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Ankita Bhakat enters quarters, earns individual Olympic quota in archery

NEW DELHI: Ankita Bhakat secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Final Olympic Qualifier in Antalya, Turkey on Sunday, after defeating Gabrielle Monica Bidaure of Philippines with a score of 6-0 (26-23, 28-22, 28-23).

The Times of India

Philippines seeks UN confirmation of its vast continental seabed in the disputed South China Sea

The Philippines has asked a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of a vast undersea stretch of its continental seabed in the South China Sea, where it could exclusively exploit resources, the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila said

The Independent UK

China seeks detention of foreigners in disputed South China Sea

Philippines files new legal submission before the UN, asserting its own entitlements while challenging Beijing’s claim.

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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’

The Guardian - AU

China’s maritime militia: the shadowy armada whose existence Beijing rarely acknowledges

They look like simple fishing boats but are capable of swarming in huge numbers to help Beijing stake its territorial claims in the South China Sea

The Guardian - AU

Biden generally favored abroad aside from Israel-Gaza war handling, poll finds

President sees greatest popularity in the Philippines, Kenya and Poland, and least popularity in Tunisia and Turkey

The Guardian - US

Philippine Independence Day Celebrations Around The Globe

Learn about the historical significance and global celebrations of Philippine Independence Day, uniting Filipinos worldwide in cultural pride and festivities.

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A growing Filipino diaspora means plenty of celebration worldwide for Philippine Independence Day

In the Philippines, where colonial rule under Spain and later the United States endured for nearly four centuries, June 12 is the real Independence Day

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US-Filipino Troops Conclude Combat Exercise In Northern Philippines

U.S. and Filipino troops conduct combat exercises in challenging environments to enhance readiness and deter potential threats in the Indo-Pacific region.

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US and Filipino forces end war drills that tested their endurance in brutal heat and shifty weather

U.S. and Philippine generals say that hundreds of American and Filipino troops have concluded a newly introduced war exercise in the northern Philippines

The Independent UK

Philippines Accuses Chinese Boats Of 'Dangerous' Actions In High Seas Medivac

As two Philippine vessels meet on the high seas to transfer a sick Filipino soldier, China Coast Guard boats shadow, block and bump them, according to video released by the Philippine Coast Guard on Friday.

International Business Times

Swedish defense chief says actions against Philippines in South China Sea threaten global security

Sweden’s defense chief has expressed alarm over Beijing’s repeated dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea, saying such actions threaten local and global security, undermine regional stability and underscore the need to invest “for our security and freedom.”

The Independent UK

The Philippines goes all in for natural gas, a climate pollutant

The Philippines is planning one of the world's biggest buildouts of natural gas infrastructure, with almost two dozen power plants announced and ambitions to become a hub for liquified natural gas for the entire Asia-Pacific region

The Independent UK

Watch as cold lava flows through a Philippines town

A Philippines village was left flooded after the eruption

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Filipino Fishing Boat Explosion Kills Six Crewmembers At Sea

Tragedy strikes as a fishing boat in the Philippines catches fire at sea, resulting in casualties and dramatic rescues.

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Senator Coons Addresses Concerns Over China's Aggressive Behavior

Senator Chris Coons leads a bipartisan delegation to address China's military actions in Taiwan, the Philippines, and Singapore.

The Independent UK

Philippines says China coast guard seized food dropped by plane for Filipino forces in disputed sea

The Philippine military chief says the Chinese coast guard seized one of four food packs dropped by a plane for Filipino navy personnel at a territorial outpost that has been surrounded by Chinese vessels in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

A volcano erupts on a central Philippine island, sending hundreds into evacuation centers

A volcano has belched a plume of ash and steam into the night sky in the central Philippines in a powerful explosion that sent more than 700 people fleeing to evacuation camps

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Philippines Says Chinese Boats Seized Supplies Airdropped To Filipino Outpost

The Philippine military said Tuesday that Chinese boats illegally "seized" food and medicine airdropped to a Filipino outpost in the South China Sea.

The Guardian - AU

Philippines Kanlaon volcano erupts sending 5km ash cloud into sky

Residents living near the volcano have been ordered to evacuate as authorities warn of further eruptions

International Business Times

Philippines' First Stablecoin Can Help Address Country's Remittance Issues, Provide Regulatory Clarity: Expert

The Philippines is one step closer to adopting its first stablecoin following the central bank's approval of Coins.ph's PHPC pilot. An industry expert believes the milestone can address some of the issues faced by Filipinos overseas making remittances, and may also provide clarity on the country's approach toward digital asset…

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy in Philippines to promote peace summit he says China and Russia are trying to undermine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the Philippines on a rare Asian trip to urge regional leaders to attend a Swiss-organized peace summit on the war in Ukraine that he accuses Russia, with China’s help, of trying to undermine

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China's Defense Minister Addresses Tensions In Asia-Pacific

China and U.S. discuss military communication, South China Sea disputes, and Taiwan reunification at Shangri-La defense forum.

The Independent UK

Chinese defense minister accuses US of causing friction with its support for Taiwan and Philippines

China’s defense minister has acknowledged the importance of newly renewed military-to-military communications with the United States as tensions escalate in the Asia-Pacific, while at the same time accusing Washington of causing the friction with its support for Taiwan and the Philippines

The Independent UK

US defense secretary says war with China neither imminent nor unavoidable, stressing need for talks

United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told a gathering of top security officials he didn’t see war with China as imminent, nor unavoidable, despite rapidly escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, stressing the importance of renewed dialogue between him and his Chinese counterpart in avoiding “miscalculations and misunderstandings.”

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