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China, Philippines Make Rival Claims in Disputed South China Sea

Both countries have planted flags on a collection of sand bars, extending the clash over the area between Beijing and Manila, a U.S. ally

Al Jazeera on MSN · 2h

Manila denies China ‘dealt with’ Philippine mission to disputed reef

The Philippines has denied a Chinese Coast Guard report that China had “dealt with” a situation involving six Filipino personnel, whom Beijing accused of illegally landing on a tiny reef in the disputed South China Sea.

The Financial Times · 17h

Beijing’s flag-planting in South China Sea revives tensions with Manila

China’s move to proclaim sovereignty over a disputed reef in the South China Sea has triggered a new stand-off with the Philippines, raising tensions between the two rival claimants on the eve of US-Philippine military drills nearby.

China Daily6h

Philippines raises alert on volcano southeast of Manila

MANILA -- Philippine authorities on Monday raised the alert level for Mount Bulusan after the volcano in Sorsogon province, ...

Inquirer.net - Philippines Entertainment News on MSN56m

Wendell Ramos withdraws candidacy for Manila councilor

Wendell Ramos confirmed that he had withdrawn his candidacy as Manila’s District 4 councilor, citing his “prior work commitments and family matters.” Ramos announced that he terminated his candidacy ...

Japan-Philippines defence pact in focus as Ishiba visits Manila for key talks with Marcos

Shigeru Ishiba is expected to push for full ratification of a reciprocal access agreement, paving the way for expanded ...

The Manila Times on MSN21h

Manila mayor rises in new survey

With just over ten days left before the midterm elections, the race for Manila mayor is tightening as incumbent Mayor Honey ...

INQUIRER.net2h

Disputed West PH Sea reef: Manila slams ‘irresponsible’ Chinese report

The Philippines slammed an "irresponsible" Chinese state media report claiming a disputed reef in the West Philippine Sea was ...

Philstar.com4h

Why is Manila's Cardinal Chito Tagle being billed as ‘papabile'?

Observers have labeled Tagle the “Asian Francis” due to similarities in pastoral focus and leadership style with the late pope. Why is he being considered as a strong contender?

PhilStar Global on MSN16h

Metro Manila workers to get wage hike soon – DOLE

MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage earners in Metro Manila could get a salary increase soon as a wage review is set to begin.

Nikkei Asia57m

Manila rejects Beijing's claim of seizing South China Sea sandbar

MANILA -- Manila on Monday rejected Beijing's claim that it had seized control of Sandy Cay, a sandbar in the Philippines' territorial waters as "lies and misinformation", in what threatens to become ...