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Mikhail Flores

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Philippines, US forces to train retaking island in joint military drills

Philippine and U.S. forces will simulate retaking enemy-occupied islands during joint military drills starting next week in areas facing Taiwan and the South China

Asia|News|World

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
Asia|News|US|World

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
Asia|Economy|News

Weak demand restrains Philippine Q1 growth, rates likely on hold

The Philippine economy accelerated less than expected in the first quarter as weaker consumer spending restrained growth, reinforcing

Weak demand restrains Philippine Q1 growth, rates likely on hold
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

China's defence ministry condemns US missile deployment in Philippines

China's defence ministry on Thursday strongly condemned the deployment of a U.S. intermediate range missile system in the northern

China's defence ministry condemns US missile deployment in Philippines
Asia|Economy

Philippine CPI rises for fourth straight month in May

Philippine annual inflation quickened for a fourth straight month in May due largely to the faster pace of increases in housing, utility and

Philippine CPI rises for fourth straight month in May
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
Asia|News|World

Philippines tells Beijing words must match actions in South China Sea

The Philippines urged China on Wednesday to avoid actions that endanger sailors and vessels in the South China Sea, saying peace could not

Philippines tells Beijing words must match actions in South China Sea
Asia|News|World

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
Asia|News|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy thanks Marcos for Philippine participation in peace summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked his Philippine counterpart on Monday for Manila's participation in a high-level peace summit

Ukraine's Zelenskiy thanks Marcos for Philippine participation in peace summit
Asia|News|US|World

Philippines, US repel mock foreign invaders in annual military exercises

U.S. and Philippine armed forces fired missiles and artillery to thwart a simulated invasion in the Philippines' northern waters facing Taiwan on

Philippines, US repel mock foreign invaders in annual military exercises
Asia|News|World

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
Asia|News|World

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
Asia|News|World

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
Asia|News|World

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
Asia|News|World

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
Asia|News|World

Philippines says has 'arrangement' with Beijing on South China Sea, but no ship inspections

The Philippines has reached an agreement with Beijing on its resupply missions to soldiers aboard a grounded naval vessel in the South China Sea, but will not

Philippines says has 'arrangement' with Beijing on South China Sea, but no ship inspections
Asia|News|World

Oil spill threatens Philippines capital after tanker capsizes

A marine tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday, causing the death of a crew member and an oil

Oil spill threatens Philippines capital after tanker capsizes
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Philippines economy grows 6.3% in Q2 despite 'anaemic' consumer spending

The Philippine economy expanded slightly faster than expected in the second quarter, with government spending and investments offsetting "

Asia|News|World

Philippines says US missile system poses no threat to China

The Philippines sought to assure China on Friday that the presence of a U.S. intermediate-range missile system on its territory posed no threat to China and would

Asia|News|US|World

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
Asia|News|World

Philippines, Vietnam boost military ties amid South China Sea tensions

Vietnam and the Philippines agreed on Friday to advance defence and military relations and deepen collaboration on maritime security, in a significant step by two

Philippines, Vietnam boost military ties amid South China Sea tensions
Asia|News|World

Philippines death toll from tropical storm Yagi rises to 13

At least 13 people have died in the Philippines due to tropical storm Yagi, while schools and government offices were closed in Manila and nearby provinces on

Philippines death toll from tropical storm Yagi rises to 13

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