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China sounds warning after Philippines and US announce most expansive military drills yet
Exercises starting on Monday will be the first to be held outside Philippines’ territorial waters, and...
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Dynamic in South China Sea is changing through growing US and Japan ties, says Philippines president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr says building trilateral ties vital, after the three countries criticise China’s ‘dangerous and...
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Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea
US president describes defence commitment to the Philippines and Japan as ‘ironclad’ as Beijing accuses Manila...
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Schools close and crops wither as ‘historic’ heatwave hits south-east Asia
Governments across region grappling for response as temperatures soar to unseasonable highsThousands of schools in the...
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South China Sea: Philippines accuses China coastguard of ‘reckless’ action after collision
Philippines spokesperson says Chinese vessel carried out ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ during mission to resupply military outpostThe Philippines...
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Duterte calls Philippine president ‘a drug addict’ as rift deepens
Ferdinand Marcos Jr hits back with fentanyl insult amid breakdown in relations between political familiesThe former...
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Weather tracker: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily brings 170km/h gusts to Queensland
Cyclone downgraded after dense fog hits parts of the US and India while drought affects Philippines...
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Philippines president sparks outcry for using presidential helicopter to see Coldplay concert
Ferdinand Marcos Jr was flown in because concert-goers created ‘unforeseen traffic complications’, bodyguards sayPhilippine president Ferdinand...
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‘I feel like a criminal for quitting’: nurses in the US fight ‘stay or pay’ agreements
Filipino nurses for Ohio-based company say they have been forced to pay thousands in fees after...