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PLA stages National Day drill in South China Sea in wake of 5-nation exercise

The drill in the disputed waters follows joint manoeuvres by the Philippines, US, Australia, Japan and New Zealand.

The drill in the disputed waters follows joint manoeuvres by the Philippines, US, Australia, Japan and New Zealand

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Opinion | Asean needs a plan to navigate choppy US-China relations

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Airlines in Philippines cut flights to China amid sea row, online casinos ban

Will Israel be a major player in the Philippines’ military upgrade?

While Israeli arms are attractive for their quality and affordability, a backlash – domestically, regionally, and internationally – looms.

Filipino soldiers. The Philippines is considering buying more military equipment from Israel in a bid to modernise its armed forces. Photo: AFP

Alarm in Philippines as new evidence links Alice Guo to Chinese espionage

With Guo accused of soliciting funds from a gaming kingpin and confessed Chinese ‘asset’, concerns grow over foreign infiltration via Pogos.

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Explainer | Who is winning the fight for the South China Sea’s resources?

Claimants are competing for fish, oil and gas amid unresolved maritime boundaries and differing interpretations of law.

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‘Potentially very destructive’ Typhoon Krathon lashes northern Philippines

The slow-moving Krathon was blowing westwards and could strengthen into a super typhoon, government forecasters said.

A Filipino forecaster points at an electronic board showing the strength of Typhoon Krathon on Monday. Photo: AP

Scarborough Shoal ‘completely surrounded’ by Chinese ships, Filipino fishers say

Eyewitness accounts reveal a relentless patrol of Chinese ships around the South China Sea shoal, leaving Filipino fishermen fearful.

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A short history of Asia’s fascination with cults and their dark secrets

Delve into chilling tales of followers lured by false promises of salvation – and the cult leaders who preyed on their vulnerabilities.

South China Sea tensions, missile test push Japan closer to Philippines

Japanese official urges regional cooperation to deter further conflict, as analysts warn China may use developments to justify military build-up.

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The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force launching an intercontinental ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, at an undisclosed location on Wednesday. Photo: Chinese People’s Liberation Army News and Communication Centre/AFP

How rising China-US rivalry is making ‘divergence’ within Asean more pronounced

The 10-member regional bloc’s ‘passive neutrality’ stance could fracture if member countries are forced to choose sides, analysts say.

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Philippines refutes China’s arms race claim over Typhon missile system

Philippine Defence Chief Gilberto Teodoro Jnr says China should not interfere with Manila’s plan to boost its ‘credible deterrence’.

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Will delay in Philippine ratification of Japan pact affect deterrence plans?

Senate has not received signed copy of pact for approval, its president says, as he urges government to move quickly.

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Seoul mayor faces pressure to scrap helper scheme after 2 Filipinos disappear

Trade unions want Oh Se-hoon to review the ‘irresponsible’ policy that they say could lead to rise in undocumented migrant workers.

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Filipino women participating in a pilot nanny programme arrive at Incheon airport in South Korea on August 6. Photo: EPA-EFE/Yonhap

As Philippines plots next Sabina Shoal move, is a China conflict ‘inevitable’?

Manila looks to re-establish a ‘strategic presence’ in the contested South China Sea, as Beijing tightens grip on atoll.

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A Chinese coastguard ship is seen from the Philippine coastguard vessel BRP Cabra during a supply mission to Sabina Shoal on August 26. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS

Philippines set to file criminal case against Chinese businessman Tony Yang

Tony, the elder brother of an economic adviser of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, is accused of having links to illegal gaming operators.

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End marriages without ‘divorce’? Philippines urged to strike word from bill

Senate President Francis Escudero, who has proposed removing the word, says divorce proceedings should be accessible to all Filipinos.

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‘Don’t throw stones’: Philippines defence chief calls out China over Typhon

Gilberto Teodoro Jnr challenged China to dismantle its nuclear arsenal before criticising the presence of US missiles in the Philippines.

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The Typhon, or Mid-Range Capability (MRC), missile system arrives for deployment in Northern Luzon, the Philippines, in April. Photo: US Army/Handout

Are South Korea and the Philippines forging a strategic defence partnership?

Recent discussions hint at a potential Visiting Forces Agreement, signalling a shift in defence dynamics between the two nations.

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Taiwanese suspect in Philippine double murder ‘to stand trial in mainland China’

Woman, 44, held in Seoul is a suspect in the deaths of a Chinese national and a Chinese-American kidnapped in the Philippines in June.

Philippines faces ‘strategic quandary’ as base for US Typhon missile system

China has called for the Typhon’s removal from the Philippines as it sees the system as a threat in the region, analysts say.

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US Army soldiers test launch a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile from the Mid-Range Capability (MRC aka Typhon) launcher at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California last year. Photo: Handout via US Army/RCCTO

Philippines says record 251 Chinese ships spotted in its waters … in 1 week

China’s maritime presence from September 17 to 23 in the West Philippine Sea included coastguard ships, navy warships, and maritime militia vessels.

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Members of the Philippine Coast Guard stand alert as a Chinese Coast Guard vessel blocks their way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, on March 5. Photo: Reuters

Courier J&T chases shoppers pining for made-in-China goods

After expanding from Southeast Asia to China, the logistics firm has set its sights on the Middle East and South America.

Philippines’ slashed defence budget prompts calls for ‘creative financing’

Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr has called for legislative changes to enable ‘buy-now-pay-later’ schemes with extended grace periods.

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Kamala Harris: Asia’s top pick for US president over a return to Trump’s chaos?

Many in Asia see Harris as a safer choice for navigating complex US-China relations, as ex-president Donald Trump grows ever more erratic.

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Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice-President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event in Michigan on September 2. Photo: Reuters

Malaysian king vows to work with China to keep peace in South China Sea

Monarch on Beijing trip says country ‘would like to join hands with China to contribute constructively’ to stability in resource-rich waters.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (left), and Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar pass by an honour guard at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. Photo: AP

Video | Filipino book lover turns home into communal library

A 72-year-old bibliophile in the Philippines has been running a library from his home in Manila for over 20 years.

Filipino book lover turns home into communal library

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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on the Philippines, covering politics, economy, society, and Manila’s relationships with China and its Southeast Asian neighbours.
last updated:
27 August, 2024
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