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US reaffirms defense treaty with Philippines By: Agence France-Presse SINGAPORE -- The United States on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to a defense treaty with the Philippines, which is currently embroiled in a territorial dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea. The pledge came as...

Official Visit of Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão of Timor-Leste

PH an economic force — Germany By Charissa M. Luci Published: June 6, 2013 Berlin – Impressed by the country’s economic growth, the Federal Republic of Germany has branded the Philippines as an “economic powerhouse” as it continuously seek an immediate...

Amid territorial dispute with China, Philippines turns into showcase site of US warships MANILA, Philippines - Amid its territorial dispute with China, the Philippines has turned into a popular site to showcase the warships of the United States. This year alone, the several US destroyers have...

UNCLOS does not support China's claims, US naval expert says By Jojo Malig, ABS-CBNNews.com Posted at 06/06/2013 MANILA, Philippines - China is rejecting the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to settle disputes in the West Philippine Sea because Beijing knows its claim...

Taiwan president eyes fishing deal with Philippines By Ko Shu-ling, Kyodo News Posted at 06/06/2013 TAIPEI - Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou stressed Thursday in an interview with Kyodo News he wants to see relations between Taiwan and the Philippines restored quickly. The comment came as...

Taiwan hopes to join South China Sea dialogue: MOFA 2013/06/06 Taipei, June 6 (CNA) Taiwan looks forward to taking part in a South China Sea-related dialogue and mechanism, and working with other countries in the area to maintain regional peace and stability, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

Philippines, Timor-Leste affirm strong relations (philstar.com) | Updated June 6, 2013 MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III and visiting Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao affirmed the strong relations of the two countries as they witnessed...

22ND WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ON EAST ASIA Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia and Philippines agree to work on ASEAN common visa NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar – Ministers and tourism authorities of Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia and the Secretary of Tourism of the Philippines have expressed their intention to...

China, ASEAN nations discuss South China Sea issue: spokesman BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Representatives of China and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recently met and discussed the South China Sea issue, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Thursday. The eighth joint...

US Navy submarine tender, submarine due in Subic INQUIRER.net Thursday, June 6th, 2013 MANILA, Philippines– The U.S. Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) and submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) will arrive in Subic Bay on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, respectively, for...

Azkals endure hostile crowd, edge HK side By Olmin Leyba (The Philippine Star) | June 6, 2013 MANILA, Philippines - From the playing of the Philippine national anthem up to the final whistle, the visiting Azkals heard only boos from a hostile Hong Kong crowd. Despite the hostility, the...

US to block moves to seize control of disputed seas (The Philippine Star) | June 6, 2013 KUALA LUMPUR – The United States will oppose moves by any country to seize control of disputed areas in the South China Sea by force, the top American military commander in the Pacific said...

US to block moves to seize control of disputed seas (The Philippine Star) | June 6, 2013 KUALA LUMPUR – The United States will oppose moves by any country to seize control of disputed areas in the South China Sea by force, the top American military commander in the Pacific said...

Philippine Economy Stuns with Q1 Growth By James Parker The country outperforms all regional rivals, including – for the first time in 19 years – China. The Philippines, as covered previously on Pacific Money, is in the midst of a period of positive news and strong economic...

VP on Ayungin: If necessary, fight until the last man ABS-CBNnews.com 05/30/2013 MANILA - Vice-President Jejomar Binay on Thursday said the Philippines will "fight until the last man" if necessary against the intrusion of Chinese ships in Ayungin shoal off Palawan. He, however, conceded...

SEA Games: Angry Philippines to send small team May 30, 2013 MANILA - The Philippines said Thursday it would send a tiny delegation to this year's Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar to protest at the host's "unfair" exclusion of mainstream sports. Between 30 and 50 Filipino athletes are expected...

China fears PH may build structures in Ayungin Shoal Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Chinese Ambassador talking about the Ayungin Shoal issue in an informal talk in Camp Aguinaldo. By Alexis Romero, The Philippine Star 05/30/2013 | 05/30/2013 MANILA, Philippines - China has...

Philippines competitive ranking up by 5 notches Thursday, May 30, 2013 MANILA -- The Philippines' competitiveness ranking climbed by five notches to No. 38 this year from No. 43 in 2012, removing the country out of the bottom-third position in prior years, the National Competitiveness Council...

Timor-Leste PM due for official visit By Tarra Quismundo Philippine Daily Inquirer Thursday, May 30th, 2013 MANILA, Philippines—Timorese Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão is set to fly to Manila next week on his first official visit to the Philippines, the Department of Foreign...