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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.
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 ...
Tropical storm Wipha threatens southern China after battering Taiwan and the Philippines
A tropical storm is intensifying and is expected to reach typhoon strength before hitting southern China's coast on Sunday.
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 ...
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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, ...
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 and Philippines accuse each other over collisions in ... - CNN
China and the Philippines on Sunday accused each other of causing collisions in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the latest in a string of maritime confrontations between the two ...
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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 ...