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PHILIPPINES

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 28, 2023
Typhoon Mawar weakens, still bringing wind, rain to Philippines
Mawar, previously classified as a super typhoon, has maximum sustained winds of 165 kilometers per hour near its center, and gusts of up to 205 kilometers per hour.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 27, 2023
Super Typhoon Mawar strengthens as it moves toward the Philippines
As of Friday night in the Philippines, the center of the storm was about 1,450 kilometers east of Luzon, the country’s largest and most populous island.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 17, 2023
A billion new air conditioners will save lives but cook the planet
Demand for air conditioners is surging in markets where both incomes and temperatures are rising, such as India, China, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 15, 2023
Philippines places buoys in parts of South China Sea to assert sovereignty
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Sunday it had set up five buoys carrying the national flag from Wednesday through Friday in five areas within the 200-mile (322-km) zone.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 9, 2023
Brutal heat scorches Asia as climate change impact becomes new normal
Vietnam reported a record of 44.2 degrees Celsius over the weekend, Laos also likely broke records and the Philippines cut classroom hours amid potentially deadly heat and humidity.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 5, 2023
U.S. can’t use Philippine bases for China offensive, Marcos says
The statement comes as the Southeast Asian nation continues to balance strengthening American defense ties with increasing pressure from Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 2, 2023
U.S. and Philippines reaffirm ‘ironclad’ alliance while eyeing cooperation with Japan
Joe Biden and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed to new defense guidelines, while Washington also clarified that mutual defense obligations would cover the South China Sea.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2023
U.S. and Philippine leaders look to craft closer trilateral security ties with Japan
A summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could help pave the way for a reported tripartite defense framework with Tokyo.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 30, 2023
U.S. expects business engagement and 'military enhancements' from Philippines summit
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is due in the U.S. for a four-day visit that is aimed at reaffirming the special relationship between Manila and Washington.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 28, 2023
Marcos and Biden to discuss ‘evolution’ of U.S.-Philippine defense pacts
The summit in Washington will be part of a five-day state visit by the Philippine leader designed to clarify the implementation of the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2023
Philippines and China to open more communication lines to resolve maritime dispute
The Philippines' top diplomat, however, expressed his concern to Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang over escalating tensions in waters around Taiwan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 14, 2023
A fresh, but mild, COVID wave is rippling through Asia
Singapore’s infections almost doubled in the final week of March to the highest rate this year, data from the Ministry of Health showed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 12, 2023
With China in mind, U.S. and Philippines agree on roadmap for security assistance
The roadmap is one of a flurry of defense and security issues discussed in “two-plus-two” talks held between defense and foreign officials on Tuesday in Washington.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 11, 2023
U.S. and Philippines launch biggest exercises yet in wake of China's Taiwan drills
The presence of more than 17,600 military personnel for the the annual Balikatan exercise almost doubles last year’s level, according to the U.S. Embassy in Manila.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 10, 2023
Philippines won’t allow U.S. access to military sites for offensive moves
'We will not allow our military bases to be used for any offensive action,” said Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 6, 2023
The Japan-Philippine-U.S. trilateral alliance in the making
The emergence of new trilateral security groupings in the Indo-Pacific region has been driven by a combination of factors including an aggressive China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 4, 2023
Philippines reveals locations of four new strategic sites for U.S. military pact
Marcos' office said the four locations should 'boost the disaster response' and help humanitarian and relief operations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2023
Japan, Philippines and U.S. to set up three-way security framework
Philippine officials said the proposal to initiate a three-way security dialogue was put forward by Japan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 23, 2023
U.S. to gain military access in north Philippines near Taiwan
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Wednesday that the sites will be identified once formalized with the U.S.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 22, 2023
Marcos says new military bases with U.S. to be 'scattered' around the Philippines
In February Marcos granted the U.S. access to four sites, on top of five existing locations under the 2014 Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.

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