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US VP Harris flying to Philippine island near disputed sea

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will fly to a western Philippine island province at the edge of the South China Sea to amplify America’s support to its treaty ally and underline U.S. interest in freedom of navigation in the disputed waters

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Field recordings of ancient, traditional music in the Southeast Asia feature in this column. Northern Khmer Spirit Music in Thailand – Kantrum Dongman (Animist Records, 2022) covers the traditional music of "Northern Khmer" people in provinces like Surin, Buri Ram and Si Sa Ket that straddle the Thai-Cambodian border in…

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Philippines accuses China of seizing rocket part in disputed waters

The Philippines on Monday accused the Chinese coastguard of "forcefully" seizing parts of a rocket fairing that landed in its waters, but Beijing insisted the handover took place after "friendly consultation".

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Harris is traveling near the South China Sea. Here's why that matters

While visiting the Philippines, Harris is making a stop at Palawan, an island bordering the South China Sea, where there have been ongoing territorial disputes between China and its neighbors.

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US, Philippines to negotiate nuclear power tech-sharing pact

The US and the Philippines will open talks on a deal for the Asian nation to build nuclear power plants with American technology, Vice President Kamala Harris announced.

Bangkok Post

‘Unwavering’: Harris stresses US commitment to the Philippines

US Vice President will also visit South China Sea area, as Philippines reported an incident with the Chinese coastguard.

Al Jazeera

US Seeks Expansion of Military Presence in Philippines

The United States is seeking an expansion of its military presence in the Philippines under a 2014 defense pact, US and Philippine officials said, one of the initiatives that will be discussed during Vice President Kamala Harris's visit that focuses on the defense of its treaty ally in the face…

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US seeks expansion of military presence in Philippines

U.S. and Philippine officials say the United States is seeking an expansion of its military presence in the Philippines

The Independent UK

Harris says U.S. and Philippines ties long and enduring

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Monday after meeting Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr that the relationship between the two countries was long and enduring and American commitment unwavering.

Reuters

China denies using force to retrieve rocket debris in South China Sea

China denied on Monday that one of its coastguard ships used force to retrieve a piece of a rocket floating in the ocean that was being towed by a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea.

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Chinese coast guard seizes rocket debris from Filipino navy

A Philippine military commander says the Chinese coast guard has forcibly seized floating debris the Philippine navy was towing to its island in another confrontation in the disputed South China Sea

The Independent UK

Harris affirms 'unwavering' U.S. defence commitment to Philippines

Washington will defend its oldest treaty ally, the Philippines, if it comes under attack in the South China Sea, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pledged on Monday, reaffirming America's "unwavering" commitment to the former colony.

Reuters

VP Harris to Visit Front-Line Philippine Island in Sea Feud

Vice President Kamala Harris will underscore America’s commitment to defending treaty ally the Philippines with a visit that started Sunday and involves flying to an island province facing the disputed South China Sea, where Washington has accused China of bullying smaller claimant nations. After attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit…

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How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa review – tales of a moral giant

With this important memoir cum manifesto, the Nobel peace prize-winning journalist who took on Facebook and the murderous Duterte regime in the Philippines exposes the abuse of power

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Explainer-Why U.S. seeks closer security cooperation with the Philippines

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visits the Philippines this week in the Biden administration's latest high-level engagement with America's oldest Asian ally and an increasingly vital strategic partner as tensions rise with China over Taiwan.

Reuters

With Philippines visit VP Harris seeks to reset relations

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in the Philippines on Sunday for talks aimed at reviving ties with the former U.S. colony, an Asian ally that is central to U.S. efforts to counter China's increasingly assertive policies towards Taiwan.

The Independent UK

VP Harris to visit, support Philippine island amid sea feud

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the Philippines to underscore America’s commitment to defend its treaty ally

The Guardian - UK

How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa review – facing down despots

The Nobel winner on her fight for the truth in the Philippines

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Irish man arrested on suspicion of 'beating wife senseless' with piece of wood in Philippines

When emergency services responded, the woman had lost consciousness with visible injuries to her eye and body

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Xi tells Marcos stability on South China Sea issues key to good bilateral ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Philippines counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr at a meeting on Thursday that the strength of bilateral ties hinged on stable relations at sea, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported.

The Independent UK

Climate Migration: Filipino families to flee amid typhoons

Nearly a decade after one of the country's deadliest disasters, families in the Philippines are still adjusting to their new reality

The Guardian - UK

The school with 18,000 students: educating the Philippines’ booming population

The Philippines young population and changing demographics could present crucial new opportunities for economic growth

Daily Mirror

Baby girl born in Philippines is named world's eight billionth person

Baby Vinice Mabansag, born in the Philippines, has been officially named the world's eight billionth person by the United Nations and it comes just 11 years since the landmark seven billion was reached

Bangkok Post

US to spend $66m on new facilities at Philippines military bases

MANILA: The Philippines on Tuesday said defence ally the United States had agreed to spend $66.5 million to start building training and warehouse facilities at three of its military bases, under a 2014 joint security deal.

Reuters

Philippines lower house approves bill taxing single-use plastics

The Philippines' lower house of Congress approved on Monday a measure that would slap taxes on single-use plastics, in step with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's commitment to tackle ocean pollution.

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