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Philippines
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More Than 80,000 Evacuated in Philippines After Volcano Eruption
Kanlaon is one of 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines.
Kidnapped U.S. Citizen Reportedly Murdered in the Philippines
Law enforcement officials in the Philippines announced on Thursday that a missing United States citizen from Vermont was…
China Anchors Largest Coast Guard Ship in Disputed Area of South China Sea
Beijing has carried out land reclamation in the area.
China Seizes Two Philippine Naval Vessels in Disputed Ocean Territory
China’s coast guard seized two small Philippine supply vessels that were delivering materials to a military detachment stationed…
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Bombing in Philippines
The Islamic State terrorist group claimed responsibility for a fatal bombing during a Sunday Catholic service in the…
U.S. Considering Seeking Access to More Philippine Bases, Admiral Says
The U.S. military could be granted access to more bases in the Philippines under a joint defence agreement…
Philippines Tells China It Will Not Abandon Post in Disputed Reef
The Philippines told China it will not abandon a disputed shoal in the South China Sea after it…
Philippines Places Buoys in Parts of S. China Sea to Assert Sovereignty
The Philippines has placed navigational buoys within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to assert sovereignty over the disputed…
Biden: U.S.-Philippines ‘Ironclad’ Partners Amid China Tension
President Joe Biden reiterated U.S. commitment to the Philippines’ security and noted the “deep friendship” of the two…
Tense Face-Off: Philippines Confronts China Over Sea Claims
A Chinese coast guard ship blocked a Philippine patrol vessel steaming into a disputed shoal in the South…