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New Philippines maritime laws get US backing, anger China
The United States has lauded the Philippines’ enactment of the Maritime Zones Act that seeks to further buttress the country’s sovereign rights over its waters, particularly the West Philippine Sea, in accordance with international law.
Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, angering China,
Philippine President Signs New Laws to Assert South China Sea Rights, Sovereignty
China asserts its claim of sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea through an armada of coast guard ships, some of which are accused by its neighbours of aggressive con
Marcos Signs Laws on Philippine Sea Rights, Draws China Ire
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. enacted on Friday two laws bolstering his nation’s maritime claims, drawing criticism from Beijing as South China Sea tensions persist.Most Read from BloombergThe Leaf Blowers Will Not Go QuietlyKey Ballot Initiatives and Local Races Highlight Views on Abortion,
Marcos signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, sovereignty
Laws aimed at reinforcing Philippine rights to resources Unclear if laws could reduce incidents with China in EEZ China unlikely to recognize laws, senator says MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed two laws on Friday aimed at strengthening the country’s maritime claims and bolstering its territorial integrity,
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Man shot dead over parking dispute in Manila
A man was shot dead by another man who was competing with him to get a customer for a parking space outside a commercial ...
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Typhoon floods villages, rips off roofs and damages 2 domestic airports in northern Philippines
Typhoon Yinxing battered the northern Philippines with floods and landslides before blowing away from the country, leaving ...
A powerful typhoon nears the Philippines, with many shelters still crammed after a recent storm
MANILA, Philippines -- Villagers in northern Philippine provinces were forced to evacuate on Wednesday as a powerful ...
Philippines orders evacuations, puts troops on standby for Typhoon Yinxing
MANILA – The Philippines ordered evacuations, stockpiled food and put soldiers on standby in preparation for Typhoon Yinxing, ...
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Duterte’s jarring testimony into drug killings in Philippines relives a nightmare for many
The cockiness, expletives and threats unleashed by former President Rodrigo Duterte in a Senate inquiry brought back the ...
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Storm Leaves Scores Dead and Widespread Damage in the Philippines
Trami hit the island of Luzon, which includes the capital Manila, bringing two months’ worth of rain to some areas in just 24 ...
Storm blows away from northern Philippines leaving 82 dead but forecasters warn it may do a U-turn
Tropical storm Trami has blown away from the northwestern Philippines, leaving at least 65 people dead mostly in extensive flooding.
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Qantas officially launches nonstop flights from Brisbane to Manila, Philippines
Qantas has officially launched its inaugural nonstop flight from Brisbane Airport to Manila International Airport ...
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Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
There will be mostly sunny skies. The high will reach 89° on this humid day. Poor air quality (101-150) Primary pollutant PM2.5 55 μg/m³ Pressure is the weight of the air in the atmosphere. It is ...
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Fire hits residential area in Tondo, Manila
A fire broke out in a residential area in Barangay 128 Balut, Tondo, Manila on Thursday evening, November 7. According to ...