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Country Philippines
Capital Manila
Continent Asia
Currency Peso(PHP)
Languages Filipino, English, Bikol, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilokano, Pampango, Pangasinense, Tagalog & Waray

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected president and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during World War II, and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Republic of the Philippines attained its independence. A 20-year rule by Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986, when a "people power" movement in Manila ("EDSA 1") forced him into exile and installed Corazon AQUINO as president. Her presidency was hampered by several coup attempts that prevented a return to full political stability and economic development. Fidel RAMOS was elected president in 1992. His administration was marked by increased stability and by progress on economic reforms. In 1992, the US closed its last military bases on the islands. Joseph ESTRADA was elected president in 1998. He was succeeded by his vice-president, Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, in January 2001 after ESTRADA's stormy impeachment trial on corruption charges broke down and another "people power" movement ("EDSA 2") demanded his resignation. MACAPAGAL-ARROYO was elected to a six-year term as president in May 2004. The Philippine Government faces threats from three terrorist groups on the US Government's Foreign Terrorist Organization list. Decades of Muslim insurgency in the southern Philippines have led to a peace accord with one group and on-again/off-again peace talks with another.

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Philippines protests China nature reserve plan for Scarborough Shoal - The Times of India
  1. Philippines protests China nature reserve plan for Scarborough Shoal  The Times of India
  2. US Rejects China Nature Reserve Plan in Sea Near Philippines  Mint
  3. China’s ‘Nature Reserve’ At Scarborough Shoal: Why It’s Being Opposed By Philippines And US  News18
  4. Philippines protests China’s plan for nature reserve at hotly disputed shoal  The Hindu
  5. Rubio says US stands with Philippines against China’s plan in South China Sea atoll  The Indian Express
  6. Why is China creating a 'nature reserve' in the South China Sea?  Firstpost
  7. US backs Philippines, opposes China’s ‘destabilizing Plans’ at Scarborough Reef  The Statesman
  8. China rejects Philippines' protest over Huangyan Dao nature reserve  news.cgtn.com
  9. US stands with Philippines against China’s plan in South China Sea atoll, Rubio says By Reuters  Investing.com


India to send last batch of BrahMos missiles to Philippines under defence deal - India TodayIndia to send last batch of BrahMos missiles to Philippines under defence deal  India Today

Fiji v Philippines | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier - ICCFiji v Philippines | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier  ICC

US Rejects China’s Nature Reserve Plan in Sea Near Philippines - Bloomberg.comUS Rejects China’s Nature Reserve Plan in Sea Near Philippines  Bloomberg.com

Philippines sees $376-mn in net FDI inflows in Jun 2025 - Fibre2FashionPhilippines sees $376-mn in net FDI inflows in Jun 2025  Fibre2Fashion

US stands with Philippines against China's plan in South China Sea atoll, Rubio says - ReutersUS stands with Philippines against China's plan in South China Sea atoll, Rubio says  Reuters

Philippines ‘strongly protests’ China nature preserve in South China Sea - Al JazeeraPhilippines ‘strongly protests’ China nature preserve in South China Sea  Al Jazeera

Philippine military company spied upon with new China-linked malware - The Record from Recorded Future NewsPhilippine military company spied upon with new China-linked malware  The Record from Recorded Future News

BrahMos: India Set To Deliver 3rd Batch Of Missiles To Philippines; U.S. NMESIS, Typhon Add To China’s Woes - EurAsian TimesBrahMos: India Set To Deliver 3rd Batch Of Missiles To Philippines; U.S. NMESIS, Typhon Add To China’s Woes  EurAsian Times

President of the Republic of Philippines joins FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship opening celebrations - FIVBPresident of the Republic of Philippines joins FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship opening celebrations  FIVB

Rabid Dogs Detected in The Philippines in 2025 - Vax-Before-TravelRabid Dogs Detected in The Philippines in 2025  Vax-Before-Travel

Tunisia beats the Philippines in volleyball men's World Championship opening match - XinhuaTunisia beats the Philippines in volleyball men's World Championship opening match  Xinhua

