South China Sea, Philippines and Australia
Australia boosts Philippine military ties as South China Sea tensions rise
Australia has agreed to strengthen its security cooperation with the United States, Japan and the Philippines. Analysts say the move is a response to China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. China's ambitions in the South China Sea continue to alarm Australia, its Indo-Pacific allies and the United States.
Philippine ship damage, injury to crew 'irresponsible behaviour', says US Defense Secretary
Damage to Philippine vessels and injuries to their crew in the South China Sea is "irresponsible behaviour" in disregard of international law, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday, weighing in on the latest flare-up involving China.
Damage, Injury to Philippines in South China Sea Is 'Irresponsible Behaviour', Says US Defence Minister
The injuring of Filipino crew and damage to Philippine vessels in the South China Sea is "irresponsible behaviour and disregards international law", U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a press conference on Thursday.
Adani eyes South China Sea, plans port development in Philippines' Bataan
Adani Ports aims to develop a deep port in the Philippines and plans investments in various sectors, including ports, airports, power, and defence.
South China Sea face-off: The Philippines that China was not prepared for
China has been usurping territory in South China Sea for several years. While It did not face a lot of resistance, but now, one country is challenging its might - Philippines. While it is still a David and Goliath face-off,
Bed ridden woman found in building fire in Philippine capital
One female was killed and another adult injured in a fire that broke out in Manila City on Sunday, the Bureau of Fire ...
Parched Philippine dam reveals centuries-old town, luring tourists
Ruins of a centuries-old town have emerged at a dam parched by drought in northern Philippines, giving residents a rare ...
Philippine Central Bank Tightens Dirty Money Risk Reporting Rule
The Philippines central bank will require financial institutions to submit a report within 24 hours of discovering risks ...
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Philippine shares to track inflation, GDP data
PHILIPPINE April inflation that exceeds 4% could hurt market sentiment, but a pickup in economic growth from 5.5% in the fourth quarter of last year could spur optimism, analysts said. “Investors are ...
Wild video captures a Chinese Coast Guard ship collide with a Philippine vessel while battering it with a powerful water cannon
It's the latest of recent confrontations between China and the Philippines in the contested South China Sea that have damaged ...
Philippine students suffer in wilting heat, thwarting education efforts
Sweltering heat in the Philippines can curb farm production, disrupt water and power and weigh on businesses, but it also ...
Chinese coast guard fires water cannons at Philippine vessels in the latest South China Sea incident
Chinese coast guard ships have fired water cannons at two Philippine patrol vessels near a disputed shoal in the South China ...
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China Coast Guard Attacks Philippine Ships Near Scarborough Shoal, Say Officials
Three China Coast Guard cutters rammed and used water cannons on a Philippine patrol and supply mission in the South China ...
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The Philippine war on plastic - Part 1
Mark Twain This year, the theme for the Earth Day Celebration is “Planet vs. Plastics”. All over the world, the goal of every ...
Defense Secretary Austin on Oahu to meet with Australia, Japan and Philippine leaders
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is on Oahu Friday morning to meet with his counterparts from Australia, Japan and the ...
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West Philippine Sea not key concern for investors in US
The West Philippine Sea issue is not a top-of-mind concern for investors eyeing expansion in the Philippines, according to a ...