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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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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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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‘Thank God we’re safe from the tsunami’—Aquino

Source: PDI

MANILA, Philippines—President Benigno Aquino III thanked God that the Philippines was spared from the devastation caused by the tsunami spurred by the strong earthquake in northern Japan.

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Singapore to name orchid after PH president

Source: PDI

MANILA, Philippines—Singapore will name an orchid breed after President Benigno Aquino III when he travels to the city state on a state visit next week, Foreign Secretary Albert Del Rosario told reporters in Malacañang Friday afternoon.

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Philippines to China: Explain ship incident

Source: ANN

The Philippines on Friday said it wants an explanation from China after a Filipino ship searching for oil in the South China Sea complained of being harassed by two Chinese patrol boats.

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World powers move towards further action on Libya

Source:PDI

GENEVA—World powers ramped up the pressure on Moammar Gadhafi's regime on Monday, as the United States urged the international community to work together on further steps to end bloodshed in Libya.

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First batch of OFWs arrives from Libya

Source: PDI

MANILA, Philippines—(UPDATE) The first group of Filipino workers arrived home from riot-torn Libya on Saturday and at least 16 more were expected to arrive Sunday, officials said.

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PH-China statement on stay of execution for 3 Filipino convicts

Source: PDI

Below is the joint statement of the Philippines and China on the stay of execution of three Filipino drug convicts.

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