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Philippines: Country in Southeast Asia
The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. In the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of 7,641 islands, with a total area of 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The Philippines is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and the Celebes Sea to the south. It shares maritime borders with Taiwan to the north, Japan to the northeast, Palau to the east and southeast, Indonesia to the south, Malaysia to the southwest, Vietnam to the west, and China to the northwest. It is the world's twelfth-most-populous country, with diverse ethnicities and cultures. Manila is the country's capital, and its most populated city is Quezon City. Both are within Metro Manila.

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China-Philippines Row: Philippines ups stake in conflict, vows countermeasures to attacks | Oneindia [Video]

China-Philippines Row: Philippines ups stake in conflict, vows countermeasures to attacks | Oneindia

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines announced on Thursday that the country would enact countermeasures against what he described as "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks"..

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India firmly supports Philippines sovereignty: Jaishankar on South China Sea incidents | Oneindia [Video]

India firmly supports Philippines sovereignty: Jaishankar on South China Sea incidents | Oneindia

Standing shoulder to shoulder with Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo in Manila, India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S Jaishankar reaffirmed New Delhi's steadfast backing of the..

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Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration | Oneindia News [Video]

Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration | Oneindia News

The Philippines summoned China's envoy on Monday to protest against "aggressive actions" in the South China Sea at the weekend, as Manila's defence minister dared Beijing to bolster its vast..

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China Blocks Philippines' Boats in South China Sea, Water Cannon Fired| OneIndia News [Video]

China Blocks Philippines' Boats in South China Sea, Water Cannon Fired| OneIndia News

In the South China Sea, Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons at a Philippine supply boat, causing heavy damage. The vessel, Unaizah May 4, was attempting to resupply Philippine forces at the..

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Philippines says ship damaged in South China Sea incident with Chinese boat | Oneindia News [Video]

Philippines says ship damaged in South China Sea incident with Chinese boat | Oneindia News

In the latest escalation within the contested waters of the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported an incident where a Chinese ship attempted to obstruct a resupply mission,..

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Philippines Accuses China of Electronic Warfare And Signal Jamming in South China Sea| Oneindia News [Video]

Philippines Accuses China of Electronic Warfare And Signal Jamming in South China Sea| Oneindia News

The Philippines Coast Guard accuses China of jamming Filipino vessels' tracking systems in the South China Sea. Chinese disruptions coincide with claims of repelling Philippine ships, raising concerns..

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Philippines Landslide: Gold mining village in South Philippines buried, at least 54 dead | Oneindia [Video]

Philippines Landslide: Gold mining village in South Philippines buried, at least 54 dead | Oneindia

Authorities announced on Sunday that the death toll from a devastating landslide in the southern Philippines has climbed to 54, with 63 individuals still unaccounted for. The landslide, triggered by..

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Philippines accuses China of dangerous manoeuvres near Scarborough Shoal | South China Sea| Oneindia [Video]

Philippines accuses China of dangerous manoeuvres near Scarborough Shoal | South China Sea| Oneindia

The Philippine Coast Guard accused Chinese vessels of engaging in "dangerous" manoeuvres on Feb 11 while on a nine-day patrol close to a reef off the coast of Southeast Asia. The Philippine vessel BRP..

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Breaking News from Philippines: 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mindanao | Oneindia News [Video]

Breaking News from Philippines: 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mindanao | Oneindia News

Stay updated with the latest developments as a magnitude 5.6 earthquake rocks Mindanao, Philippines. Conflicting reports and ongoing rescue operations add to the turmoil in the region. Follow our..

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Philippines rains: Floods, landslides claim the lives of at least 20 in southern region | Oneindia [Video]

Philippines rains: Floods, landslides claim the lives of at least 20 in southern region | Oneindia

Southern Philippines witnessed another major natural disaster, where at least 20 people have lost their lives due to days of torrential rains, causing widespread devastation in several provinces...

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China Alleges 'Illegal' Landing by Philippine Vessel on Contested Atoll| Oneindia News [Video]

China Alleges 'Illegal' Landing by Philippine Vessel on Contested Atoll| Oneindia News

China accused a Filipino vessel of "illegally placing itself" on a disputed South China Sea atoll. The Philippines' vessel, stationed for supply purposes, landed on the Spratly Islands atoll. Tensions..

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Philippines plans to buy submarines to defend sovereignty in South China Sea | Oneindia News [Video]

Philippines plans to buy submarines to defend sovereignty in South China Sea | Oneindia News

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has approved the third phase of the military's modernisation, which includes the purchase of the country's first submarine, in order to defend its maritime..

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Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security | South China Sea Conflict | Oneindia [Video]

Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security | South China Sea Conflict | Oneindia

On Tuesday, Vietnam and the Philippines reached an agreement to enhance collaboration between their coastguards, aiming to prevent potential incidents in the South China Sea. This announcement was made..

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