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Philippines: Country in Southeast Asia
The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of 7,641 islands, with a total area of roughly 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 110 million, it is the world's twelfth-most-populous country.

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China WARNS EU To ‘Stay Out Of South China Sea’ Row After EU-Philippines Meet Against Beijing [Video]

China WARNS EU To ‘Stay Out Of South China Sea’ Row After EU-Philippines Meet Against Beijing

Tensions escalated in the South China Sea after China warned the European Union to stop “provoking trouble” and stay out of its territorial disputes with the Philippines. The sharp rebuke followed..

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South China Sea SHOCKER: EU & Philippines FORGE Defense Pact to FIGHT China’s Indo-Pacific Threats [Video]

South China Sea SHOCKER: EU & Philippines FORGE Defense Pact to FIGHT China’s Indo-Pacific Threats

The EU and the Philippines have initiated a groundbreaking security and defense dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. With growing concerns over emerging threats,..

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China Provokes Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions; Conducts Patrols Near Scarborough Shoal [Video]

China Provokes Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions; Conducts Patrols Near Scarborough Shoal

Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated sharply as China’s navy launched combat readiness patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, a territory claimed by the Philippines. The drills,..

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Philippines SHOCKS China with MAJOR Military Move in South China Sea | Tensions EXPLODE! [Video]

Philippines SHOCKS China with MAJOR Military Move in South China Sea | Tensions EXPLODE!

The Philippines is making a bold military move in the South China Sea, announcing new naval bases in Subic Bay, Mindanao, and Sibutu under its ‘Horizon 3’ defense program. Amid rising tensions with..

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Philippines Vs China Over South China Sea Escalates: Manila Tears Into Beijing; ‘Don’t Interfere’ [Video]

Philippines Vs China Over South China Sea Escalates: Manila Tears Into Beijing; ‘Don’t Interfere’

Tensions between the Philippines and China have escalated sharply over the South China Sea. In a fiery rebuke, Manila slammed Beijing for its aggression and interference in contested waters. The..

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ASEAN Summit Boosts Trump To Deploy Deadly NMESIS Missiles Near Taiwan | China’s Xinping ON ALERT [Video]

ASEAN Summit Boosts Trump To Deploy Deadly NMESIS Missiles Near Taiwan | China’s Xinping ON ALERT

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry detected eight PLA Navy ships operating near its waters, signaling a show of force by China. In addition, China launched satellites over central Taiwan, prompting heightened..

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Philippines TORCHES China’s South China Sea CLAIMS:  ASEAN Summit Unites Anti-China Allies For Peace [Video]

Philippines TORCHES China’s South China Sea CLAIMS: ASEAN Summit Unites Anti-China Allies For Peace

The Philippine Coast Guard has strongly refuted China’s sweeping claims over the South China Sea. Spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela called China’s sovereignty narrative the "greatest lie we must..

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Macron Rages Against China's South China Sea Moves Amid Philippines Tensions, Slams US Dominance [Video]

Macron Rages Against China's South China Sea Moves Amid Philippines Tensions, Slams US Dominance

French President Emmanuel Macron has launched a blistering attack on China’s aggressive maneuvers in the South China Sea, warning of growing instability as tensions with the Philippines hit a boiling..

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South China Sea Tensions Escalate: Philippines’ Marcos SHAMES China In Front of ASEAN Partners [Video]

South China Sea Tensions Escalate: Philippines’ Marcos SHAMES China In Front of ASEAN Partners

Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. took a bold stance at the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit, calling for freedom of navigation in the South China Sea—a move widely seen as a direct..

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Philippines Earthquake UNSEEN Video: Watch Philippines Senate Employees Run as 5.1 Quake Strikes [Video]

Philippines Earthquake UNSEEN Video: Watch Philippines Senate Employees Run as 5.1 Quake Strikes

A powerful 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Manila, causing panic and chaos across the capital. In this unseen footage, employees inside the Philippine Senate building are seen rushing for safety..

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“Time Is Running Out”:Marcos Pushes ASEAN to Finalize South China Sea Rules Amid Tensions with China [Video]

“Time Is Running Out”:Marcos Pushes ASEAN to Finalize South China Sea Rules Amid Tensions with China

On Day 1 of the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued an urgent call for the swift adoption of a legally binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea...

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Container Ship Tilts Off India’s Coast — Russian, Filipino, Ukrainian Sailors Caught in Fuel Spill [Video]

Container Ship Tilts Off India’s Coast — Russian, Filipino, Ukrainian Sailors Caught in Fuel Spill

Disaster strikes off the Kochi coast as the Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 tilts dangerously, spilling containers into the Arabian Sea — some filled with low sulfur fuel. Indian Navy and..

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South China Sea: China SLAMS US Of Using Philippines As Pawn | Coast Guard Clash Near Sandy Cay [Video]

South China Sea: China SLAMS US Of Using Philippines As Pawn | Coast Guard Clash Near Sandy Cay

Tensions surged near Sandy Cay on May 22 as Chinese Coast Guard vessels sideswiped and blasted Philippine research ships with water cannons. China slammed the mission as “illegal,” warning of..

