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Philippines, US launch live fire drills
Oct 10, 2016 10:20The United States and the Philippines have launched joint military drills following Manila’s decision to end its long-running maneuvers with Washington.
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Philippines says joint drills with US put on hold
Oct 07, 2016 11:22Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says plans for joint patrols and naval exercises with the United States in the disputed South China Sea have been put on hold.
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Philippine special envoy’s trip to China postponed: Sources
Sep 27, 2016 11:51A visit to China by the special envoy of recently-elected Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is tasked with improving ties with Beijing, has been called off until “the proper time.”
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Norwegian hostage in Philippines freed after one year
Sep 17, 2016 12:06Members of the notorious Abu Sayyaf militant group have released a Norwegian national, one year after he was taken hostage in a high-end tourist resort.
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Philippine president urges withdrawal of US Special Forces
Sep 13, 2016 08:02Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has urged the United States to withdraw its Special Forces troops from a group of southern islands about a week after a diplomatic row between the two sides.
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Philippines prefers dialog, not confrontation with China in dispute
Sep 10, 2016 11:08Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to lead a “soft” and independent course in dealing with its territorial dispute with China, saying he is “not fan” of the United states and its regional policies.
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Philippines explosion kills at least 10 people
Sep 02, 2016 14:16At least 10 people have been killed and 30 others injured in a bombing that hit Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's southern home city of Davao.
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Beijing must recognize court ruling on South China Sea: Philippines
Aug 30, 2016 09:56The Philippines has once again warned China about its refusal to accept the ruling by an international tribunal that dismisses Beijing’s territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.
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Philippine commandos kill 11 militants in Jolo
Aug 26, 2016 16:09Philippine commandos have killed 11 members of Abu Sayyaf militant group affiliated with the Takfiri Daesh terrorists on the southern island of Jolo.
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Philippines: Government signs ceasefire agreement with NDF Communist movement
Aug 26, 2016 12:30The Philippine government of President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an indefinite ceasefire agreement with the National Democratic Front (NDF) Communist movement.