Philippines eyes maiden sukuk issue in November
MANILA The Philippines plans to issue its maiden sukuk bonds by the end of November, its finance secretary
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Tensions are flaring once more in the South China Sea. Here's why it matters for the world
Maritime disputes across the vast South China Sea have ratcheted up in recent years as an increasingly assertive China militarizes disputed islands and confronts its regional rivals over their competing claims in the strategically important and resource-rich waterway.
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Exclusive: Philippine defense secretary vows to stand up to 'bully' China
China is behaving like a schoolyard bully toward smaller countries, the Philippines defense secretary told CNN Friday during an exclusive interview in which he said his nation had to stand up to Beijing's territorial expansion in the South China Sea.
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Exclusive-PMI hires U.S. lobbyists as key IQOS launch nears
By Emma Rumney LONDON Philip Morris International has registered new lobbyists in at least 19 U.S. states this
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Philippines vows not to back down as China warns against 'trouble' at disputed shoal
By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines vowed on Tuesday not to back down in the face of a
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Filipino diver with a knife helps remove floating barrier installed by China in South China Sea
A floating barrier installed by China to prevent Filipino boats from fishing in a disputed area of the South China Sea has been removed, Philippine authorities said Monday, the latest flashpoint between Manila and Beijing over their competing maritime claims.
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The Philippines condemns China for installing floating barrier in disputed South China Sea
The Philippines on Sunday condemned the Chinese coast guard for installing what it called a "floating barrier" in a disputed area of the South China Sea, saying that it prevented Filipino boats from entering and fishing in the area.
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The Philippines accuses China's shadowy maritime militia of destroying coral reefs in South China Sea
Vibrant reefs filled with colorful fish and seaweed just two years ago have been turned into a wasteland of crushed corals in the South China Sea and the Philippines says it has identified a culprit -- China's shadowy maritime militia.
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Why has Doja Cat's new song 'Balut' landed her in hot water with some Filipino listeners?
American rapper Doja Cat has landed in hot water with listeners in the Philippines after naming her latest single after a Filipino street food.
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Maria Ressa: Philippines Nobel winner acquitted of last tax evasion case
Filipina journalist scores another legal win in cases filed under Rodrigo Duterte's term.
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Nobel laureate Maria Ressa acquitted of last tax evasion charge
Philippine Nobel Peace laureate Maria Ressa was acquitted of tax evasion Tuesday, according to her news site Rappler, in the latest legal victory for the veteran journalist.
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In cat and mouse game, Philippines resupplies troops in South China Sea atoll
By Jay Ereno SOUTH CHINA SEA The Philippines has completed a supply mission for troops stationed in a
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