Philippines told: You’re not alone

Source: AFP

The United States has committed to boost the Philippines’ intelligence capabilities amid increased tensions with China over disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday.

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DFA: US obliged to defend Filipinos in Spratlys

Source: Associated Press

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines has said that US forces are obliged to help defend Filipino troops, ships or aircraft under a 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty if they come under attack in the disputed Spratly Islands in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

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First China aircraft carrier sea trial ‘next week’

Source: INQ

HONG KONG—China’s first aircraft carrier—a remodelled Soviet-era vessel—will go on sea trials next week, a report said Tuesday, amid escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

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Philippines BIGGEST, OLDEST AND ONLY WARSHIP

BIGGEST, OLDEST AND ONLY WARSHIP The Philippine Navy flagship BRP Humabon (PF 11) steams in formation during a naval exercise with US Navy warships in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) on March 14, 2010. The Humabon is a World War II vintage destroyer escort/frigate acquired from the US in 1978. It is now deployed along the Scarborough Shoal, an atoll facing Zambales and which China claims. US NAVY

SAN FERNANDO CITY—The Philippines is flexing what little naval muscle it has amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea, also called the South China Sea.

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Aquino ally calls for boycott of China-made products

Source: INQ

MANILA, Philippines – Albay Governor Joey Salceda, a political ally of President Aquino, urged Filipinos on Sunday to band together and boycott China-made products in retaliation to Beijing ’s “bullying’’ in the country’s territory.

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US not coming to PH aid vs China

Source: INQ

The United States yesterday said it will not side with any party in the Spratlys conflict, which is to say that the Philippines’ most powerful ally will not be coming to its aid should its spat with China escalate into a shooting war.

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Shrine for Pope John Paul II built in Bataan

Source: ABS-CBN

MANILA - The first shrine to John Paul II in the Catholic Philippines will be inaugurated next month to coincide with the late pope's beatification, the organiser of the project said Friday.

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Up next: Azkals ‘Dream Team’

Source: PDI

RANGOON—Promising as it is now, the Philippine football team is only bound to get stronger.

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Azkals crush Bangladesh, gain AFC slot

Source: PDI

RANGOON—The Philippine football team, drenched, and on an emotional high, runs around the pitch one final time.

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Azkals need win today vs Bangladesh

Source: PDI

RANGOON—Forget about the promising start and the complicated scenarios. The Philippines’ campaign to qualify in the AFC Challenge Cup now boils down to one final game.

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PH Azkals settle for second draw

Source: PDI

RANGOON—The Philippines, defending stubbornly against a tall, physical Palestine team, settled for a scoreless draw Wednesday, leaving the Azkals with no recourse but to nail a victory in their last group qualifying match in the AFC Challenge Cup.

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Azkals hope to rise above draw, tackle Palestine

Source: PDI

RANGOON— A Philippine team slowly finding fluidity in its play faces a formidable Palestine side considered a heavy favorite in the AFC Challenge Cup group stage qualifying here.

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Azkals march on despite freezing loss

Source: PDI

ULAN BATOR—The dream start nearly ended in a nightmare in this cold Mongolian capital.

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Azkals shiver in biting cold at Japan training venue

Source: PDI

MANILA—The cold weather doesn't seem to pose a problem for the Philippine football team, at least on the first day of their training in Japan.

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Confident Azkals arrive in Japan

Source: PDI

MANILA—Mongolia will be facing a more cohesive and confident Philippine side in the second leg of their AFC Challenge Cup qualifying series on March 15 in Ulan Bator.

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Azkals leave for wintry Japan training

Source: PDI

MANILA—The Philippine football team leaves for Japan today for the most important stretch of its preparation for Mongolia in the second leg of the AFC Challenge Cup qualifying duel in Ulan Bator.

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Marcos would have turned PHL into ‘another Singapore

 SOURCE: GMANEWSTV

Just before the 24th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power uprising, the son and namesake of the late strongman ousted by that revolt on Tuesday said that the country would now be as successful as Singapore had former President Ferdinand Marcos not been removed from power.

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Filipinos love superheroes

Source: ANN

"Marvel super heroes are relatable because they're not perfect," said Simon J. Philips, president of Marvel Entertainment International and CEO of Marvel Animation, during a recent visit to Manila. "I think the Filipino market has embraced them," he added, citing "Spider-Man 3" and "Iron Man 2" as two of the highest-grossing Marvel films in the Philippines to date.

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Old, used batteries give life to learning centers in Philippines

Source: ANN

Dagohoy, Bohol (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - How does one company build learning resource centers (LRCs) out of used lead acid batteries (ULABs)?

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Filipina, Norwegian held for murder of 6-year-old girl

Source: PDI

CEBU CITY, Philippines—A Filipina and a Norwegian were arrested for the murder of a six-year-old girl

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