Philippines
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Philippines in Record Defence Spending Plan amid China Tensions
The Philippines is planning a 25 percent hike in its defence budget next year, mainly to bolster its claims in the disputed South China ... -
Analyst Urges US to Back Philippines in Maritime Dispute
A prominent American security expert has suggested to Congress that the U.S. declare the security of shoals and islands controlled by the Philippines in ... -
Philippines Reopens Former U.S. Naval Base Amid Dispute With China
The Philippines decided to reopen the former U.S. naval base in Subic Bay, which was closed for more than 20 years. The move shows ... -
Philippines Reinforces its Claim to South China Sea Outpost
The Philippine navy is quietly reinforcing the hull and deck of a rusting ship it ran aground on a disputed South China ... -
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Hundreds Hospitalized Due to Candy Poisoning
Hundreds of people in at least six towns and a city in Surigao del Sur were hospitalized on Friday (July 10) after being allegedly ... -
Philippines Agrees To Host 2019 SEA Games
The Philippines has formally assumed the responsibility of hosting the 2019 Southeast Asian Games without promising to build a new stadium. Philippine Sports Commission ... -
Philippines in Full Force on 1st Day at The Hague
The Philippines came out in full force on the first day of its oral hearings at The Hague, The Netherlands, over its historic case ... -
Swimming with Whale Sharks in the Philippines
It’s 6 a.m. and nearly 100 tourists are gearing up excitedly on the beach at Oslob. We’re here to see the largest fish in ... -
DOH confirms MERS-CoV case in Philippines
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Monday (July 6) the second case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the Philippines after ... -
Philippines Sees Favorable Claim Case Ruling
The Philippines is confident of getting a favorable ruling from the international arbitral tribunal on its case against China’s excessive claims in the West ...