U.S .stands with Philippines against China's plan in South China Sea atoll - AnewZU.S .stands with Philippines against China's plan in South China Sea atoll  AnewZ

The dark legacy of U.S. in the Philippines: Stateless children, forgotten victims - Pars TodayThe dark legacy of U.S. in the Philippines: Stateless children, forgotten victims  Pars Today

US-Philippines Alliance Challenges China's Plans in South China Sea - DevdiscourseUS-Philippines Alliance Challenges China's Plans in South China Sea  Devdiscourse

South Korea suspends US$503 million loan to Philippines over corruption fears - South China Morning PostSouth Korea suspends US$503 million loan to Philippines over corruption fears  South China Morning Post

US condemns Beijing’s South China Sea ‘nature reserve’ plan - Al JazeeraUS condemns Beijing’s South China Sea ‘nature reserve’ plan  Al Jazeera

U.S. rejects China nature reserve plan in South China Sea area near Philippines - The Japan TimesU.S. rejects China nature reserve plan in South China Sea area near Philippines  The Japan Times

US backing for Philippines’ opposition to China’s Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve condemned as baseless interference - Global TimesUS backing for Philippines’ opposition to China’s Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve condemned as baseless interference  Global Times

Philippines slams China's plan for nature reserve in disputed shoal - ReutersPhilippines slams China's plan for nature reserve in disputed shoal  Reuters

Philippines Creates Independent Panel to Probe Infrastructure Corruption - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazinePhilippines Creates Independent Panel to Probe Infrastructure Corruption  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Peru Joins Philippines, France, Jamaica, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Mexico As Australia Issues New Cautionary Travel Alert For 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldPeru Joins Philippines, France, Jamaica, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Mexico As Australia Issues New Cautionary Travel Alert For 2025  Travel And Tour World

Rubio Backs Philippines Against ‘Coercive’ Sea Nature Reserve - The China-Global South ProjectRubio Backs Philippines Against ‘Coercive’ Sea Nature Reserve  The China-Global South Project

Anger against graft: Will the Philippines follow Indonesia and Nepal? - Gulf NewsAnger against graft: Will the Philippines follow Indonesia and Nepal?  Gulf News

Philippines says Chinese ‘malign influence activities’ continue at high pace - The Japan TimesPhilippines says Chinese ‘malign influence activities’ continue at high pace  The Japan Times

?Mending ties: On state visit of Philippines President to India - The Hindu?Mending ties: On state visit of Philippines President to India  The Hindu

US to give Philippines $250 million to tackle health needs - ReutersUS to give Philippines $250 million to tackle health needs  Reuters

U.S. Announces New Health Sector Assistance for the Philippines - U.S. Department of State (.gov)U.S. Announces New Health Sector Assistance for the Philippines  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Revitalized Pumped-Storage Hydropower Plant is a Renewable Energy Game-Changer in the Philippines - CleanTechnicaRevitalized Pumped-Storage Hydropower Plant is a Renewable Energy Game-Changer in the Philippines  CleanTechnica

PHILIPPINES WELCOMES THE WORLD: SPECTACULAR OPENING OF THE FIVB MEN’S VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 – Asian Volleyball Confederation - Asian Volleyball ConfederationPHILIPPINES WELCOMES THE WORLD: SPECTACULAR OPENING OF THE FIVB MEN’S VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 – Asian Volleyball Confederation  Asian Volleyball Confederation

Redmi 15C now available in the Philippines - Back End NewsRedmi 15C now available in the Philippines  Back End News

US Sides with Philippines Against South China Sea Nature Preserve - Marine News MagazineUS Sides with Philippines Against South China Sea Nature Preserve  Marine News Magazine

Philippines Central Bank Doesn’t Try to Move in Lockstep With Fed - The Wall Street JournalPhilippines Central Bank Doesn’t Try to Move in Lockstep With Fed  The Wall Street Journal

Philippines protests China’s plan for a nature reserve at a hotly disputed shoal - AP NewsPhilippines protests China’s plan for a nature reserve at a hotly disputed shoal  AP News

