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US commander says China has failed to coerce rival states in South China Sea
The U.S. Pacific Fleet commander says China has failed to intimidate rival claimant states into surrendering their sovereign interests in the South China Sea despite its intensifying "bullying tactics ...
Philippines concerned over higher U.S. tariffs, will continue to negotiate, minister says
The Philippines is concerned about the United States' decision to impose 20% tariffs on Philippine exports but will continue ...
Japan, US, Philippines reaffirm importance of navigation freedom
The three countries have been stepping up maritime cooperation amid Beijing’s aggressive maritime behaviour. Read more at ...
Japan, US and Philippines reaffirm opposition to changes to status quo
The top diplomats of Japan, the United States and the Philippines have reaffirmed their opposition to attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion. The move is seen as an effort ...
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Philippines Aims to Lower US Tariffs Amid Trade Tensions
The Philippines is negotiating with the United States to reduce the newly imposed 20% tariffs on Manila's imports. Ambassador ...
15 police officers detained over alleged killings of cockfighting fans in the Philippines
Fifteen police officers in the Philippines are in custody over their alleged role in the abductions and suspected killings of ...
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Philippines to negotiate 20-percent US tariffs with trade officials—Go
The Philippines expressed concern Thursday over the United States’ latest decision to impose a 20% reciprocal tariff on ...