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US, Philippines launch military drills amid surge in China tensions
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In the midst of escalating tensions between Manila and Beijing over territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the US military began two weeks of multilateral exercises on Monday with its Philippine allies and other foreign partners, according to CNN.
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Philippines urges its fishermen to keep up presence at China-held shoal
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
“We’re going to increase patrols in Bajo de Masinloc and other areas where Filipino fishermen are,” he told DZRH radio, referring to the shoal, one of Asia’s most contested maritime features, by its Philippine name.
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Philippines: Fire breaks out at house 'used as factory', 15 dead
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
As many as 15 people lost their lives in a fire break out at a house that was being used as a factory in the Metro Manila area in the Philippines on Thursday, reported CNN affiliate CNN Philippines citing local authorities.
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NIA arrests 2 key aides of Canada-based 'listed terrorist' Arsh Dala on ar
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Manpreet Singh alias Peeta and Mandeep Singh were both ‘wanted’ close operatives of Dala and had non-bailable arrest warrants against them for carrying out terror acts, including threats and intimidation, and terror funding for banned terrorist organisations in India.
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China faces international criticism after its vessel fired water cannon on
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Analysts say the incident escalated an already tense situation and could lead the United States and its allies to accelerate plans for joint patrols in the waterway.
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Philippines summons China envoy over water cannon incident in disputed sea
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to Al Jazeera, the Philippines accused China's coastguard on Saturday of deploying water cannons to stop its ships from delivering food, water, fuel, and other supplies to its military soldiers stationed at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands.
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Philippines condemns Chinese Coast Guard for blocking its vessels in South
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Philippines on Sunday accused China of "blocking and water cannoning" a chartered supply boat in the South China Sea, which was on route to Ayungin Shoal for a routine troop rotation and resupply mission, The Manila Times reported.
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Indian ambassador discusses maritime preparation with Philippines Coast Gu
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
PCG Commandant Admiral Artemio M Abu welcomed the Indian Ambassador at the National Headquarters, Port Area, in Manila on Wednesday.
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Taiwan announces visa-free entry for Philippines nationals until July 2024
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Taiwan has announced a one-year extension of visa-free access for Filipino nationals, including those from Thailand and Brunei, Manila-based media and news company PhilStar reported.
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India, Philippines working together to amplify their voices...": Philippin
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo said that India and the Philippines are working together to amplify their voices for the developing world in the global discourse, adding that Manila supports New Delhi's endeavors to enhance not only the effectiveness but also the acc
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Philippines: Thousands evacuated near Mayon Volcano after it spews ash
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In the northeastern Albay province of the Philippines, more than 6,000 residents have been compelled to evacuate rural towns within a six-kilometre (3.7-mile) radius of the Mayon volcano's crater after it spewed ash and came back to life, reported Al Jazeera.
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Viventis Search Asia and iMocha Partner to Help Organizations go Skills-Fi
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines]/Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 7: iMocha, the world's leading skills intelligence and skills assessment platform, today announced its partnership with Viventis Search Asia, a leading human capital solutions provider in Southeast Asia. This partnership will enable organ
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