manila is being called a "waterworld."

Chilling Image: Filipino Official Takes Photograph As His Killer Takes Aim

In this handout photo provided by the Dagsa Family, an alleged assassin aims a gun at Reynaldo Dagsa, who was taking a picture of his family early on Jan. 1, 2011. Reynaldo Dagsa/AP hide caption

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August 24, 2010 • Philippine police admitted they mishandled the Manila hostage crisis that resulted in eight tourists dying. They didn't have the equipment or training, but also didn't take advantage of the opportunities to end the crisis by killing the captor.

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Go To Jail For A Retweet? Filipino Lawmaker Tries To Ease Concern

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Even As Rains Ease, Disaster Grows In Philippines; 2.1 Million Affected

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Flooding In Philippines Forces 400,000 To Evacuate; 16 Deaths Reported

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Chilling Image: Filipino Official Takes Photograph As His Killer Takes Aim

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Philippine Police Show How To Not Handle Hostage Crises