The Philippines has been making headlines due to its ongoing disputes with China over the South China Sea. Recent incidents include clashes between Philippine troops and small Muslim rebel groups, as well as confrontations with the Chinese coast guard at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. The Philippines has been vocal about its concerns regarding China's military presence in the region and has sought to deepen cooperation with allies like the United States, Japan, and Australia to counter Chinese operations in the South China Sea.
The Philippines, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. It is situated in the western Pacific Ocean and is known for its diverse culture, stunning landscapes, and vibrant population. The country has a rich history shaped by Spanish and American colonization, as well as its struggles for independence. The Philippines is a democratic republic with a mixed economy driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and services. It is a member of various international organizations and has played a significant role in regional affairs, particularly in relation to maritime disputes in the South China Sea.
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The Chinese embassy in Manila had said China and the Philippines earlier this year agreed on a ‘new model’ for the Second Thomas Shoal.
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Island-retaking exercise in northern Philippines appears to be in preparation for hostilities breaking out over Taiwan, says veteran journalist.
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Emerging alliance expected to undertake more maritime exercises and provide greater security help to the Philippines in its South China Sea claims.
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Economic Planning Secretary Balisacan said there was no attempt to sideline Chinese investors even as the two nations increasingly engaged in diplomatic stand-offs.
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The comments made by the spokesman of the Philippine Coastguard follow this week's confrontation in the South China Sea.
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The incident was the latest to occur between the two countries at the disputed atoll in the South China Sea.
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China has publicized for the first time what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to South China Sea islands
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Many countries experiencing heat waves are torn between closing schools or leaving them open, both of which negatively affect children's learning.
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Philippine troops have killed the leader of a small Muslim rebel group and eleven of his men blamed for past bombings and extortion in a clash in the country’s south
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American and Filipino forces have launched their largest combat exercises in years in a show of allied firepower that will include joint sails with the French navy and a ship-sinking drill near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed Beijing
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American and Filipino forces have launched their largest combat exercises in years in a show of allied firepower that will include joint sails with the French navy and a ship-sinking drill near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed Beijing
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Still, the Philippine president sought to assure China it was not a target, saying the summit was 'not against any country.'
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Chinese foreign ministry says Beijing consistently committed to dialogue and consultation with Manila to manage and control Second Thomas Shoal situation.
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Philippine president departs for US for first trilateral meeting seen as countering China’s geopolitical influence.
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Dozens of infants have died from the highly contagious yet preventable respiratory tract infection in the Philippines already this year – and the outbreak is only expected to spread.
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China's military presence in the South China Sea outshines Manila's plans to invest in a small, underdeveloped island there.
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Fresh warning comes after Manila accuses Chinese coastguard of blocking a supply boat off disputed shoal and damaging it with water cannons.
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The county has the world's fourth-largest copper reserves, fifth-biggest nickel deposits and is also rich in cobalt — which are important for clean energy.
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The Philippines has lodged its “strongest protest” against Beijing over a water cannon assault by the Chinese coast guard that injured Filipino navy crew members and heavily damaged their boat in the disputed South China Sea
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‘Corporate life is so passive aggressive and I hate it’