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Latest Aerial Views Of China's Artificial Islands In The South China Sea Airfields, buildings, recreational facilities, and other structures are seen on the artificial islands built by China in these pictures taken on October 25, 2022 in the Spratly Islands, South China Sea.

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Scenes today in Manila as Filipinos take part in a protest against massive corruption in multibillion-peso flood control projects — a scandal that has fueled outrage in one of the world’s most typhoon-prone nations.

Lawmakers and members of the public continue to demonstrate against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul. The country faces significant political turmoil following Yoon's martial law declaration, which was quickly overturned by lawmakers. 📸: Chung Sung-Jun, @eacayan

Veterans of the South Korean Marines have their heads shaved in protest against President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul. South Korea faces significant political turmoil after the president declared emergency martial law, which was quickly voted down by other members of the government. 📸: Ezra Acayan

"Meron akong death squad." (I have a death squad) Former President Rodrigo Duterte appears before lawmakers to answer questions about his administration’s war on drugs, marking his first appearance in any investigation on the matter. Pictures for @GettyImages @GettyImagesNews

Filipino photojournalist Ezra Acayan was named Getty's News Photographer of the Year for Asia Pacific. In an era of videos and misinformation, he shares why he believes pictures remain relevant. #ANCHeadstart

Oil slick from the sunken tanker MT Terra Nova carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel, leaks into the waters of Manila Bay in Manila, Philippines. The country is potentially facing its worst oil spill disaster. More #GettyFootage 🎥@eacayan ➡️tinyl.io/BCjU

An aerial view shows an oil slick from the sunken tanker MT Terra Nova off the coast of Malolos and Pambong, Bulacan province, in Manila Bay on July 29, 2024. Pictures for @GettyImages @GettyImagesNews

Barges crashed into a bridge during the onslaught of #TyphoonGaemi in Manila, #Philippines. The #typhoon enhanced monsoon rains in the country, causing at least 22 deaths and displacing over 600,000 people. #GettyNewsVideo 🎥Ezra Acayan 👉tinyurl.com/5fe5ey67

Workers dump blocks of ice at a pool amid extreme heat at the Hidden Sanctuary Resort on May 4, 2024 in Marilao, Bulacan province, Philippines. Pictures for @GettyImages @GettyImagesNews 🥵🥶

Four years ago, time stood still.

Unaizah May 4, carrying supplies for troops stationed in Ayungin Shoal, is blocked by a Chinese Coast Guard vessel. @GettyImages @GettyImagesNews

Philippine Coast Guard personnel riding a rubber boat after responding to injured personnel aboard Unaizah May 4, after it was hit by water cannons from Chinese Coast Guard ships.

Some scenes as Philippine ships conduct a routine resupply mission to troops stationed at Ayungin Shoal on March 05, 2024 in the South China Sea, which left four Filipinos with minor injuries after a supply vessel's windshield was shattered by water cannons. @GettyImages

You shouldn't miss this @WorldPressPhoto FREE PUBLIC FORUM 'In Focus: Visual Storytellers in Narrative Building and Changemaking' on February 28! Ft. photojournalists Ezra Acayan, Hannah Reyes Morales, and Kimberly dela Cruz. REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/WPPInFocusForum