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Philippines hit by 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao, no tsunami threat detected

Eagle News - On Thursday, July, 11, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Mindanao,…

Philippines, Japan eye signing key defense pact amid China tensions

By Pam CASTRO MANILA, July 5, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines' military chief said Thursday he hoped a key defence…

Philippines says it agrees with China to ‘de-escalate’ South China Sea tensions

By Pam CASTRO MANILA, July 2, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday to "de-escalate tensions" over…

President Marcos says Philippines won’t be intimidated amid China row

  MANILA, June 23, 2024 (AFP) - President Ferdinand Marcos said Sunday the Philippines "will not be intimidated" by anyone…

Chinese sailors wield sticks, axe in disputed sea clash with Philippines

MANILA, June 20, 2024 (AFP) - Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing weapons including sticks, knives and an axe clashed with…

China’s ‘salami-slicing strategy’ against Philippines in disputed sea

By Matthew WALSH BEIJING, June 19, 2024 (AFP) - Ramming boats, building militarised islands and threatening perceived trespassers -- China…

Philippines says Chinese coast guard boarded navy vessels in South China Sea

MANILA, June 19, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine military said Wednesday the Chinese coast guard rammed and boarded Filipino navy…

Philippines says navy officer severely injured in China Coast Guard ‘ramming’

MANILA, June 18, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines said Tuesday one of its navy personnel was severely injured after the…

US warns China after Philippines accuses ships of ramming boats

MANILA, June 17, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine government on Monday accused Chinese ships of ramming and damaging its boats…

Philippine ship, Chinese vessel collide in South China Sea: Beijing

BEIJING, June 17, 2024 (AFP) - Philippine and Chinese vessels collided near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China…

Philippines submits UN claim to extended continental shelf

MANILA, June 16, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines has sought recognition from the United Nations for its claim to an…

New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea

By Jing Xuan TENG SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 (AFP) - New Chinese coast guard rules took effect Saturday, under which…

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