US pledges funds to boost Philippine defences amid China disputes
By Simon Lewis and Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) -The United States on Tuesday pledged funding of $500 million for the…
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Philippines says China ‘mischaracterised’ South China Sea resupply mission deal
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' foreign ministry accused China on Sunday of 'mischaracterising' an arrangement between them that allowed…
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Blinken chides Beijing’s ‘escalating actions’ at sea, concerned over Taiwan
VIENTIANE (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticised Beijing's "escalating and unlawful actions" in the South China Sea at…
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Australia signs $1.4 billion deal to upgrade navy submarines
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia said on Saturday it had signed a A$2.2 billion ($1.4 billion) four-year contract with state-owned submarine…
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China’s foreign minister warns Philippines over US missile deployment
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned the Philippines over the U.S. intermediate-range missile deployment, saying such…
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Philippine Coast Guard to deploy floating barriers to contain oil spill
By Faith Brown with Pam Castro in Manila LIMAY, Philippines, July 26, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine Coast Guard planned…
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Philippines says tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of oil capsizes in Manila Bay
MANILA, July 25, 2024 (AFP) - A Philippine-flagged tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil capsized and sank…
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President Marcos urges swift relief as Typhoon Carina and monsoon batter the Philippines
Manila, July 24, 2024 - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has urged government agencies to prioritize assistance to isolated areas…
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Streets turned into rivers as Typhoon Gaemi hits Philippines
MANILA, July 24, 2024 (AFP) - Relentless rain drenched the northern Philippines on Wednesday, triggering flooding in Manila and…
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Harris leads Trump in new poll after Biden dropout
WASHINGTON, July 23, 2024 (AFP) - Vice President Kamala Harris is narrowly beating rival Donald Trump in a national presidential…
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