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US forces deploy anti-ship missiles in Philippines and stage live-fire drills near China hotspots
The mock battle scenarios under the annual Balikatan military exercises between the United States and the Philippines over ...
FirstFT: Beijing’s seizure of disputed South China Sea reef revives tensions with the Philippines
Also in today’s newsletter, tariff-fuelled demand slump hits US ports and air freight, and Vanguard rules out China ...
Philippines stands to benefit from US tariff shake-up, but must address constraints, study shows
The Philippines stands to benefit from a sweeping U.S. tariff overhaul that has disrupted global trade flows, a new study ...
Staunchly Catholic Philippines begins period of mourning for Pope Francis
The Philippines began a period of national mourning for Pope Francis on Wednesday, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ...
US general says allied forces can repel Asia aggression as Philippines combat drills open
Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of ...
Jiggly Caliente exits 'Drag Race Philippines' after losing 'most' of right leg
"Drag Race" star and actress Bianca Castro, better known as Jiggly Caliente, is stepping back from "Drag Race Philippines" ...
Philippines’ Ayala Corp. Aims To Quadruple AC Health’s Valuation To $2 Billion
The venture will continue to expand its network of hospitals, clinics and drugstores both organically and through ...
Philippines Places Bulusan Volcano at Alert 1 After Eruption
The Philippines has placed a volcano in the nation’s eastern part under alert level 1 in a five-scale rating following a ...
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Philippines denies 'irresponsible' Chinese report on disputed reef
The Philippines on Monday slammed an "irresponsible" Chinese state media report claiming a disputed reef in the South China ...
Philippines flag raised at Vancouver Sun Run start line after Lupa Lupa Day festival tragedy
Hours after the deadly incident at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival, Vancouver held another major event, the Sun Run, under the ...
Philippines denies Chinese report on disputed reef
MANILA: The Philippines on Monday (April 28) slammed an "irresponsible" Chinese state media report claiming a disputed reef ...
China and Philippines display their flags on a disputed South China Sea outcropping
BEIJING (AP) — China says six Filipinos landed on a tiny outcropping that both countries claim in the South China Sea, days after photos emerged of Chinese coast guard officers displaying a Chinese ...