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China-Philippines Clash Over Disputed Second Thomas Shoal; Beijing’s Big Threat to Manila Over Clash [Video]

China-Philippines Clash Over Disputed Second Thomas Shoal; Beijing’s Big Threat to Manila Over Clash

Tensions in the South China Sea have erupted once again after a maritime clash between Chinese and Philippine vessels near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, also known as Tiexian Jiao. The incident,..

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South China Sea Boils Over: Philippines Slams China’s Aggression as 12,000-Ton Monster Vessel Looms [Video]

South China Sea Boils Over: Philippines Slams China’s Aggression as 12,000-Ton Monster Vessel Looms

Tensions have erupted once again in the volatile South China Sea as the Philippines condemned China’s use of water cannons near Pag-asa Cays on May 22. The latest flashpoint in the long-running..

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China Blasts Philippines’ Illegal Incursion as Ships COLLIDE Near Disputed Reefs| South China Sea [Video]

China Blasts Philippines’ Illegal Incursion as Ships COLLIDE Near Disputed Reefs| South China Sea

A fresh maritime flashpoint erupted in the South China Sea as China accused the Philippines of an "illegal incursion" near the disputed Zhubi Jiao and Tiexian Jiao reefs. The China Coast Guard reported..

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South China Sea BREAKING: China-Philippines Coast Guard CLASH Near Sandy Cay Escalates Tensions [Video]

South China Sea BREAKING: China-Philippines Coast Guard CLASH Near Sandy Cay Escalates Tensions

Tensions erupted in the South China Sea as the Philippines accused China of dangerously sideswiping and water-cannoning its coast guard vessel near Sandy Cay. Footage confirms a Chinese ship's..

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Duterte’s Controversial Victory Sparks Uproar Across Philippines: Opposition Erupts into Protests [Video]

Duterte’s Controversial Victory Sparks Uproar Across Philippines: Opposition Erupts into Protests

Rodrigo Duterte’s unexpected victory in Davao has ignited nationwide outrage as opposition groups take to the streets, questioning the legitimacy of the results. Protesters and political critics are..

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Rodrigo Duterte’s Supporters Celebrate Ex-Philippines President’s Landslide Win From Jail | Watch [Video]

Rodrigo Duterte’s Supporters Celebrate Ex-Philippines President’s Landslide Win From Jail | Watch

Despite being held at the International Criminal Court in The Hague on charges related to his controversial war on drugs, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has won a stunning landslide..

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Crowd ERUPTS As Duterte WINS From Jail Cell | 662K Votes Rock Marcos Camp In Philippines Elections [Video]

Crowd ERUPTS As Duterte WINS From Jail Cell | 662K Votes Rock Marcos Camp In Philippines Elections

In a stunning political twist, ex-President Rodrigo Duterte has been elected mayor of Davao City with over 662,000 votes—despite being jailed in The Hague over his brutal war on drugs. The crowd..

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Rodrigo Duterte Storms Back to Power From Jail: Ex-Philippines President Wins Davao Mayoral Race [Video]

Rodrigo Duterte Storms Back to Power From Jail: Ex-Philippines President Wins Davao Mayoral Race

In a dramatic political comeback, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has clinched a landslide victory in Davao's mayoral race—despite being detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC)..

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Marcos Vs Duterte Feud HEATS UP!!! Millions in Philippines Vote | Rodrigo Duterte Runs For Mayor [Video]

Marcos Vs Duterte Feud HEATS UP!!! Millions in Philippines Vote | Rodrigo Duterte Runs For Mayor

The political war between the Marcos and Duterte dynasties has hit fever pitch as millions of Filipinos head to the polls in a high-stakes midterm election. Impeached Vice President Sara Duterte fights..

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Philippines General Slams China Over Claim on Disputed Waters | U.S Deploys Missiles In SCS Drills [Video]

Philippines General Slams China Over Claim on Disputed Waters | U.S Deploys Missiles In SCS Drills

A top Philippine general has issued a stark warning over China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea, calling Beijing's claims "illegal and coercive." Brigadier General Logico criticized..

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WWII Ship Sinks Before U.S.-Philippines Drill | BRP Malvar Goes Down Near Disputed Shoal [Video]

WWII Ship Sinks Before U.S.-Philippines Drill | BRP Malvar Goes Down Near Disputed Shoal

The BRP Miguel Malvar, an 80-year-old World War II ship, sank unexpectedly before it could be used as a live-fire target in the U.S.-Philippine Balikatan drills. Originally set to be sunk off Zambales,..

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China Fumes as U.S Ally Australia Sends Warship to South China Sea| South China Sea Tensions Explode [Video]

China Fumes as U.S Ally Australia Sends Warship to South China Sea| South China Sea Tensions Explode

Australia has deployed its warship, HMAS Sydney, to the South China Sea as part of a three-month Indo-Pacific mission, further escalating tensions in the region. This move follows a series of..

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