Today: November 13, 2024
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Japan, Philippines agree to hold talks on reciprocal troops pact

The leaders of Japan and the Philippines on Friday agreed to start negotiations on a reciprocal troop access deal, strengthening military

Japan, Philippines agree to hold talks on reciprocal troops pact
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Philippines launches joint sea and air patrols with U.S. military

Joint maritime and air patrols in the South China Sea between the Philippines and the United States military were launched on Tuesday, Philippine

Philippines launches joint sea and air patrols with U.S. military
Election|News

Ex-Philippines president Duterte's senate election bid poses threat to former ally Marcos

The Philippines' dominant Marcos and Duterte political dynasties, uneasy allies for two years, are gearing up for an election showdown that could

Ex-Philippines president Duterte's senate election bid poses threat to former ally Marcos
Asia|News

Philippine VP Duterte exits Marcos cabinet as their alliance crumbles

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte resigned on Wednesday from the cabinet of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and another key post, not a surprise

Philippine VP Duterte exits Marcos cabinet as their alliance crumbles
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Philippines to be 'relentless' in protecting interests in South China Sea, it says

The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday of the need to "restore trust" and "rebuild confidence" to better manage maritime disputes, even as

Philippines to be 'relentless' in protecting interests in South China Sea, it says
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Lawmakers in Philippines push for probe into Pentagon's anti-vax propaganda operation

Lawmakers in the Philippines, including the head of the Senate’s foreign relations committee, are seeking an investigation into a secret U.S.

Lawmakers in Philippines push for probe into Pentagon's anti-vax propaganda operation
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Philippine senator makes Tiktok claim about China missile plans

A prominent Philippine senator has created a stir by saying on social media she has knowledge of a Chinese plan to target her country with

Philippine senator makes Tiktok claim about China missile plans
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Philippines president orders de-escalation in South China Sea, military chief says

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered his armed forces to defuse tensions in the South China Sea, his military chief said on Thursday

Philippines president orders de-escalation in South China Sea, military chief says
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Philippines says pact with Japan takes defence ties to unprecedented high

The Philippines hailed an "unprecedented" high in defence ties with Japan after the signing on Monday of a landmark military pact allowing

Philippines says pact with Japan takes defence ties to unprecedented high
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Philippines rejects 'use of force' to undermine its South China Sea interests

The Philippines rejects the "use of force" to undermine its interests in the contested South China Sea but it does not want any conflict and has

Philippines rejects 'use of force' to undermine its South China Sea interests
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Philippines, China to set up new channels to handle South China Sea rows, source and document say

The Philippines and China have agreed to set up new lines of communication to improve their handling of maritime disputes, according to a document

Philippines, China to set up new channels to handle South China Sea rows, source and document say
News|US

U.S. told Philippines it made ‘missteps’ in secret anti-vax propaganda effort

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U.S. told Philippines it made ‘missteps’ in secret anti-vax propaganda effort
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US pledges funds to boost Philippine defences amid China disputes

The United States on Tuesday pledged funding of $500 million for the Philippines' military and coast guard in a big show of support for Manila as it

US pledges funds to boost Philippine defences amid China disputes
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U.S. could escort Philippine resupply missions in South China Sea, admiral says

U.S. ships could escort Philippine vessels on resupply missions in the South China Sea, a top admiral said on Tuesday, describing what he called an "

U.S. could escort Philippine resupply missions in South China Sea, admiral says
Asia|News

Philippines eyes mid-range missiles, 40 fighter jets to modernise military

The Philippines wants to upgrade its military with mid-range missiles and advanced fighter jets, two senior security officials said on Thursday,

Philippines eyes mid-range missiles, 40 fighter jets to modernise military
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No special treatment for celebrity pastor Apollo Quiboloy, says Philippine president

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday that evangelist preacher Apollo Quiboloy will not be given special treatment following his

No special treatment for celebrity pastor Apollo Quiboloy, says Philippine president
Asia|News|US

US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise, tests wartime deployment

The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands, and is testing

US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise, tests wartime deployment
Asia|Election|News

Marcos-Duterte battle in focus as Philippines prepares for midterm election

Registration gets underway in the Philippines on Tuesday for one of the world's biggest midterm elections, headlined by what could be a bitter proxy

Marcos-Duterte battle in focus as Philippines prepares for midterm election
Asia|News

Philippines draws defence firms as military modernises amid South China Sea tension

Global defence contractors put their advanced hardware on display as the Philippines embarks on the latest phase of a multi-billion-dollar

Business|Economy|Finance

Slower Philippine inflation in September gives room for rate cuts

Philippine annual inflation accelerated at its slowest rate in more than four years in September due to a slower rise in food prices and downtrend

Slower Philippine inflation in September gives room for rate cuts
Asia|Election|US|World

Philippines confident in US security policy continuity regardless of election

The Philippines is confident in the continuity of U.S. policies in the Asia-Pacific region after the U.S. presidential election and the two countries'

Philippines confident in US security policy continuity regardless of election
Asia|US|World

Philippines confident in US alliance under Trump amid China tensions, envoy says

The Philippines expects U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific and support for its treaty ally amid South China Sea tensions to remain steady under Donald Trump, driven by

Philippines confident in US alliance under Trump amid China tensions, envoy says
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South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?

An escalating diplomatic row and recent maritime run-ins between China and the Philippines have made the highly strategic South China Sea a flashpoint.

Asia|News

China coast guard personnel a "band of barbarians", says Philippine navy official

China's coast guard personnel acted like a "band of barbarians" during a Philippine resupply mission to a contested shoal in the South China Sea this week that led to

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Philippines says its aircraft shadowed by Chinese navy helicopter during patrol

The Philippines said on Wednesday its fisheries bureau aircraft was shadowed and approached by a Chinese navy helicopter while on patrol near the disputed Scarborough

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