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New accord establishes a hotline Chinese and Philippine presidents can use to stop clashes at sea

A recently signed agreement will open a direct line of communication between China and the Philippines’ presidential offices to try and prevent any new confrontation from spiraling out of control in the disputed South China Sea

The Independent UK

US renews call on China to stop aggressive actions in disputed sea, where hostilities have flared

The United States has renewed a call on China to stop its aggressive actions in the South China Sea, saying a broader web of security alliances has emerged to preserve the rule of law in the disputed waters

The Independent UK

Philippines To 'Stand Our Ground' In South China Sea Dispute

The Philippines will "stand our ground" in a dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea, a top security official said Friday, eight years after an international ruling against China in the territorial contest.

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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.

Al Jazeera

Philippines, Japan On Verge Of Key Defence Pact

The Philippines and Japan are set to sign on Monday a key defence pact that will allow the deployment of troops on each other's territory.

International Business Times

Philippines Says It Agrees With China To 'De-escalate' South China Sea Tensions

The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday to "de-escalate tensions" over the South China Sea, Manila said, following a violent clash in the disputed waters last month.

International Business Times

Art-infused restaurant Carlo’s is Manila’s latest gem, by design studio JJ Acuna

A new American-Italian restaurant in Manila, Carlo’s combines vitality with old-world charm, and tempts with vodka pizza and Aperol spritz

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Japan and Philippines trying to finish defense pact for signing in Manila as alarm grows over China

The Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila says top defense and foreign affairs officials of Japan and the Philippines will meet in Manila next month to strengthen strategic ties and discuss regional concerns

The Independent UK

Marcos Says Philippines Won't Be Intimidated Amid China Row

President Ferdinand Marcos said Sunday the Philippines "will not be intimidated" by anyone after a violent clash between the Filipino navy and the Chinese coast guard in the South China Sea.

International Business Times

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.

Al Jazeera

Chinese Sailors Wield Knives, Axe In Disputed Sea Clash With Philippines

Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing knives, an axe and other weapons clashed with Philippine naval vessels near a strategic reef in the South China Sea, dramatic new footage released by Manila showed.

International Business Times

Chinese Sailors Wield Sticks, Axe In Disputed Sea Clash With Philippines

Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing weapons including sticks, knives and an axe clashed with Philippine naval vessels near a strategic reef in the South China Sea, dramatic new footage released by Manila showed.

International Business Times

Court Finds Four Philippine Police Guilty In Drug War Killings

Four Philippine policemen were found guilty Tuesday of killing a father and son, court officials said, in a rare case of law enforcement officers being prosecuted for taking part in former president Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war.

International Business Times

Can Jollibee's 'Chickenjoy' and sweet spaghetti challenge McDonalds globally?

CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong wants to break into the world’s top five restaurant companies by market cap.

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Philippines increases South China Sea patrols as Beijing set to roll out new trespass laws

Manila has previously described new regulations, which allow Chinese coast guard to detain foreigners, as ‘an escalation of the situation’

International Business Times

Philippines Deploys River Rangers In Battle Against Plastic

Using a long-handled net, Ronnel Narvas scoops up discarded plastic soft drink bottles, shopping bags and palm-sized sachets as he wades through a foul-smelling tributary in the Philippine capital Manila.

The Guardian - UK

‘Impossible’ heatwave struck Philippines in April, scientists find

Human-caused climate crisis brought soaring temperatures across Asia, from Gaza to Delhi to Manila

Al Jazeera

Philippines, US simulate mock invasions in largest ever war games

The Balikatan joint military exercises conclude on Friday after weeks of live fire drills and new weapons deployment.

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International Business Times

Kids Study In Overheated Slum As Philippines Shuts Schools

Fourth-grader Ella Araza sat on a tiny plastic box in her Manila slum home, trying to finish her homework before the afternoon sun sent temperatures soaring to unbearable levels.

International Business Times

Schools Closed, Warnings Issued As Asia Swelters In Extreme Heatwave

South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief.

France 24

Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave

South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief.

The Hindu

India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea

The evolution of India’s position on the South China Sea cannot be decoupled from its complex relationship with China

Al Jazeera

Marcos Jr treads fine line with China as Philippines deepens US, Japan ties

Philiippines president highlights benefits to the Philippines economy of promised $100bn of investments.

International Business Times

Philippines Trains Pet Dogs For Search And Rescue

With her owner holding her leash, Philippine pooch Hazel sniffs through rubble in a simulated search for survivors of a major earthquake in the capital Manila.

The Guardian - AU

Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea

US president describes defence commitment to the Philippines and Japan as ‘ironclad’ as Beijing accuses Manila of violating Chinese sovereignty

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