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NASA captures total solar eclipse

A NASA animation also shows the path the shadow of the moon took. Total eclipses occur when the moon moves between…

China on high alert for Japan’s moves in disputed South China Sea

BEIJING, China -- Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hong Lei said china was on "high alert" for Japan’s military moves in…

Japanese submarine to visit Philippines

A Japanese submarine will visit the Philippines for the first time in 15 years, along with two warships that will…

Albert del Rosario formally steps down as PHL top diplomat

MANILA, Philippines -- After five years in service, Secretary Albert Del Rosario formally stepped down as the country's top diplomat…

DFA confirms Chinese ships left disputed sea

MANILa, Philippines -- The Philippines confirmed Thursday that Chinese Coast Guard ships had left an area in the disputed South…

Former Malaysian leader says, ASEAN powerless to stop China’s sea incursions

FORMER Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad says, ASEAN nations are hemmed in on the disputed South China Sea, avoiding confronting china…

Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry summons PHL envoy over Binay remarks

MALAYSIAN Foreign Minister Wisma Putra has summoned Philippine embassy’s charge d’ affaires, Maria Antonina Mendoza-Oblena over published remarks by Vice…

Philippines capable of double-digit growth – IMF

The International Monetary Fund or IMF expects the Philippines to post double-digit economic growth amid a steady improvement in public…

4 dead, 5 missing in Philippine mine accident – police

MONKAYO, Mindanao -- Police said 4 people died and 5 are missing after water flooded a mine in a mountainous…

Japan and Philippines sign defense agreement amid growing tensions in South China Sea

MANILA, Philippines -- Japan signed an agreement to supply defense equipment to the Philippines. Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said the…

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