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Marcos Jr treads a fine line over military ties as he heads to US

Philippines president has tilted towards US since taking office a year ago, but is keeping Beijing close.

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Philippine leader travels to US to bolster ties

Manila (AFP) - President Ferdinand Marcos left Manila for a visit to the United States on Sunday, after the allies bolstered military cooperation in the South China Sea with their largest-ever drills and inked an agreement expanding US troops' access to bases in the Philippines.

AFP

Philippine Leader Travels to US to Bolster Ties amid China Tensions

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos left Manila on Sunday for a visit to the United States as he seeks to bolster ties with Washington amid growing tensions with China in the disputed South China Sea. Marcos's visit comes as the United States had called on Beijing to stop "provocative and unsafe…

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Philippine leader travels to US to bolster ties amid China tensions

Manila (AFP) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos left Manila on Sunday for a visit to the United States as he seeks to bolster ties with Washington amid growing tensions with China in the disputed South China Sea.

AFP

US says China intimidates Philippine vessels in South China Sea

US warns that attack on Philippine vessels or aircraft in the Pacific would trigger a defence response from Washington.

Al Jazeera

Philippines' Marcos to forge stronger relationship with US during visit

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday was essential in advancing his country's national interest and strengthening the "very important alliance" between Manila and Washington.

Reuters

US demands Beijing stop 'provocative and unsafe' acts in South China Sea

Washington (AFP) - The United States called on China Saturday to stop "provocative and unsafe conduct" in the disputed South China Sea after a recent near-collision with a Philippines coast guard boat there, ramping up rhetoric ahead of a visit by the Filipino president to the White House.

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Jordan Drawn with US, Lebanon with France in Basketball World Cup

The United States will open Basketball World Cup play against New Zealand this summer, with Greece and Jordan also awaiting the Americans in the group stage. And the earliest the US can see France in an Olympic final rematch is the semifinals. FIBA held the World Cup draw in Manila…

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Beijing and Manila trade barbs over close call at sea

BEIJING: China said on Friday that a near-collision in the South China Sea between a Chinese coast guard ship and a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists was caused by the latter’s “premeditated and provocative action”.

Bangkok Post

Chinese and Philippine vessels in near-collision

ABOARD THE BRP MALABRIGO: A Chinese coast guard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists in the disputed South China Sea, causing a near-collision, an AFP team on board another boat saw.

Bangkok Post

Chinese, Philippine vessels in 'David and Goliath' near-crash

Aboard the BRP Malabrigo (AFP) - A Chinese coast guard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists in the disputed South China Sea, causing a near-collision, an AFP team on board another boat saw.

AFP

China's FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties

China’s foreign minister says his country is willing to work with the Philippines to resolve their differences, as tensions rise over Beijing’s behavior in the disputed South China Sea and Manila’s deeping military cooperation with the U.S. Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks in Manila with his Philippine counterpart, Enrique…

The Independent UK

Philippines raises concerns over Taiwan in talks with China

Manila (AFP) - The Philippines' top diplomat has expressed his concern to Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang over escalating tensions in waters around Taiwan, Manila said on Saturday.

AFP

Philippines, China Commit to Working on Resolving Differences

The Philippines and China pledged on Saturday to work together to resolve their maritime differences in the South China Sea, where the two have competing claims, and to deepen bilateral ties. Talks between the countries' foreign ministers mark the latest in a series of high-level meetings of the Philippines with…

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Philippine rebel leaders ‘killed by army’

MANILA: A Philippine couple who led one of the world’s longest-running Maoist insurgencies was killed several months ago, communist rebels and security officials said on Thursday.

Reuters

Philippines stoking regional tension with US bases pact, China envoy says

The Philippines is "stoking the fire" of regional tensions by offering expanded military base access to the United States, whose goal is to interfere in China's affairs with Taiwan, Beijing's ambassador to Manila said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Philippine agency seeks 330,000T of rice imports as buffer stocks thin

MANILA: The Philippines' National Food Authority (NFA) has proposed importing 330,000 tonnes of rice to cover an expected deficit in its buffer stock, as the government seeks to curb the cost of the staple grain and limit upward pressure on inflation.

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Philippines, US kick off largest-ever joint military drills

The Philippines and the United States launched their largest-ever joint military exercises on Tuesday, as the longstanding allies seek to counter growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.

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US starts week of courting Asian partners after Taiwan flare-up

Washington (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss growing military ties with the Philippines on Tuesday before heading to Vietnam and Japan days after a new flare-up of tensions with China over Taiwan.

Tribune News Service

US, Philippines follow Taiwan drills with biggest exercises yet

The United States and the Philippines kick off the largest version of their flagship military exercise in more than 30 years Tuesday, a high-profile display of their renewed alliance that comes just a day after China was set to conclude its own drills around Taiwan.

Reuters

Discussion needed on how US can use Philippines bases - foreign minister

Washington and Manila will need to discuss what the U.S. may do with its access to certain military bases in the Philippines, Filipino Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo said on Monday.

Daily Mirror

Man cries out in agony as he is NAILED to cross in real crucifixion on Good Friday

The real-life crucifixions in the farming village of San Pedro Cutud in Pampanga province north of Manila resumed after a three-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic

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Live Easter reenactments resume in the Philippines despite Catholic Church objections

The real-life reenactments in the farming village of San Pedro Cutud in Pampanga province north of Manila resumed after a three-year pause because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Reuters

Filipino Catholics mark Jesus' crucifixion with self-flagellation

A group of 20 Catholic devotees walked barefoot for hours in Manila on Thursday while repeatedly striking their backs with bamboo whips to commemorate the passion of Jesus Christ.

AFP

Philippines' defence shift towards US risks China's fury

Manila (AFP) - The Philippines has pulled off a diplomatic U-turn, reviving its traditional defence ties with Washington years after spurning it in favour of Beijing.

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