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The United States maintained its commitment to the defense of the Philippines following the rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea.

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The landing of three Chinese planes on two separate occasions on the disputed Kagitingan (Fiery Cross) Reef in the South China Sea does nothing to foster stability in the region and is of concern to the United States, Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said.

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The naval maneuver of the guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen as it conducted a sail-by around the disputed waters near the Spratlys has finally made the Chinese receive a dose of their own medicine, complaining that the “provocative” actions of the United States has threatened the sovereignty and security of China.

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I am sure the ancient Greeks would be shocked we are claiming we have a democracy.

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Just how alarming China’s expansionist activities are becoming can be gauged by the tension that pervaded the high-level diplomatic talks in Malaysia, with the ASEAN ministers having difficulty in drafting the joint final statement that — in very careful language — expressed “serious concerns” about the land reclamation activities in the South China Sea.

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The first quarter of the year is almost over with the Lenten season usually the time when people take a break from the hustle and bustle of Manila. For many of us especially those engaged in politics, the Lenten season is that time of the year when the “enemies” usually take a break from the wrangling, the intrigues, the backbiting, the plotting and the scheming.

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The Philippines' top diplomat said Thursday that China has been rushing construction projects, including massive land reclamation, in the disputed South China Sea in hopes of forestalling any legal moves against its vast territorial claims.

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The Philippines will raise its concerns over China's land reclamation in disputed reefs and discuss Manila's new peace deal with Muslim rebels with Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, who arrived yesterday for a brief visit, an official said.

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The Court of Appeals (CA) has given the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) the go-signal to resolve the administrative case against former ambassador to Kuwait Shulan Primavera.

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The Philippines has urged fellow Southeast Asian nations to demand that China immediately stop its land reclamation in contested South China Sea reefs, warning the 10-nation bloc's credibility may be undermined if it remains silent on the issue.

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The landing of three Chinese planes on two separate occasions on the disputed Kagitingan (Fiery Cross) Reef in the South China Sea does nothing to foster stability in the region and is of concern to the United States, Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said.

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The naval maneuver of the guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen as it conducted a sail-by around the disputed waters near the Spratlys has finally made the Chinese receive a dose of their own medicine, complaining that the “provocative” actions of the United States has threatened the sovereignty and security of China.

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I am sure the ancient Greeks would be shocked we are claiming we have a democracy.

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Just how alarming China’s expansionist activities are becoming can be gauged by the tension that pervaded the high-level diplomatic talks in Malaysia, with the ASEAN ministers having difficulty in drafting the joint final statement that — in very careful language — expressed “serious concerns” about the land reclamation activities in the South China Sea.

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The Philippines' top diplomat said Thursday that China has been rushing construction projects, including massive land reclamation, in the disputed South China Sea in hopes of forestalling any legal moves against its vast territorial claims.

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The Philippines will raise its concerns over China's land reclamation in disputed reefs and discuss Manila's new peace deal with Muslim rebels with Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, who arrived yesterday for a brief visit, an official said.

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The Court of Appeals (CA) has given the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) the go-signal to resolve the administrative case against former ambassador to Kuwait Shulan Primavera.

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The Philippines has urged fellow Southeast Asian nations to demand that China immediately stop its land reclamation in contested South China Sea reefs, warning the 10-nation bloc's credibility may be undermined if it remains silent on the issue.

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