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Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 23, 2022
Philippines boosts military in disputed South China Sea after Chinese 'encroachment'
The move comes two days after reports Beijing has begun reclaiming more land in the contested Spratly Islands, a major archipelago that hosts military installations by a number of countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Dec 21, 2022
Philippine corpse-whisperer seeks justice for drug war victims
A forensic pathologists is helping rights groups gather evidence that one day could be used in court against police accused of carrying out extrajudicial killings.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 13, 2022
Crumbling nuclear plant may fuel Philippines after 36-year delay
A nuclear plant the size of the one in Bataan operating near peak capacity would have generated about 5% of the Philippines' power needs last year.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 6, 2022
Japan, U.S. and Philippines align to combat China’s reach
If concerned nations can't rally behind Manila in its troubles with Beijing, then there is little chance of success in the fight against aggressive moves elsewhere in the region.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 22, 2022
On island near disputed sea, Kamala Harris says U.S. stands with Philippines
Announcing extra U.S. assistance to enhance Philippine maritime law enforcement agencies, the vice president said Washington stands with its treaty ally “in the face of intimidation.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 21, 2022
U.S. aims to expand plans for military presence in Philippines
The faster implementation and potential expansion of a 2014 defense deal is one of the main initiatives being discussed by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on a visit to the Philippines.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 16, 2022
Kamala Harris to visit Philippine islands at edge of South China Sea dispute
The visit to Palawan, scheduled for next Tuesday, will make Harris the highest-ranking American official to visit the island chain adjacent to the Spratly Islands.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 14, 2022
Philippines president looks to rebuild alliances in the Indo-Pacific region
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appears to be overseeing a major shift in foreign policy, seeking to revitalize Manila's alliance with Washington and others.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 31, 2022
Philippines storm death toll jumps to 98
Just over half of the fatalities were from a series of flash floods and landslides, which destroyed villages on the southern island of Mindanao.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 19, 2022
Japanese tycoon Kazuo Okada held in Philippines amid row over casino management
Okada and his group face arrest for alleged coercion when his men physically took over a resort after the Philippine Supreme Court reinstated him as chairman of the casino's operator.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 5, 2022
Filipinos fishing on front line of China's battle for disputed sea
Analysts say Beijing's aim is regional supremacy and control over all activity in the waters — and it is using its might to bully smaller rivals into submission.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 5, 2022
Nursing shortage sparks bidding war as countries vie for talent
No nation is better prepared to help the world staff up its hospitals and clinics than the Philippines, the single biggest exporter of nurses.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 28, 2022
Ship captains held by Indonesian navy decry bribes and betrayal
The Indonesian navy has cracked down on vessels it says are anchoring in its territory without paying port fees.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 26, 2022
Super Typhoon Noru hits Philippines, leaving five rescuers dead
The country had buckled down for a direct hit, but on Monday morning there was no sign of the widespread devastation many had feared.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 25, 2022
Super Typhoon Noru slams into the Philippines
Noru, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year, with wind speeds of 195 kph, made landfall in Burdeos municipality on the Polillo islands, part of Quezon province, late Sunday.

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