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US Army HIMARS unit deepens Philippines presence during South China Sea tensions
The U.S. Army task force that brought six HIMARS to the recently concluded Balikatan exercise has maintained a presence in ...
No more South China Sea ‘flip-flopping’? Philippines plans long-term post-Marcos strategy
After swinging between Beijing and Washington, Manila seeks a steadier maritime policy that will endure beyond the current administration.
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Philippines elections live: Polls have closed
Polls have just closed, at 7 p.m. local time, and, thanks to automated counting, many unofficial returns are expected within ...
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China and Philippines use their flags to stake out competing claims in the South China Sea
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The Philippines on Monday rejected China’s claim ...
Vietnam Protests China, Philippines Activity in Disputed Waters
Vietnam lodged a formal protest against China and the Philippines for activities that it said violate its sovereignty in the ...
Philippines signs military pact with New Zealand to widen alliances while facing an assertive China
The Philippines has signed a military pact with New Zealand, allowing their forces to hold joint exercises as Manila ...
Philippines security official disputes China’s statement over disputed South China Sea outcropping
The Philippines on Monday rejected China's claim to a group of three sandbars in the South China Sea, after recent displays ...
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Troops repel mock beach assault in Philippines amid South China Sea tensions
PALAWAN, Philippines — U.S., Filipino and Australian troops dug into beach dunes and unleashed a barrage of firepower — ...
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Japan and Philippines to start talks on 2 defense pacts in the face of China's growing aggression
Ishiba and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also discussed in Manila the impact of the barrage of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and China's countermeasures on the global ...
Video Shows China Navy Ship in Close Encounter With US Ally
The encounter was notable for the involvement of naval vessels—a rare occurrence in a long-running dispute more commonly played out by the nations' coast guards, seen as posing a lower risk of ...