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Philippines

February 01, 2023
Austin in Philippines to Discuss Larger US Military Presence
By Jim Gomez
The U.S. defense chief is the latest senior official to visit the Philippines in a sign of warming ties after a strained period under Marcos's predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.

January 04, 2023
Philippines’ Marcos Jr. Heads to China Amid Sea Disputes
By Associated Press
Alluding to the two countries' territorial dispute in the South China Sea, Marcos said he looks forward to discussing bilateral and regional political and security issues.

November 10, 2022
Suspected Chinese Rocket Debris Found in Philippine Waters
By Associated Press
Debris found in two separate locations were likely remnants of a Chinese Long March 5B rocket launched last week from Hainan island.

June 09, 2022
US Official Meets Marcos in Philippines in Diplomatic Push
By David Rising
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met the president-elect in a clear sign the U.S. is willing to work with the future Marcos administration.

January 18, 2022
Omicron Driving COVID-19 Wave to New Heights in the Philippines
By Sebastian Strangio
The government is aiming to fully vaccinate the country's adult population by the presidential election on May 9.

December 31, 2021
Duterte’s Sluggish Typhoon Rai Recovery Spending
By Michael Beltran
Frustration is growing two weeks after a devastating typhoon struck the Philippines, with government assistance slow to reach the affected areas.

November 18, 2021
China Coast Guard Uses Water Cannon Against Philippine Boats
By Jim Gomez
Two Philippine ships headed for Second Thomas Shoal with food supplies for the Filipino forces there were blasted with water by Chinese coast guard vessels.

July 21, 2021
Southeast Asia, Geopolitics, and China’s Vaccine Diplomacy
By Ankit Panda
How has China approached vaccine diplomacy in Southeast Asia?

June 24, 2021
Asian Americans Lobby to Name Navy Ship for Filipino Sailor
By Janie Har
The secretary of the Navy has final authority and discretion to name and rename ships.

April 02, 2021
Philippines: Embracing Transparency Critical for Mining Sector
By Anj Dacanay
The mining sector in the Philippines has had a lethal impact on people and the environment. Will an international transparency process help end it?

April 01, 2021
Philippines Demands China Remove Vessels at 6 Islands, Reefs
By Jim Gomez
According to the Philippine government, more than 250 Chinese vessels have been spotted near six Manila-claimed islands and reefs in the disputed South China Sea.

March 26, 2021
Philippines Deploys More Patrol Ships Amid Rift With China
By Jim Gomez
Manila is beefing up its "maritime sovereignty patrols" in the disputed South China Sea.
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