Philippine defense chief calls China’s claims in the South China Sea ‘the biggest fiction and lie’
The Philippine defense chief has called China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea as “the biggest fiction and lie” that ...
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Global warming: PH, other nations struggling vs. triple planetary crisis
The world is facing a triple planetary crisis with catastrophic consequences. The UN Environment Program (UNEP) has called ...
The Philippines: America’s ally in the Pacific
OPINION: The United States has no stronger or more loyal ally in the Indo-Pacific than t. Bound by a century-old alliance, ...
Hegseth to fly to the Philippines and Japan in first visit to Asian treaty allies at odds with China
A Philippine official says U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Philippines, the first stop in his ...
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US defense chief’s visit to enhance partnership with PH
Pete Hegseth will make his first trip to Asia as defense secretary next week, traveling to key US allies the Philippines and ...
Southeast Asia’s new arms race undermines its regional strengths
As Asean members modernise their militaries, the bloc could be sacrificing its cherished norms of stability and consensus Is ...
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Philippines eyes transforming islands of former US base into military reservation
The Philippines is exploring the possibility of converting two islands that were once part of a U.S. navy base into a ...
The only 2 places on Earth without mosquitoes — perfect for itch-free travel!
Only two places on Earth, Iceland and Antarctica, are free of mosquitoes due to their harsh and erratic climates, which prevent mosquito survival. Iceland experiences sudden temperature changes, while ...
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Indigenous peoples’ rights: The ASEAN paradox
Among the member states of the ASEAN, only a few recognise indigenous peoples, let alone protect their rights. Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam are among those that fare the poorest in this ...