World Championship Opens with Hosts Philippines vs Tunisia Showdown - FIVBWorld Championship Opens with Hosts Philippines vs Tunisia Showdown  FIVB

PLDT powers the Philippines' new unified 911 emergency system - Light ReadingPLDT powers the Philippines' new unified 911 emergency system  Light Reading

Ken Research Stated Philippines Confectionery Market Reached ~USD 860 million - openPR.comKen Research Stated Philippines Confectionery Market Reached ~USD 860 million  openPR.com

TUI Hotels, PayPal, Profitroom, Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP) and More to Shine at 8th Hospitality Philippines Conference 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldTUI Hotels, PayPal, Profitroom, Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP) and More to Shine at 8th Hospitality Philippines Conference 2025  Travel And Tour World

Philippine defense and military chiefs reject call to defect from Marcos over flood control uproar - AP NewsPhilippine defense and military chiefs reject call to defect from Marcos over flood control uproar  AP News

A Gen Zer Built a Tiny House Airbnb in the Philippines As a Student - Business InsiderA Gen Zer Built a Tiny House Airbnb in the Philippines As a Student  Business Insider

US Backs Philippines, Slams China’s ‘Destabilising’ South China Sea Move - BusinessToday MalaysiaUS Backs Philippines, Slams China’s ‘Destabilising’ South China Sea Move  BusinessToday Malaysia

Philippines protests China’s Scarborough Shoal reserve plan; Beijing defends move as sovereign right - trtworld.comPhilippines protests China’s Scarborough Shoal reserve plan; Beijing defends move as sovereign right  trtworld.com

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore & Vietnam: Sept 13, 2025 - bernamaTop News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore & Vietnam: Sept 13, 2025  bernama

AXA Philippines offers Asset Master for inheritance planning - Back End NewsAXA Philippines offers Asset Master for inheritance planning  Back End News

Video. University of the Philippines students protest budget cuts - Euronews.comVideo. University of the Philippines students protest budget cuts  Euronews.com

Marcos says the Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan, despite China’s protest - The HinduMarcos says the Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan, despite China’s protest  The Hindu

BUSINESS HEADLINES (Saturday, September 13, 2025) Subscribe to the paper: https://philstarsubscribe.com/ BSP one of emerging markets most hawkish – think tank https://tinyurl.com/4s9khwfs DoubleDragon kicks off P10.9 billion retail bond offering https:/ - FacebookBUSINESS HEADLINES (Saturday, September 13, 2025) Subscribe to the paper: https://philstarsubscribe.com/ BSP one of emerging markets most hawkish – think tank https://tinyurl.com/4s9khwfs DoubleDragon kicks off P10.9 billion retail bond offering https:/  Facebook

TUNISIA SPOIL THE PHILIPPINES’ LONG-AWAITED VOLLEYBALL WOLRD CHAMPIONSHIP DEBUT WITH A DOMINANT THREE-SET VICTORY IN PASAY CITY - Asian Volleyball ConfederationTUNISIA SPOIL THE PHILIPPINES’ LONG-AWAITED VOLLEYBALL WOLRD CHAMPIONSHIP DEBUT WITH A DOMINANT THREE-SET VICTORY IN PASAY CITY  Asian Volleyball Confederation

Explosive testimony identifies legislators, officials in Philippine flood-control corruption inquiry - AP NewsExplosive testimony identifies legislators, officials in Philippine flood-control corruption inquiry  AP News

Philippines Officials Linked to Casino Money Laundering Operation - Casino.orgPhilippines Officials Linked to Casino Money Laundering Operation  Casino.org

TODAY’S HEADLINES (Saturday, September 13, 2025) Subscribe to the paper: https://philstarsubscribe.com/ ‘Black Friday’ protests: We cannot stay neutral https://tinyurl.com/mrvkkzyf Blue Ribbon hearings to continue despite new probe body https://tinyurl.co - FacebookTODAY’S HEADLINES (Saturday, September 13, 2025) Subscribe to the paper: https://philstarsubscribe.com/ ‘Black Friday’ protests: We cannot stay neutral https://tinyurl.com/mrvkkzyf Blue Ribbon hearings to continue despite new probe body https://tinyurl.co  Facebook

