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Chinese defense minister meets senior Philippine military officer Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Chang Wanquan (2nd R) meets with Philippine Defense Undersecretary Honorio Azcueta (2nd L) in Beijing, capital of China, April 28, 2013. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

Don't worry we'll get back at Scarborough Shoal. While we're beefing up our Armed Forces by way of procurement of modern equipment. We are also waiting for the decision of UNCLOS. Once there's a final decision to legitimize our claim. We can enforce our sovereign rights over the shoals that will...

PH growth seen at 7-9 pct in next several years by Recto Mercene, BusinessMirror Posted at 04/29/2013 | Updated as of 04/29/2013 MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine economy will continue to enjoy a 7-percent to 9-percent growth in the next several years, according to a prominent Filipino...

Well you have to understand that you have more to lose than to gain if the war breaks-out in the West Philippines Sea/South China Sea. If you attack us, there is a big chance for other world powers to join the war in other fronts to grab the opportunity and establish a "new world order" minus...

President Aquino has just completed 3 years of his presidency, however for those 3 years he had accomplished plenty. Sana magtuloy tuloy na pagbili ng mga kailangan ng ating militar ng mga modern equipment.

AFP chief: More soldiers needed By Alexis Romero (philstar.com) | April 26, 2013 MANILA, Philippines - Armed Forces chief Gen. Emmanuel Bautista said Friday that the number of soldiers should increase to make the military more responsive to challenges posed by a higher population and...

Philippines to remain Asia's second fastest-growing economy this year -- S&P By: Likha Cuevas-Miel, InterAksyon.com April 25, 2013 MANILA - Standard and Poor's (S&P) said the Philippines this year would still be the second-fastest growing economy in Asia next to China despite the weak global...

PH won’t give up claims to South China Sea territories By Michael Lim Ubac Philippine Daily Inquirer April 27th, 2013 MANILA, Philippines—The Aquino administration turned the tables on Beijing on Saturday, accusing the Chinese government of occupying a piece of Philippine...

Asean tells China: It’s time to talk By Michael Lim Ubac Philippine Daily Inquirer April 27th, 2013 MANILA, Philippines—In agreeing to engage China in negotiations for a code of conduct in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations...

China rejects international arbitration over South China Sea Beijing, April 26, 2013 China on Friday rejected the Philippines' move for international arbitration by a UN body over islands in the South China Sea claimed by both the countries. The Philippines had applied for arbitration by the...

Vietnam denounces China over map, oceanic development plan April 25 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned China for releasing a map and announcing its so-called 12th Five-Year-Plan of National Oceanic Development, in which it claims sovereignty over Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Paracel)...

Myanmar's ready for challenges of ASEAN chairmanship: foreign affairs official Published on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 Aung Linn, the director general of ASEAN affairs department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seen after the Senior Officials' Meeting yesterday (Photo - EMG) Myanmar is...

Proposed PHL ranger station in Tubbataha Reef HomeNewsUlat FilipinoSportsEconomySciTechPinoy AbroadShowbizLifestyleOpinionHumorWeather Proposed PHL ranger station in Tubbataha Reef April 22, 2013 The World Wildlife Fund has just launched a capital campaign to raise P50M for the government to...

‘Phl a rising star in a gloomy world’ By Prinz P. Magtulis (The Philippine Star) | Updated April 25, 2013 MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines is a “rising star” in a gloomy world economy and could grow by as much as eight percent by 2016 if reforms in governance and...

Heirs of sultan urge Sulu folk to regain Sabah peacefully (The Philippine Star) | Updated April 24, 2013 ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – The heirs of the sultanate of Sulu have called on the people of Sulu to regain Sabah through peaceful means. At a rally in Jolo, Habib Mujahab Hashim...

Phl to push for Asean integration despite territorial dispute By Aurea Calica (The Philippine Star) | Updated April 24, 2013 MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines will push for the integration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) alongside a legally binding code of conduct...

ASEAN talks 'in right direction' BY RAPPLER.COM 04/25/2013 PEACEFUL RESOLUTION. President Benigno Aquino III makes a fresh push for a code of conduct for the South China Sea at the 22nd ASEAN Summit. MANILA, Philippines - The first day of the 22nd ASEAN Summit in Bandar Seri Begawan delved...

Stellar performance for PH economy in 2013, 2014 by Kathleen Martin, ABS-CBNnews.com Posted at 04/24/2013 MANILA -- The Philippine economy is seen to expand within the 6.5%-7% range this year and the next, Moody's Analytics said in a report on Wednesday. "We expect GDP growth to remain in...

Acquisition of 21 choppers for election support stalls By: Jaime Sinapit, InterAksyon.com MANILA, Philippines – Delivery of 21 refurbished Huey helicopters meant to augment the air assets of the Philippine Air Force in helping Comelec airlift materials to far-flung, risky territory has...

Peaceful solution to sea row: Phl no longer lone wolf By Aurea Calica (The Philippine Star) | Updated April 25, 2013 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The Philippines is no longer a lone wolf in pushing for a peaceful resolution of regional maritime disputes, with the international community...