PHOTOS: Philippines challenges China's Claim of West Philippine Sea at UNCLOS Tribunal in The Hague

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Philippines challenges China's Claim of country's exclusive economic zone at UNCLOS Tribunal in The Hague. image: inquirer.netIN PHOTOS: Philippines challenges China in The HagueIn photos emailed to Rappler, the Permanent Court of Arbitration gives us a glimpse of the closed-door hearings pitting Manila against Beijing MANILA, Philippines –...

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Philippine Azkals would take full advantage of three more home games to match in FIFA World Cup qualifier

The Philippine Azkals have scored the maximum six points from two matches. image: spin.phAzkals play 3 more home matches in FIFA World Cup qualifierMANILA, Philippines -- The Philippine national football team is scheduled to play only three more games in the country in the ongoing qualifiers for the...

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Globe in ₱1.83-B buyout deal for Bayantel stake

Globe takes over Bayantel. image: Business World OnlineGLOBE Telecom, Inc. has reached a buy-out deal worth ₱1.83 billion with the Lopez group that will give the Ayala-led company full control of cash-strapped Bayan Telecommunications, Inc.The move is seen to help Bayantel completely get out of the doldrums by...

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Singer Chris Brown barred from leaving Philippines amid contract dispute

Singer Chris Brown is shown at a party on April 10 in Bermuda Dunes, California. image: CNNManila, Philippines (CNN)Award-winning U.S. singer Chris Brown has been barred from leaving the Philippines because of a contract dispute, the official Philippines News Agency reported Wednesday.Brown was stopped Wednesday morning while preparing...

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Philippines Budget Surplus expanded to ₱67.3 Billion Php in May 2015

PHL budget surplus widens nearly 6 times in MayMore Amid the pressing need to boost public spending to pump-prime the economy, government revenues continued to outpace expenditures for the second month this year. The budget surplus expanded by almost six times to ₱67.3 billion Php in May from...

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$1Billion USD - Upgrading 23 important Military Assets DELAYED again for Corruption?

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The Philippines relies on aging helicopters such as this UH-1 Huey seen on a recent mission in Mindanao. PHOTO: TREFOR MOSS/THE WALL STREET JOURNALPhilippine Military Upgrade StallsDelay for $1 billion in defense deals leaves planned overhaul years from completionMANILA—A push by the Philippines to overhaul its obsolete military has ground...

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Smartmatic bags ₱1.7-Billion Php voting machine contract for 2016 Election

In Resolution No. 2015-004, the Comelec Special Bids and Awards Committee -1 has recommended the issuance of the "Notice of Award" to Smartmatic-Total Information Management for its bid offer of more than ₱1.7 billion Php. photo: PhilStarSmartmatic bags ₱1.7-B voting machine contractMANILA, Philippines - The Commission on Elections...

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AFP is reinforcing rusting Navy ship on Spratly Ayungin reef outpost with Welding and Cement

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Filipino soldiers wave from the dilapidated Sierra Madre ship of the Philippines Navy as it is anchored near Ayungin shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) in the Spratly group of islands in the South China Sea, west of Palawan, Philippines, in this photo taken in May. Photo: ReutersPhilippines reinforcing rusting...

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Google Maps removes Chinese name for disputed South China Sea reef Scarborough Shoals

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Google Maps shows the name Scarborough Shoal for the disputed island Photo: Google MapsGoogle drops Chinese name from Maps after South China Sea controversyFollowing pressure from the Philippines, Google redacts the Chinese name for the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China SeaGoogle has removed the Chinese name for...

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Japan agency upgrades PH's credit rating to BBB+

Japan credit rating agency raises Philippine ratingTHE Philippines has received another credit rating upgrade, which is the highest rating the country has ever achieved.In a report released Monday, Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd. (JCR) gave the Philippines BBB+ from BBB rating. This was just a notch away from...

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The Fate of West Philippine Sea/South China Sea at the United Nation's Tribunal begin its Journey in Hague vs China

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The Philippine delegation, with lawyers and advocates, before the start of Commencement of the 1st Round of Philippines Argument.- Image CNN PhilippinesSouth China Sea dispute: Philippines warns China flouting UN maritime laws THE HAGUE: The Philippines has appealed to an international tribunal to declare China's claims to most...

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Philippines will host Southeast Asian Games in 2019

The opening ceremony of the 2005 SEA Games in the Philippines, where the Philippines finished number one overall. File Photo by Joel Nito/AFPPhilippines set to host 2019 SEA GamesThe biennial regional meet returns to the Philippines for the first time since 2005MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has agreed...

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Philippines preparing Billion Dollars fund for Acquisition of NEW Submarine, Missiles, Ships, radars for AFP Upgrade

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Kilo Class Diesel Submarine. Del Rosario said that between 2018 and 2023 the Philippines would buy electric-diesel submarines ($200 - $500 Million USD per unit)and advanced missile systems.PH ramps up military spending in face of China threatMANILA - The Philippines plans to ramp up military spending over the...

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