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Renato Solidum, head of the Philippine seismology agency, points Aug. 31, 2012, during a press conference in suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, to an area on a Philippine map where the epicenter of a 7.6-magnitude earthquake happened that day. (Associated Press)

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Men carry parts of a crashed plane that was carrying Philippine Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo in Masbate, Philippines, on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012. About 300 rescuers were searching for Mr. Robredo and his two pilots after their small plane crashed into the sea while attempting an emergency landing Saturday. (AP Photo/Malacanang Photo Bureau, Jay Morales)

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Luzviminda Limas (left) checks her house after floods recede in suburban Marikina city, east of Manila, Philippines on Aug. 10, 2012. (Associated Press)

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The Chinese frigate Dongguan, “the bully that ran aground” in the words of one Philippines official, was temporarily grounded near disputed Half Moon Shoal. (Philippines Government)

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Protesters burn an effigy of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III during a rally at suburban Quezon City northeast of Manila on Monday to protest his third State of the Nation address. Police secured the House of Representatives, where Mr. Aquino spoke. Several people were injured when riot police clashed with thousands of left-wing and trade union protesters who were seeking higher wages, land reform and a halt to alleged human rights violations. (Associated Press)

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President Obama meets with Philippines President Benigno Aquino III (left) on Friday, June 8, 2012, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Members of a religious group stand in front of a picture of pop star Lady Gaga as they hold a protest against her concert near the venue in suburban Pasay, south of Manila, Philippines, on Monday May 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

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Tensions between the Chinese people and foreigners – countries and visitors alike – are on the rise. Examples range from Chinese protesters (above) voicing their anger with the Philippines at the embassy in Beijing to a foreign woman teasing a young boy in Tiananmen Square (top). Many view the antagonism as an attempt by China's government to put the spotlight on outsiders as a distraction from the slowing economy, a high-level political scandal and a blind activist's daring flight into U.S. custody. (Associated Press)

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Lady Gaga is as confused as anyone about whether she'll be allowed to perform in Indonesia after her performances in the Philippines. (Associated Press)

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**FILE** American pop singer and songwriter Lady Gaga poses May 19, 2012, before the media upon her arrival in a hotel in Manila's financial district of Makati, Philippines. (Associated Press)