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Philippine Ambassador José Manuel Romualdez was interviewed by Washington Diplomat news editor Larry Luxner at the latest Ambassador Insider Series.
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy remains detained in the Philippines despite online rumours, with officials confirming no release as he cites mental health issues amid ongoing cases.
Abu Sayyaf, once notorious for kidnappings and bombings, has been neutralised, with most of its members having surrendered, an army spokesperson said. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, a splinter of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, still operates in Maguindanao but has been diminished by surrenders and raids, the spokesperson added.
The roll-out of the new Cobra weapon system is part of Manila’s push to build a self-reliant defence industry.
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Philippines says China fired flares toward its patrol plane in the disputed South China Sea
Philippine officials say Chinese forces have fired three flares from an artificial island toward a Philippine plane undertaking a routine patrol in the disputed South China Sea.
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Philippine Tycoon Andrew Tan’s Megaworld To Inject $255 Million Of Office, Retail Assets Into REIT
Megaworld will inject 10 office buildings and about 70,000 square meters of retail assets into the REIT next year.
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Chinese coast guard ships have used powerful water cannons and blocking maneuvers against 20 Philippine fishing boats off a disputed South China Sea shoal.
ICTSI has been expanding at home and overseas, amassing 34 terminals spread in 20 countries. It recently signed a 25-year joint venture agreement to operate the Port of Durban in South Africa.