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Maria Clara Valdez
Foreign Affairs Editor
Maria Clara Valdez brings extensive international experience to DailyNews.ph, having served as a foreign correspondent in Washington D.C. and Beijing. Holding a Master's in International Relations from the Ateneo de Manila University, she specializes in Indo-Pacific geopolitics, ASEAN diplomatic summits, and global trade relations. Her rigorous coverage of the South China Sea disputes earned her a citation from the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA).
Recent Contributions by Maria Clara Valdez
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Gambia Utilizes Sale of Ex-Dictator’s Mansion for Victim Compensation
OCTOBER 21, 2026
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Philippines Gears Up for 49th ASEAN Summit With Trained Tourism Staff
OCTOBER 19, 2026
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Israeli Settlers Clash with Palestinians and US Journalist in West Bank
OCTOBER 16, 2026
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Japanese Mayor on TIME100 Next for Progressive Maternity Leave Stance
OCTOBER 2, 2026
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ADB Approves $1.5 Billion Loan to Philippines Amid Global Tensions
SEPTEMBER 25, 2026
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Ukrainian Drones Strike Moscow Region. This highlights War's Escalation
SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
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Philippine Defense Chief Defends Taiwan Office Amid Chinese Objections
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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Italy Faces Increased Spread of West Nile Virus Due to Rising Temperatures
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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Philippines Ferry Fire Claims 35 Lives as Rescue Operations Intensify
SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
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Conductor Julian Wachner Sentenced for Child Abuse Material Possession
SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
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Jury Stalemate in Lindsay Clancy Trial Highlights US Legal Challenges
SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
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Ex-Congressman Santos Banned from Kalshi for State of the Union Bets
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
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