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02 Nov 2022

10 Can't-Miss Places To Visit In The Philippines iIn 2022

It’s always good to be prepared ahead of time so that you can enjoy your trip as much as possible and make sure you see everything on your itinerary.

The Philippines

26 Dec 2019

Christmas typhoon kills at least 13 in Philippines

Typhoon Phanfone hit the Philippines late on Tuesday with winds of up to 120 kph (75 mph) and gusts of 150 kph, heavy rain and flooding.

08 Jul 2017

With an eye on China, India to host ASEAN nations for Republic Day celebrations

Some ASEAN nations are not in good terms with the 'Dragon' over territorial claims in South China Sea.

South China Sea

07 Jul 2017

Beijing cautions US after two if its bombers fly over disputed South China Sea

China has reacted after two United States long-range supersonic bombers flew over the disputed South China Sea, saying it opposes the use of military force by other countries as an excuse to harm Beijing's sovereignity.

15 May 2017

China, Vietnam agree to keep South China Sea tensions in check

In 2014, the tension between the two communist countries peaked more dramatically when China moved an oil rig into disputed waters and protests broke out across Vietnam.

28 Feb 2017

China to build first underwater platform in South China Sea

China has maritime disputes in the South China Sea and East China Sea.

The Philippines

22 Dec 2016

Philippines rights body to probe Duterte killing boast

The Philippines independent human rights watchdog said Thursday it will investigate President Rodrigo Duterte`s admission he killed three criminals years ago, after the United Nation`s rights chief called for a murder probe.

The Philippines

14 Dec 2016

Philippines cancels visit by UN rapporteur on extrajudicial killings

The Philippines has cancelled a trip next year by the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings to look into the rising death toll in its war on drugs, the country`s foreign minister said on Wednesday.

The Philippines

26 Aug 2016

Philippine govt, Communist rebels agree on indefinite truce: Norway

The Philippine government and Communist guerrillas have agreed an indefinite extension to a ceasefire to facilitate talks on a peace deal, Norway, which is playing the role of intermediary, announced Friday.

05 Aug 2016

Bangladesh says Philippines President commits to return heist money funnelled via Manila

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has given a commitment that $81 million stolen by cyber criminals from the account of Bangladesh Bank in New York and funnelled through bank accounts in Manila would be returned, the Bangladesh ambassador to the Philippines said on Friday.

South China Sea

04 Aug 2016

'Give them a bloody nose': Xi pressed for stronger South China Sea response

25 Jul 2016

Beijing dodges ASEAN rebuke over South China Sea row

Southeast Asian nations avoided rebuking Beijing or mentioning a recent UN-backed tribunal ruling against its claims in the South China Sea in a statement issued that will be seen as a victory for the regional giant.

25 Jul 2016

Vietnam warns South China Sea is a `test` of ASEAN

Vietnam has warned that the inability of Southeast Asian nations to forge a unified front against Beijing`s militarisation of the South China Sea is a "test" of the regional bloc in the face of its greatest security challenge.

20 Jul 2016

US says its forces will keep operating in South China Sea

US military forces will continue to operate in the South China Sea in accordance with international law, the US Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson said on Wednesday during a visit to a Chinese naval base.

Taiwanese lawmakers

20 Jul 2016

Taiwan lawmakers, fishermen protest at disputed island

Taiwanese lawmakers and fishermen headed to an island in the disputed South China Sea Wednesday to protest at an international tribunal ruling which undermined Taipei`s claims there.

South China Sea

18 Jul 2016

South China Sea tensions: Indian naval officer says ready to help other Asian countries

Close on the heels of a United Nations-backed tribunal's verdict invalidating China's vast claims in the South China Sea, a senior officer of the Indian Navy has said that the country is prepared to help other Asian nations in case of breach of their maritime security.

South China Sea

14 Jul 2016

Philippines urges China to `respect` sea ruling

The Philippines urged Beijing on Thursday to respect an international tribunal`s ruling that rejected Chinese claims to most of the South China Sea, escalating a row that has raised the prospect of conflict.

South China Sea

14 Jul 2016

Violation of international norms can be disruptive: US on South China Sea

After China refused to abide by an international tribunal's ruling against its expansive claim in the strategic South China Sea, the US has warned that violation of international norms by "bigger countries" can be disruptive and asserted that the verdict is binding and final.

13 Jul 2016

Taiwan sends warship to South China Sea after ruling

A Taiwanese warship set sail for the South China Sea "to defend Taiwan`s maritime territory".

South China Sea

08 Jul 2016

Philippines willing to share South China Sea: Govt

The Philippines is willing to share natural resources with Beijing in contested South China Sea areas even if it wins a legal challenge next week, Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay told AFP Friday.

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