Philippine women's team in AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Group A
The Philippine women's football team has been drawn into Group A for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, set to take place from March 1 to 21, 2026 in Australia.
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South Korea
South Korea is a country in East Asia where recent events include the re-arrest of fugitive Na Ikhyeon and his accomplice Kang Changbeom, who escaped during a court hearing but were caught hiding in the Philippines. Additionally, the nation celebrated a slight increase in its birth rate for the first time in a decade, though it remains well below the replacement level needed to maintain population stability.
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Last updated at August 2, 2025.
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Romualdez thanks S.Korea for donating 2,016 tons of rice to aid disaster victims
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Korean Embassy thanks PH gov't for tourist safety
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