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Contesting China’s expansive claims in the West Philippine was the focus of Manila’s diplomatic initiatives in 2014.

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Hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in 2015 gives the Philippines a chance to highlight all the positive changes and economic growth that have taken place since the country last hosted APEC in 1996, a United States embassy official said.

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 The 30th Balikatan military exercises between the Philippines and the United States (US) will end Friday with officials saying ing that the drills boosted the defense ties between the two countries.

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The Philippines yesterday hit back at China for alleging Manila had agreed to pull out the grounded ship guarding the disputed Ayungin Shoal in the Spratlys.

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Aid continued to pour in yesterday for victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda as nations all over the world expressed admiration for the resilience of the Filipino people.

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The United States government provided an additional $3-million dollars to address the humanitarian needs of the typhoon Pablo victims amid threat of disease spreading with the death toll climbing up to 647 and hundreds more missing in Davao province, its embassy said Monday.

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As the national government is racing against time to reach and assist thousands of hungry individuals in the typhoon Pablo devastated villages in Davao region, the Philippine Air Force has deployed its lone C-130 cargo plane and six helicopters to ferry and deliver food and non-food items to the needy residents.

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As the national government is racing against time to reach and assist thousands of hungry individuals in the typhoon Pablo devastated villages in Davao region, the Philippine Air Force has deployed its lone C-130 cargo plane and six helicopters to ferry and deliver food and non-food items to the needy residents.

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