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Philippines wants to give US, Japan access to bases The Philippines said Thursday it was looking to give the United States and Japan greater access to its military bases, as it seeks to counter what it perceives as a rising security threat from China. Philippine Defence Secretary Voltaire...

US, PH forces off Panatag Shoal ‘War games not meant to intimidate China’ By Nikko Dizon Philippine Daily Inquirer The Philippine Navy’s flagship, the BRP Gregorio del Pilar, is back in the waters near Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal), this time not for a face-off with...

New Philippine base will send message to China - expert ABS-CBNnews.com 06/27/2013 MANILA - A new Philippine naval base that US troops can access will send a strong message to China, a security expert said Thursday. Political science professor and defense expert Clarita Carlos said it will...

US destroyer joins CARAT exercise By Ric Sapnu (The Philippine Star) | Updated June 28, 2013 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT , Philippines – The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) docked at Alava Pier here yesterday to take part in the 19th Philippines-US Cooperation Afloat Readiness...

PH, US naval exercises to include live fire drills Friday, 21 June 2013 MANILA, Philippines - Six US and Philippine warships and 1,000 American and Filipino sailors and servicemen will take part in a joint naval exercise in Ayungin Shoal from June 27 to July 2, close to Panatag Shoal off the...

PHL has best human resource pool in Asia –Lalonde THE Philippines is the easiest place to be in Asia for start-up businesses mainly because of its competent human resources and easy-does-it business environment, Shore Solutions Managing Director Darcy Lalonde said on Thursday...

China hits Philippines for 'illegal occupation' of reef Reuters 06/21/2013 BEIJING - China condemned on Friday what it called the "illegal occupation" of a disputed coral reef by the Philippines, and vowed to protect its sovereignty after Manila moved new soldiers and supplies to the remote...

PHILIPPINES SEEKS TO EXPAND TIES WITH JAMAICA 22 June 2013 - The Philippines is looking forward to strengthening its relations with the Caribbean island-state of Jamaica by opening new doors for increased trade and cooperation. Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. conveyed President Benigno S...

US official hits China maritime ‘bullying’ By AP (The Philippine Star) | Updated June 22, 2013 WASHINGTON – The nominee to become the top US diplomat in East Asia delivered pointed comments about China in his confirmation hearing Thursday, saying there’s no place for...

Phl, Thailand sign agreements to boost ties By Aurea Calica and Pia Lee-Brago (The Philippine Star) | Updated June 22, 2013 MANILA, Philippines - Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul paid a courtesy call on President Aquino and signed three agreements aimed...

Time for a South China Sea Council by Scott J. Shackelford Assistant Professor of Business Law and Ethics, Indiana University, Kelley School of Business 06/18/2013 On the face of it, there seems to be little similarly between the Arctic and the South China Sea. The Arctic, after all, is...

Political, Economic Stability Key Factors For Asean's Economic Transformation KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Political as well as economic stability will be key factors for the Asean economic transformation which began after the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis. The Singapore Institute of...

Asean economic ministers enhance trade ties with US Wednesday 19th of June 2013 MANILA, June 19 (PIA) -- A high-level Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) delegation visited the United States on June 10-14 to further enhance trade and investment relations between the two sides. The...

'PH economy strong enough to withstand shocks' Reuters 06/19/2013 MANILA - The broad sell-off in Asian emerging markets is unlikely to destabilize the Philippine economy, with growth expected to stay robust on the back of strong domestic consumption, Economic Planning Chief Arsenio Balisacan...

2013 PHL output to exceed 7% — NEDA's Balisacan SIEGFRID O. ALEGADO, GMA News June 19, 2013 The Aquino administration is confident the economy could breach its growth goal for the year, banking on a strong services sector and a likely uptick in manufacturing and consumption, the...

Noy urged: Junk Taiwan fishery pact By Dennis Carcamo (philstar.com) | Updated June 19, 2013 MANILA, Philippines - Fisherfolk group Pamalakaya on Wednesday called on President Benigno Aquino III to scrap the proposed fishery pact with Taiwan, saying fishing deal would grant Taipei's...

Phl, US troops to hold drills near Panatag By Jaime Laude (The Philippine Star) | June 19, 2013 MANILA, Philippines - Naval forces of the Philippines and the United States are set to conduct joint exercises next week in the waters of Zambales near Panatag Shoal, an area claimed by the...

Beijing warns PH on talks with Taipei By Tarra Quismundo, Gil C. Cabacungan Philippine Daily Inquirer Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 MANILA, Philippines—As Manila and Taipei prepared for fishery talks next month in a bid to ease tensions, the Chinese Embassy on Tuesday issued a reminder of...

U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus Arrives for Official Visit to Philippines June 18, 2013 MANILA: U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus will arrive today for a three-day visit to the Philippines where he will conduct official government meetings and visit with U.S. personnel. Mabus is scheduled to meet...