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Topic: Philippines

Chinese ambassador summoned over South China Sea ‘harassment,’ says Philippines’ foreign ministry

The ministry has asked China to direct its vessels to cease and desist from ‘illegal actions and dangerous manoeuvres against Philippine vessels.’

7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines, tsunami alerts issued in Philippines and Japan

Philippines seismology agency says tsunami waves could hit the country by midnight local time and continue for hours.

Philippines approaches Malaysia, Vietnam with proposal for code of conduct for South China Sea

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of Philippines said escalating tension in South China Sea required Manila to partner with allies & neighbours to maintain peace.

Philippines President Marcos meets Xi Jinping seeking ways to reduce South China Sea tensions

Marcos said he voiced concern over South China Sea incidents between Chinese and Philippine vessels, including one collision. He said he also raised plight of Filipino fishermen.

India to give at least seven helicopters to Philippines for rescue and humanitarian efforts

Philippines president Marcos Kumaran said helicopters provided to Philippines Coast Guard, built for India's Navy and Coast Guard, can be used for more active security operations.

ASEAN replaces Myanmar with Philippines as 2026 chair amid concerns over 5-point consensus implementation

Loss of chairmanship blow to Myanmar's ruling military leadership in gaining international recognition. In 2021, ASEAN leaders had agreed to a 5-point consensus to address Myanmar situation.

Philippines says China blocked, water-cannoned its boat in South China Sea

China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea, an assertion rejected internationally.

Philippines to investigate sinking of overloaded passenger boat that killed at least 26

The vessel was designed for roughly 40 passengers but it remains unclear how many people were allowed to board. The manifest showed only 22 names, the coast guard said.

One dies as Typhoon Doksuri lashes Philippines, moves towards China and Taiwan

Strong winds and rain lashed the northern coast of the country, and more than 4000 passengers remained stranded as sea travel was suspended.

South China Sea should not be ‘hunting ground’ for foreign forces, says China’s foreign ministry

Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told media that ‘South China Sea is home to all regional countries, and should not be a hunting ground for external forces.’

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New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

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After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

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