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ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says
The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding,
Philippines and U.S. hold joint maritime drills in South China Sea
MANILA (Reuters) -- The Philippines and the United States carried out joint maritime exercises for a fifth time in the South China Sea, Manila's armed forces said on Sunday, in a move that would likely irk China.
China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall’ with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response, including new international lawsuits.
Philippines, China pledge to seek common ground on South China Sea
The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South China Sea, their foreign ministries said on Thursday, as heated rows persist over vessels deployed around disputed features.
Philippine Navy Holds Exercise Near China-controlled Reef
The Philippine Navy said its warships held exercises Friday in the South China Sea as part of its efforts to assert its sovereign rights over waters also claimed by Beijing.
Scores of Afghans have left for the US after their visas were processed in the Philippines
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines says that nearly 200 Afghan nationals have been flown on to the United States after ...
The Philippines is building a new city from scratch to withstand extreme weather. Will it work?
New Clark City could be a beacon of hope—or a greenwashed illusion. The highway approaching New Clark City is wide—four lanes ...
Philippines Plans More Steps to Avert Spike in Rice Prices
The Philippines said it’s taking more steps to lower rice prices, which officials said have remained high despite hefty ...
Japan and Philippines plan to convey to Trump the need for US engagement in Asia
Japan and the Philippines plan to convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to ...
Philippines’ Black Nazarene procession draws hundreds of thousands of devotees
Hundreds of thousands of barefoot devotees joined an annual procession in the Philippines of a centuries-old statue of Jesus ...
US Secures Ties With Japan, Philippines Ahead of Trump Return
The US secured ties with key Asian allies Japan and the Philippines ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, with ...
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Many Luzon areas face power interruptions Jan. 20-25 due to Meralco repairs
Some parts of Metro Manila, Central Luzon and Southern Luzon will experience power interruption from January 20 to 25, 2025, ...
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PH, US conduct 1st maritime cooperative activity for 2025
MANILA – Naval and air units from the Philippines and the United States conducted this year's first maritime cooperative ...