Tag: manila
Removed Chinese barrier at shoal in South China Sea: Manila
MANILA: The Philippines said on Monday it executed a “special operation” to remove a floating barrier installed by China at a prime fishing patch in…
Manila will ‘never abandon’ Philippine-held shoal in South China Sea
MANILA: Manila will “never abandon” a Philippine-held shoal in the disputed South China Sea, an official said Monday, after the China Coast Guard allegedly blocked…
Chinas Coast Guard: Philippines claims China harassment near disputed reef
Manila: The Philippines on Wednesday accused China’s coast guard of harassment, obstruction and “dangerous manoeuvres” against its vessels, after another incident near a strategic feature…
Philippines rescues over 1,000 trafficked in from across Asia to run online scams
MANILA:: Philippine authorities have rescued over a thousand people from several Asian nations who were trafficked into the country, held captive and forced to run…
Explainer: Why have the United States and Philippines issued defence treaty guidelines?
The United States and the Philippines have agreed on new guidelines for their 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty, following multiple requests by Manila to make clear…
Fire Rips Through Philippine Ferry: Thirty-one killed after fire rips through Philippine ferry
MANILA: At least 31 people died and 230 were rescued after a fire engulfed a ferry in the southern Philippines, authorities said Thursday. The Lady…