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China promised the Philippines billions in development aid. Why did it fall so short?
New study shows China disbursed US$700 million out of a promised US$30.5 billion, with analysts blaming political tensions for the gap.
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‘Warship Destroyed’: Army Launched ‘Typhoon Munition’ in Lesson to China
The U.S. Army has successfully test-fired its new Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Typhoon missile system for the first time in ...
Philippine Supreme Court rules impeachment bid against vice president is unconstitutional
The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte violated the country’s ...
War with China ‘would result in large-scale casualties,’ Army general says
In a war between China and the United States, the casualties would eclipse anything faced by the U.S. military in generations ...
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Philippines, China hold rights consultations
The Philippines and China held the 9th Joint Consular Consultation in Beijing on 22 July 2025 to discuss the safety, rights, ...
U.S.-Philippines Reaffirm Defense Pact Amid China Tensions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Marcos Jr. strengthen U.S.-Philippines military ties to counter China's ...
The Philippines is quietly working with Taiwan to counter China
Manila’s significant shift could pave the way for the Philippines, an American treaty ally, to play a bigger role in regional ...
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China pledged more to Philippines than any SEA country but spent the least
China pledged more development financing to the Philippines than any other Southeast Asian country over the past decade. But the Philippines saw just a tiny fraction of that funding actually come ...