Scores of Afghans have left for the US after their visas were processed in the Philippines
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines says that nearly 200 Afghan nationals have been flown on to the United States after ...
What the Philippines’ bid for a UN Security Council seat means for China
Manila would be able to raise South China Sea-related issues that could 'embarrass' Beijing and nudge it into a compromise, ...
Philippines, U.S. hold joint maritime exercises in South China Sea
The Philippines and the United States carried out joint maritime exercises for a fifth time in the South China Sea, Manila's armed forces said on Sunday, in a move that would likely irk China.
China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall’ with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea ...
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Leading airline launches direct Manila-Sapporo flights, strengthens ties with Japan
Cebu Pacific (CEB) launched its first-ever direct flight from Manila to Sapporo on Thursday, becoming the only airline ...
Philippines, China pledge to seek common ground on South China Sea
The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South ...
Japan, Philippines, U.S. vow to deepen cooperation, Manila says
The Philippines, United States and Japan vowed to enhance and deepen trilateral ties between their countries, Manila said on ...
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Metro Manila Subway to boost AFP response, urban mobility—Brawner
Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner, Jr. acknowledged the strategic advantage that the Metro Manila Subway (MMS) ...
Japan and Philippines plan to convey to Trump the need for US engagement in Asia
Japan and the Philippines plan to convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to ...
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Philippines and U.S. hold joint maritime drills in South China Sea
MANILA (Reuters) -- The Philippines and the United States carried out joint maritime exercises for a fifth time in the South China Sea, Manila's armed forces said on Sunday, in a move that would ...