USA to build new Military base in Spratly Islands -Negotiation with Philippines Government

Zachary S. Welch/AP - Two decades after evicting U.S. forces from their biggest base in the Pacific, the Philippines is in talks with the Obama administration about expanding the American military presence in the island nation, the latest in a series of strategic moves aimed at China. Two decades...

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Word War begin Hong Kong Vs Mainland China like West Philippines Sea (South China Sea)

Kong Qingdong, a direct descendant of the Chinese philosopher Confucius, stands in front of a painting depicting celebrities and world leaders, including a dancing Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, at the Confucius Peace Prize ceremony in Beijing December 9, 2011 For China's newest battle in the West Philippines...

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USA & Philippines prepare for combat drills in the Spratly Islands Province of Palawan - claimed by China

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U.S. and Philippine marine forces are preparing for the annual Balikatan Exercises (Shoulder-to-Shoulder) to hold combat drills at an oil rig in the Spratly Islands, Province of  Palawan - West Philippines Sea (South China Sea) island which are claim by china to bolster the defense of such sensitive...

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Philippines 3rd most preferred market for global fund - positive outlook

The Bank of America-Merrill Lynch survey citing the Philippines as the third most preferred market for global fund managers reflects the positive outlook for the Philippine economy that is enhanced by the accountability, transparency and good governance espoused by the Aquino administration, a Palace official said Wednesday. Presidential...

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Philippines: Sen. McCain & Lieberman take PH side in West Philippine Sea dispute with China

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Manila - The name John McCain is no stranger to the Philippines, It was here where as a young man the senator's father served as commander at the former US Naval base at Subic Bay. McCain first tasted freedom from years as prisoner of war touching down at...

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US Senators Support Philippines in Spratly Islands Dispute

Four U.S. senators visiting Manila have been discussing the West Philippines Sea (South China Sea) territorial dispute and touting their support for the Philippines. Arizona Senator John McCain reiterated the U.S. stance that there is no need to have any sort of confrontation with China over issues related...

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Philippines reiterates call ASEAN members to take a decisive stand on Spratlys issue

The Philippines reiterated anew its call on the other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to take a united and decisive role in the resolution of the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) disputes by supporting its proposal that a meeting be held as soon...

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Philippines ranked 8th friendliest paradise in the world -survey

Philippines – It may not always be that "fun" in the Philippines contrary to a widely circulated Department of Tourism (DOT) slogan but we are more than consistent in being warm and friendly as people. A recent international survey conducted between May and July 2011 involving 3,385 expatriates...

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The Philippines' rising economy to Star in 2050

BANKING giant Hongkong and Shanghai Bank (HSBC) announced recently that the Philippines can be one of the world's top economies by 2050. It is encouraging that this independent and credible financial organization sees the enormous potential our country has for economic growth, and that if this potential is...

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BHP Billiton & 12 Oil Firms Start Drilling oil and gas in the Philippines

Philippines — Dubbing it as "the period of upturn in upstream petroleum investments" in the country, the Department of Energy (DoE) has announced that 10 to 12 wells have been committed by service contractor-firms in their drilling programs this year. In a statement to the media, Energy Undersecretary...

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Philippines seeks another ASEAN support for possible China meet on Spratly row

Recently, the Philippines protested early year 2012 for another China's invasion to the Philippines territory in Sabina Shoal which is only a 82 Miles from the Philippines Main Island. China rejected the protest of the Philippines and pronounced that they owned everything in the West Philippines Sea and...

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