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Oil spill threatens Philippines capital after tanker capsizes
MANILA - A marine tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday, causing the death of a crew member...
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Typhoon Gaemi strengthens as it nears Taiwan, two dead, work halted
YILAN, Taiwan - Taiwan hunkered down on Wednesday for the arrival of a strengthening Typhoon Gaemi, with financial markets shut, flights...
Jul 24, 20243 min read


US to support Philippines' efforts to resupply ship on atoll, Sullivan says
The United States "will do what is necessary" to see that the Philippines is able to resupply a ship on the Second Thomas Shoal that...
Jul 21, 20241 min read


China rebukes EU over statement about South China Sea
BEIJING - China has rebuked the European Union over a statement about the South China Sea, saying the bloc ignored historical and...
Jul 12, 20242 min read


Philippines rejects 'use of force' to undermine its South China Sea interests
MANILA - The Philippines rejects the "use of force" to undermine its interests in the contested South China Sea but it does not want any...
Jul 12, 20242 min read


Japan warns of rising tension over China's military drills near Taiwan
TOKYO - Japan warned on Friday that China risked escalating tension with Taiwan with an increase in military exercises that appeared...
Jul 12, 20242 min read


Philippines air force joins multi-nation war games in Australia
DARWIN, Australia - The Philippines Air Force arrived in northern Australia on Wednesday on its first overseas deployment in six decades...
Jul 12, 20242 min read


China anchors 'monster ship 'in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says
MANILA - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday that China's largest coastguard vessel has anchored in Manila's exclusive...
Jul 6, 20242 min read


Philippines president orders de-escalation in South China Sea, military chief says
MANILA - Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has instructed the armed forces to de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea,...
Jul 4, 20241 min read


Ex-Philippines president Duterte's senate election bid poses threat to former ally Marcos
MANILA - The Philippines' dominant #Marcos and #Duterte political dynasties, uneasy allies for two years, are gearing up for an...
Jul 1, 20244 min read


Philippines needs to 'do more' than protest China's actions in South China Sea, Marcos says
MANILA -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday his country needed to "do more" than protest the "illegal action" taken...
Jun 27, 20242 min read


Philippine business groups make rare statement amid South China Sea tensions
MANILA - Philippine business groups said on Friday they deplored the harassment of the country's military, in comments that come after a...
Jun 21, 20242 min read
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