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US Announces 0M Military Funding To Boost Philippines Defense

US pledges 0 million in military funding to enhance Philippines' defense against China. Discussions on strengthening alliance and intelligence-sharing p...

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US boosting alliance with the Philippines with military funding and pact amid concern over China

A Philippine official says Washington officials in Manila for talks will announce $500 million in funding to boost Philippine defenses and progress in a proposed military pact

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Philippine President Bans Chinese Online Gambling Operations

President Marcos Jr. of the Philippines bans Chinese online gambling, praised by China for combating criminal activities. Tensions rise between the two nat...

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China issues rare praise to Philippine president for his ban on Chinese online gambling operators

China has issued a rare compliment to the administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his order banning widespread and Chinese-run online gaming operations

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Typhoon Gaemi sinks ships off Taiwan and Philippines as it barrels towards China

Oil tanker in Philippines and freight ship off coast of Taiwan capsize amid typhoon’s heavy rains

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Taiwan sees flooding and landslides from Typhoon Gaemi, which caused 22 deaths in the Philippines

Taiwan has seen flooding in low-lying areas, along with landslides and building damage after Typhoon Gaemi made landfall on the island

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Philippines and Singapore broaden defense ties with a new agreement

The Philippines is signing a defense pact with Singapore that will allow their militaries to broaden their engagement, including holding joint exercises to prepare for humanitarian emergencies and other contingencies

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Philippines To Ban Offshore Gaming Operators

The Philippines bans offshore gaming operators targeting Chinese gamblers due to alleged ties to organized crime, amidst tensions with China.

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Philippines Bans Offshore Gaming Operators, Targeting Chinese Gamblers

The Philippines bans offshore gaming operators, POGOs, due to concerns of ties to organized crime and illicit activities.

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Philippines Bans Chinese-Run Online Gambling, Asserts Territorial Rights

President Marcos Jr. bans online gaming due to crimes; crackdown on illegal activities ongoing. Efforts to resolve territorial disputes with China through ...

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Marcos says Philippines ‘cannot yield’ in South China Sea dispute

Philippine president makes remarks as Beijing and Manila agree on a deal to defuse tensions at the Second Thomas Shoal.

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Philippine president orders shutdown of Chinese-run online gambling outfits employing thousands.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an immediate ban on widespread and mostly Chinese-run online gaming operations in the Philippines accusing them of venturing into crimes, including financial scams, human trafficking, torture, kidnapping and murder

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As Philippines’s Marcos addresses nation, economy, Duterte rift loom large

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is to deliver his third State of the Nation address amid protests over living conditions.

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Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China

Agreement comes as Manila and Tokyo share concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region.

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Japan and Philippines to sign defense pact letting Tokyo's forces train in Southeast Asian country

Japan and the Philippines are signing a defense pact that will allow Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills

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‘We are not criminals’: Philippines considers making divorce legal

The staunchly Catholic Southeast Asian nation is the only place other than the Vatican where divorce is banned.

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Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted again in disputed sea

The Philippine military chief says his forces will defend themselves with “the same level of force” if they come under assault again from China’s coast guard in the disputed South China Sea

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Philippines President Stands Firm Against Chinese Aggression In Sea

President of the Philippines stands firm against Chinese forces in South China Sea clash, drawing international concern and emphasizing commitment to peace...

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Philippines won’t be ‘intimidated’ but won’t start war amid row with China

President Marcos says he’s in favour of peaceful resolution but refuses to be intimidated after a navy clash with China.

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Happily never after: Fighting for the right to divorce in the Philippines

When he was elected president of the Philippines in 2022, Ferdinand Marcos Jr vowed to legalise divorce. The Catholic nation is the only country in the world, along with the Vatican, to ban it. Yet two years on, legislation has still not been passed. That could happen by the end…

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Philippines says it won't back down, but won't start a war, after clash with Chinese Coast Guard

The president of the Philippines says his country will not yield to “any foreign power” after Chinese forces injured Filipino navy personnel and damaged at least two military boats with machetes, axes and hammers in a clash in the disputed South China Sea, but added the Philippines will never instigate…

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Philippines won't invoke mutual defense treaty with US after Chinese confrontation at disputed shoal

The Philippines says it has no plans to invoke its mutual defense treaty with the United States after the Chinese coast guard reportedly rammed, boarded and used machetes and axes to damage two Philippine navy boats in a chaotic faceoff that injured several Filipino navy personnel at a disputed shoal…

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The Philippine vice president resigns from posts in Marcos' Cabinet as alliance flounders

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has resigned from her posts of education secretary and head of an anti-insurgency body as her whirlwind alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. unraveled over key differences

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Philippine Independence Day Celebrations Around The Globe

Learn about the historical significance and global celebrations of Philippine Independence Day, uniting Filipinos worldwide in cultural pride and festivities.

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A growing Filipino diaspora means plenty of celebration worldwide for Philippine Independence Day

In the Philippines, where colonial rule under Spain and later the United States endured for nearly four centuries, June 12 is the real Independence Day

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