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Philippine diplomat witnessed Chinese ships' aggressive actions in disputed South China Sea

A senior Filipino diplomat known for his past expletive-laced tirade against China joined a coast guard trip to the disputed South China Sea last week and saw Beijing’s ships block and nearly collide with Philippine vessels, including one he was on

The Independent UK

Chinese coast guard claims to have chased away Philippine navy ship from South China Sea shoal

China’s coast guard claims to have chased a Philippine navy ship from a disputed shoal in the South China Sea as tensions between the two countries over rich fishing areas escalate

The Independent UK

3 Filipino fishermen die in South China Sea after their boat is hit by a passing commercial vessel

The Philippine coast guard says three Filipino fishermen have died in the disputed South China Sea after their boat was accidentally hit by a passing commercial vessel

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Philippines Marcos Jr says boat deaths in South China Sea being probed

Philippine Coast Guard said three Filipino fishermen died when their boat was hit and sank in disputed sea.

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Marcos says the Philippines will defend its waters against Chinese aggression

The president says he doesn't want trouble, but says Manila will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard removed a floating barrier China placed at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

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Marcos says Philippines is not looking for trouble but will defend waters against Chinese aggression

The Philippine president says his country does not want a confrontation but will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard removed a floating barrier placed by China at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Philippines says it will remove any barrier China installs in the disputed South China Sea

A Philippine admiral says Filipino forces will dismantle any floating barrier that China’s coast guard may install in the disputed South China Sea

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Philippines removes South China Sea ‘floating barrier’ installed by China

Manila says President Marcos issued the order in defiance of Beijing’s position that the disputed area belongs to China.

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Disappearances ‘speak to dangers’ of environmental activism in Philippines

Some 15 activists and community organisers have gone missing since Ferdinand Marcos Jr took power in the Philippines.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia warns against new conflicts as U.S., China, Russia attend ASEAN summit

At East Asia summit, leaders warned against sharpening rivalries. US VP Harris, Chinese Premier Li, Russian FM Lavrov urged to manage differences to avoid a "new Cold War". Leaders' statement omitted mention of South China Sea & Ukraine war. ASEAN chair Widodo: "Responsibility to not create new tensions". UN Sec-Gen…

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China's premier is on a charm offensive as ASEAN summit protests Beijing's aggression at sea

In talks with Southeast Asian leaders Wednesday in the Indonesian capital, Chinese Premier Li Qiang underscored his country’s importance as the world’s second-biggest economy and as the top trading partner of the region

The Independent UK

Myanmar will not be allowed ASEAN leadership in 2026

The move is a new blow to the ruling generals seeking international recognition after seizing power in 2021.

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Myanmar won't be allowed to lead Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026, in blow to generals

Myanmar won’t take over the rotating leadership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as scheduled in 2026, in the latest blow to efforts by its ruling generals to gain international recognition after violently seizing power in 2021

The Independent UK

Philippines’ Marcos orders price cap for rice amid ‘alarming’ price surge

Presidential office announces price ceiling for staple, citing ‘considerable economic strain on Filipinos’.

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As Australia strengthens its ties with the Philippines, it's wading even further into the dangerous South China Sea

At the end of last week, 1,200 Australian troops took part in a joint military exercise in the Philippines with hundreds of Filipino and American forces. Their mission: simulating the retaking of an island by a hostile force, presumably in the South China Sea.

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Australian, US, Filipino forces practice retaking an island in a drill along the South China Sea

Australian and Filipino forces, backed by U.S. Marines, have practiced retaking an island seized by hostile forces in a large military drill on the northwestern Philippine coast facing the South China Sea

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Philippines callout: what do you think of Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s first year as president?

We would like to hear from people in the Philippines on Marcos Jr, the South China Sea and their hopes for the future

The Independent UK

Philippine president suspends 22 land reclamation projects in Manila Bay after US airs concerns

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an indefinite suspension of 22 major land reclamation projects in Manila Bay to allow a study of their environmental impact and legal compliance

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What’s behind rising China-Philippines tensions in the South China Sea?

Here’s what you need to know as maritime confrontations between China and the Philippines increase.

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Philippines summons China envoy after water cannon incident in disputed sea

Move comes after Manila accused Chinese coastguard vessels of blocking and using water cannon against Philippine ships.

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EU says free-trade talks with Philippines could unlock 'huge potential'

The European Union and the Philippines will restart negotiations on a free-trade agreement as they seek to accelerate "a new era of cooperation", European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday.

The Independent UK

EU leader pays rare visit to Philippines after stormy ties with past president over human rights

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is holding talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a sign of improving ties after a stormy period between the EU and his predecessor over human rights

The Independent UK

ASEAN states should engage bilaterally with Myanmar to resolve crisis, Malaysian leader says

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Southeast Asian countries should be given some latitude to engage informally with Myanmar on an individual basis to help resolve a deepening crisis there

Al Jazeera

Philippines to lower bar for nurses as low pay drives many abroad

Exodus of nurses due to poor working conditions has prompted Manila to propose hiring unlicensed graduates.

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Tall claims, modest gains as Philippines’s Marcos marks 1st year

Analysts say Marcos’s rhetorical deftness has helped buoy his administration’s lacklustre performance in public’s eyes.

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