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12 July

Philippines to ‘Stand Our Ground’ in South China Sea Dispute

The Philippines will "stand our ground" in a dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea, a top security official said.

9 July

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines Turned Down US Help on China Row: Official

The Philippines has turned down offers from the US to assist in its military operations in the South China Sea amid growing tensions with Beijing.

8 July

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines and Japan Sign Key Defense Pact

The Philippines and Japan signed a key defense pact that will allow the deployment of troops on each other's territory as they boost ties in the face of China's growing assertiveness.

4 July

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Says US Mid-Range Missile System to Be Pulled Out

A US mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines for annual joint military exercises -- to the annoyance of China -- will be pulled out of the country.

3 July

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, China Agree to ‘De-Escalate’ South China Sea Tensions

The Philippines and China agreed to “de-escalate tensions” over the South China Sea following a violent clash in the disputed waters last month.

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28 June

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, Japan to Hold Security Talks Next Month

Japan and the Philippines will hold high-level defense talks next month, Manila said, as the two countries seek to boost ties in the face of an increasingly confrontational China.

27 June

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippine Army Says Seven Leftist Rebels Killed in Clash

The Philippine military said it killed seven communist rebels in a gun battle in the north of the country.

20 June

Asia Pacific

Chinese sailors wield knives and an axe in a clash with Philippine naval vessels near a strategic reef in the South China Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Sailors Wield Knives, Axe in Disputed Sea Clash With Philippines

Chinese coast guard sailors brandished knives, an axe, and other weapons in a clash with Philippine naval vessels near a strategic reef in the South China Sea, footage showed.

17 June

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