India and Philippines to Launch First Joint Maritime Drills in South China Sea - navalnews.comIndia and Philippines to Launch First Joint Maritime Drills in South China Sea  navalnews.com

Philippines, India hold first joint naval drill in disputed South China Sea - Al JazeeraPhilippines, India hold first joint naval drill in disputed South China Sea  Al Jazeera

Philippines commission to probe widening flood project scandal - The Straits TimesPhilippines commission to probe widening flood project scandal  The Straits Times

Meet the migrants who make this small country town flourish - Australian Broadcasting CorporationMeet the migrants who make this small country town flourish  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Philippines protests China’s Scarborough Shoal reserve plan; Beijing defends move as sovereign right - TRT EspañolPhilippines protests China’s Scarborough Shoal reserve plan; Beijing defends move as sovereign right  TRT Español

Philippine defense and military chiefs reject call to defect from Marcos over flood control uproar - The IndependentPhilippine defense and military chiefs reject call to defect from Marcos over flood control uproar  The Independent

FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Philippines: Canada vs. Libya - CBCFIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Philippines: Canada vs. Libya  CBC

‘NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO THE PHILIPPINES’ The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) assured on Saturday that the recent magnitude 7.5 earthquake at 10:38 AM near the east Coast Of Kamchatka, Russia poses no destructive ts - Facebook‘NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO THE PHILIPPINES’ The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) assured on Saturday that the recent magnitude 7.5 earthquake at 10:38 AM near the east Coast Of Kamchatka, Russia poses no destructive ts  Facebook

Philippine Theatre: A Rising Star in Cultural Tourism to Boost the Country’s Global Appeal - Travel And Tour WorldPhilippine Theatre: A Rising Star in Cultural Tourism to Boost the Country’s Global Appeal  Travel And Tour World

US stands with the Philippines against China’s plan in South China Sea atoll: Marco Rubio - The Straits TimesUS stands with the Philippines against China’s plan in South China Sea atoll: Marco Rubio  The Straits Times

India-Philippines Ties Now Strategic Partnership on Upward Trajectory - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineIndia-Philippines Ties Now Strategic Partnership on Upward Trajectory  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Nordic embassies strengthen disaster preparedness in the Philippines - ScandasiaNordic embassies strengthen disaster preparedness in the Philippines  Scandasia

New Travel Alert for Philippines: Increased Rabies Incidence in Animals in Negros Oriental, What Tourists Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldNew Travel Alert for Philippines: Increased Rabies Incidence in Animals in Negros Oriental, What Tourists Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Solar Shines the Path for the Philippines to Reduce Reliance on Fossil Fuel Imports - BloombergNEFSolar Shines the Path for the Philippines to Reduce Reliance on Fossil Fuel Imports  BloombergNEF

Philippine fishermen fear China's nature reserve plan could lead to more harassment - ReutersPhilippine fishermen fear China's nature reserve plan could lead to more harassment  Reuters

Philippines: Fast-food giant Jollibee blames fraudsters for raffle row - BBCPhilippines: Fast-food giant Jollibee blames fraudsters for raffle row  BBC

Northern Luzon-based Philippine Marines Flex Defense Capabilities - USNI NewsNorthern Luzon-based Philippine Marines Flex Defense Capabilities  USNI News

Japan-Philippines visiting-forces pact comes into force as defense ties blossom - The Japan TimesJapan-Philippines visiting-forces pact comes into force as defense ties blossom  The Japan Times

2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championships: Turkiye vs Canada - Philippines - CBC2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championships: Turkiye vs Canada - Philippines  CBC

Philippine defense and military chiefs reject call to defect from Marcos over flood control uproar - MSNPhilippine defense and military chiefs reject call to defect from Marcos over flood control uproar  MSN

