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Vietnam rebukes China, Philippines over South China Sea conduct

Vietnam on Thursday criticised recent conduct by a Chinese research ship and the Philippine coast guard in the South China Sea, accusing its neighbours of separate actions that were violating its sovereign rights.

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Philippines' military chief visits remote islands near disputed Spratlys

When the Philippine military chief addressed a small contingent of navy officers on a remote island in Palawan province near the disputed Spratly archipelago in the South China Sea, he reminded them their mission was to "ensure there is peace".

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Taiwan speaker hails Japan, South Korea and Philippines for 'crescent of defense'

The speaker of Taiwan's parliament praised Japan, South Korea and the Philippines on Tuesday for helping to create a "crescent of defense" with Taiwan and the U.S. against China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region.

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'Unrelenting' paedophile sent nearly £21k to women in Philippines for child abuse streams

Bernard Grace, 72, was found by police with thousands of chat messages to women between the period of 2015 and 2021, sending nearly £21,000 in cash.

Daily Record

Philippines seeks sugar imports of up to 150,000T to avert shortfall

MANILA: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday approved imports of up to 150,000 tonnes of sugar to stabilise local prices as a domestic shortfall looms, his communications office said.

Bangkok Post

Panipak stars as Thai taekwondo team hits goldmine

Thailand’s taekwondo team, led by Tokyo Olympic champion Panipak Wongpattanakit, added three gold medals to the haul at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia on Sunday.

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Philippines places buoys in parts of S. China Sea to assert sovereignty

MANILA: The Philippines has placed navigational buoys within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to assert sovereignty over the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea, a coast guard spokesperson said on Sunday.

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Philippines places buoys in parts of S.China Sea to assert sovereignty

The Philippines has placed navigational buoys within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to assert sovereignty over the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea, a coast guard spokesperson said on Sunday.

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A handful of golds for Thai pugilists

Thai boxers ran rings around their opponents as they captured five out of six gold medals at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Filipino priest on mission in Europe to halt fossil fuel financing

A Filipino priest is touring top European banks to demand they curtail ties with companies behind new fossil fuel projects in a region of his home country that is rich in fish and coral. But he is leaving his meetings with bankers feeling frustrated.

Reuters

The Philippines’ Fight for Foreign Policy Freedom

Due to China’s increasing assertiveness in the Taiwan Strait and grey-zone coercion in the West Philippine Sea, Marcos reinvigorated the Philippine alliance with the U.S. and sought a stronger strategic partnership with Japan.

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Taiwan conflict, maritime code to figure in ASEAN talks, Marcos says

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said the prospect of tensions escalating over Taiwan was a "grave concern" to Southeast Asian leaders and discussions about it were inevitable at this week's summit in Indonesia.

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Restructuring of SCG Ceramics set to spur revenue growth

SET-listed SCG Ceramics (COTTO) Plc is expecting its revenue to expand by 2.3 times and anticipates becoming the market leader in Vietnam and the Philippines following its delisting and restructuring process with SCG Decor -- the company's major shareholder.

Bangkok Post

Kieran decimates rivals for 2nd gold

Thailand's Kieran Tuntivate claimed his second gold medal of the 32nd SEA Games after winning the men's 5,000m title in Phnom Penh on Tuesday.

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Joint Philippines-U.S. patrols in South China Sea may begin by third quarter - envoy

Joint patrols between the Philippines and the United States in the South China Sea may begin later this year, a top diplomat said on Monday, just days after Washington clarified its commitment to defend Manila from an attack at sea.

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In new battle for the Pacific, US and China force regional states to take sides

Xi Jinping’s aggressive stance and ‘wolf-warrior’ diplomacy drive the Philippines and other vulnerable countries into Washington’s arms

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Checkmate! Fabulous four land gold

Thailand picked up three more gold medals at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia following their success in men's quadruples 60-minute event of Chess Ouk Chaktrang, ju-jitsu and swimming on Saturday.

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Taylor Swift fans convinced Matt Healy confirmed romance with unexpected move

Matt Healy's concert in the Philippines has seemingly confirmed his relationship with Taylor Swift as he appeared to reference the songstress

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Filipino activists appeal to British banks over region devastated by oil spill

Environmentalists from the Philippines urge investors to avoid LNG projects which they say threaten the Verde Island Passage

Reuters

Marcos dismisses criticism that his campaign played down family corruption

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr dismissed criticism during an interview on Thursday that his presidential campaign played down the corruption and extravagance the Marcos family was known for during his father's rule.

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Marcos says Philippines bases could be 'useful' if Taiwan attacked

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday that granting U.S. access to Philippine military bases was a defensive step that would be "useful" if China attacked Taiwan.

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Philippine bases not to be used by US to target China: Marcos

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr made it clear Thursday the additional military bases in his country that he recently granted the United States access to will not be used to target China or any other country.

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Jeepney Drivers in the Philippines Brace for Public Transport Overhaul

The Philippine government plans to phase out traditional public jeepneys, the iconic Filipino version of a minibus that originated from American military jeeps from World War II. Workers say it’s killing the only jobs they know that could support them and their families.

Reuters

Explainer-Why have the United States and Philippines issued defence treaty guidelines?

The United States and the Philippines have agreed on new guidelines for their 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty, following multiple requests by Manila to make clear the conditions under which Washington would come to its defence.

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