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PHILIPPINES

ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 15, 2015
U.S. Navy commander warns of possible South China Sea arms race
The U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander has warned of a possible arms race in the disputed South China Sea which could engulf the region, as nations become increasingly tempted to use military force to settle territorial spats instead of international law.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 14, 2015
Typhoon threatens central Philippines; 750,000 evacuated
Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from the central Philippines on Monday as a typhoon with winds of up to 150 kph made landfall, dumping heavy rain that could cause flooding, landslides and storm surges, authorities warned.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 14, 2015
China navy carries out more drills in disputed South China Sea
China's navy has in recent days carried out more exercises in the disputed South China Sea, the Defense Ministry said, calling them routine drills.
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 14, 2015
Typhoon Melor bearing down on central Philippines, threatening 4-meter storm surge
Authorities shut schools and suspended fishing and ferry services in the central Philippines on Monday as a category 3 typhoon barreled along the eastern seaboard, dumping heavy rain that could cause flooding and landslides.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Dec 2, 2015
Beijing could pay 'international price' in South China Sea legal case, experts say
When an international court ruled in late October that it had jurisdiction to hear a case filed by the Philippines against China over the disputed South China Sea, Beijing dismissed the decision, saying it would "lead to nothing."
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Nov 30, 2015
Aichi letter swaps deepen ties with Philippine kids
Students in Aichi Prefecture are exchanging letters and pictures with children in the Philippines as part of a mutual understanding project led by a Nagoya-based nonprofit organization working in the impoverished nation.
JAPAN
Nov 26, 2015
Philippines to probe 'sudden acceleration' in Mitsubishi vehicles
Philippine regulators will investigate accidents involving Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s Montero Sport vehicles after complaints that they can speed out of control.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 21, 2015
U.S. likely to make another patrol in South China Sea before year's end: official
The U.S. Navy will likely carry out another patrol within 12 nautical miles (22 km) of artificial islands in the South China Sea before the end of the year, a U.S. Navy official said Friday.
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Nov 17, 2015
Pressure grows for Southeast Asian counterterror cooperation after Paris attacks
As global leaders arrive in Asia for a series of summits, pressure is increasing on Southeast Asian nations to cooperate more to combat terrorism — including by sharing information on financing — after the deadly Islamic State attacks in Paris.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 17, 2015
Philippine Supreme Court delays ruling on security agreement with U.S.
The Philippine Supreme Court did not announce an expected decision Monday on whether a new U.S.-Philippine security agreement is constitutional, a spokesman said, a setback for U.S. President Barack Obama as he heads for Manila to attend an Asia-Pacific summit.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 17, 2015
Obama takes Pacific trade agreement momentum to Asia summits
U.S. President Barack Obama heads to Asia on Tuesday with an ace in his hand that wasn't there last time he visited the continent — a long-awaited Pacific trade pact that's just off the printer.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 16, 2015
Abe, Aquino to agree on framework for Japanese military aid: sources
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Benigno Aquino III will agree this week on a deal paving the way for Japan to supply the Philippines with used military equipment, possibly including aircraft that could be deployed to patrol the disputed South China Sea, sources said.

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