Rubio backs Philippines against ‘coercive’ sea nature reserve - Free Malaysia TodayRubio backs Philippines against ‘coercive’ sea nature reserve  Free Malaysia Today

2 people injured after Philippines-bound flight makes emergency landing in Japan - VnExpress International2 people injured after Philippines-bound flight makes emergency landing in Japan  VnExpress International

Philippines Protests Proposed Chinese Nature Reserve at Scarborough Shoal - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazinePhilippines Protests Proposed Chinese Nature Reserve at Scarborough Shoal  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Flash Update #1 - Tropical Cyclone Kajiki Lao PDR, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam - ReliefWebFlash Update #1 - Tropical Cyclone Kajiki Lao PDR, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam  ReliefWeb

Philippine president and Congress investigate alleged corruption in flood control projects - AP NewsPhilippine president and Congress investigate alleged corruption in flood control projects  AP News

PH files diplomatic protest over China's 'nature reserve' in Scarborough Shoal - The Manila TimesPH files diplomatic protest over China's 'nature reserve' in Scarborough Shoal  The Manila Times

Philippines Volleyball Worlds - WV NewsPhilippines Volleyball Worlds  WV News

METRO HEADLINES (Saturday, September 13, 2025) Subscribe to the paper: https://philstarsubscribe.com/ Police nab 11 in Quezon City trader’s kidnapping https://tinyurl.com/2zpn54jd Maynilad bills up, Manila Water rates down in October https://tinyurl.com/ - FacebookMETRO HEADLINES (Saturday, September 13, 2025) Subscribe to the paper: https://philstarsubscribe.com/ Police nab 11 in Quezon City trader’s kidnapping https://tinyurl.com/2zpn54jd Maynilad bills up, Manila Water rates down in October https://tinyurl.com/  Facebook

Sri Lanka Urges Philippines to Reopen Embassy in Colombo - Lanka SaraSri Lanka Urges Philippines to Reopen Embassy in Colombo  Lanka Sara

Philippines probe: 67 lawmakers moonlight as contractors — ?245M cash stuffed in instant noodles box handed to gov’t engineers, impeachment looms for top state auditor - Gulf NewsPhilippines probe: 67 lawmakers moonlight as contractors — ?245M cash stuffed in instant noodles box handed to gov’t engineers, impeachment looms for top state auditor  Gulf News

Philippines Volleyball Worlds - WV NewsPhilippines Volleyball Worlds  WV News

Philippines: Baguio Breaks Ground on Human Rights Defenders’ Protection – National Law Must Follow - World Organisation Against Torture | OMCTPhilippines: Baguio Breaks Ground on Human Rights Defenders’ Protection – National Law Must Follow  World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT

U.S. Announces Php13.8 Billion in Health Assistance to the Philippines - U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (.gov)U.S. Announces Php13.8 Billion in Health Assistance to the Philippines  U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (.gov)

ADB Appoints New Country Director for the Philippines - Asian Development BankADB Appoints New Country Director for the Philippines  Asian Development Bank

Philippines | Global AI Ethics and Governance Observatory - UNESCOPhilippines | Global AI Ethics and Governance Observatory  UNESCO

China announces new nature reserve in middle of contested, strategic waters - Australian Broadcasting CorporationChina announces new nature reserve in middle of contested, strategic waters  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Philippines to host FIBA 3x3 Manila Challenger - The Manila TimesPhilippines to host FIBA 3x3 Manila Challenger  The Manila Times

The Philippines Leverages Culinary Heritage to Boost Tourism: Where You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldThe Philippines Leverages Culinary Heritage to Boost Tourism: Where You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Global Retirement Finds Its Place in the Philippines - The Manila TimesGlobal Retirement Finds Its Place in the Philippines  The Manila Times

Dingdong Dantes ‘angry’ at corruption in PH: ‘Taxes I’ve paid have been played with’ - Inquirer.netDingdong Dantes ‘angry’ at corruption in PH: ‘Taxes I’ve paid have been played with’  Inquirer.net

Labor Force Survey - Philippine Statistics AuthorityLabor Force Survey  Philippine Statistics Authority