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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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India backs Philippines’ national sovereignty, says Jaishankar; China bristles - Hindustan Times
  1. India backs Philippines’ national sovereignty, says Jaishankar; China bristles  Hindustan Times
  2. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar: India supports Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty  The Hindu
  3. South China Sea issue: China miffed with EAM Jaishankar's comment on Philippines, says ‘third parties have no right…’ | Mint  Mint


US defence chief reaffirms support for Philippines, chides 'dangerous' Chinese conduct - The Times of India
  1. US defence chief reaffirms support for Philippines, chides 'dangerous' Chinese conduct  The Times of India
  2. Philippines' Marcos vows countermeasures in response to Chinese 'attacks'  Deccan Herald
  3. Philippine leader warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea  The Hindu


Philippines President Expresses 'Profound Gratitude' to India for Rescuing Filipino Crew of Houthi Missile- - News18Philippines President Expresses 'Profound Gratitude' to India for Rescuing Filipino Crew of Houthi Missile-  News18

At Philippines' maximum-security prison, longing for family reunion fills Ramadan prayers - Arab NewsAt Philippines' maximum-security prison, longing for family reunion fills Ramadan prayers  Arab News

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FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Iraq defeats Philippines to enter third round - SportstarFIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Iraq defeats Philippines to enter third round  Sportstar

Indian Coast Guard ship in Philippines to bolster bilateral maritime cooperation - Deccan HeraldIndian Coast Guard ship in Philippines to bolster bilateral maritime cooperation  Deccan Herald

Spratly Islands, Scarborough Shoal: What is the maritime dispute between China and Philippines - ThePrintSpratly Islands, Scarborough Shoal: What is the maritime dispute between China and Philippines  ThePrint

US-Philippines alliance is ‘ironclad’- Blinken - BBC.comUS-Philippines alliance is ‘ironclad’- Blinken  BBC.com

Philippines’s Marcos promises measures after China’s ‘dangerous attacks’ - Al Jazeera EnglishPhilippines’s Marcos promises measures after China’s ‘dangerous attacks’  Al Jazeera English

Philippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard 'attacks' - ReutersPhilippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard 'attacks'  Reuters

Beijing slams Philippines for 'provoking' South China Sea dispute while Manila says it 'seeks no conflict with any nation' - FirstpostBeijing slams Philippines for 'provoking' South China Sea dispute while Manila says it 'seeks no conflict with any nation'  Firstpost

'India firmly supports Philippines': Jaishankar's swipe at China amid maritime disputes - The Times of India'India firmly supports Philippines': Jaishankar's swipe at China amid maritime disputes  The Times of India

China condemns Philippines' trick of 'playing victim' - Global TimesChina condemns Philippines' trick of 'playing victim'  Global Times

Philippines President Condemns Chinese 'Attacks,' Vows 'Proportionate' Countermeasures - Voice of America - VOA NewsPhilippines President Condemns Chinese 'Attacks,' Vows 'Proportionate' Countermeasures  Voice of America - VOA News

Philippines will not be 'cowed into silence' by China: President Marcos - The New Indian ExpressPhilippines will not be 'cowed into silence' by China: President Marcos  The New Indian Express

Philippines ups ante against China - Strategic News GlobalPhilippines ups ante against China  Strategic News Global

South China Sea dispute | India supports Philippines in upholding its sovereignty: Jaishankar in Manila - The Indian ExpressSouth China Sea dispute | India supports Philippines in upholding its sovereignty: Jaishankar in Manila  The Indian Express

China-Philippines Row: Philippines ups stake in conflict, vows countermeasures to attacks - OneindiaChina-Philippines Row: Philippines ups stake in conflict, vows countermeasures to attacks  Oneindia

Philippine president warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea - The Associated PressPhilippine president warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea  The Associated Press

Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over "Aggressive Actions" By China Coast Guard - NDTVPhilippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over "Aggressive Actions" By China Coast Guard  NDTV

Jaishankar backs Philippines in South China Sea, riles China - The Times of IndiaJaishankar backs Philippines in South China Sea, riles China  The Times of India

Philippines Says China Coast Guard Blasted Water Cannon at Boat in Disputed Sea | Mint - MintPhilippines Says China Coast Guard Blasted Water Cannon at Boat in Disputed Sea | Mint  Mint

Philippines minister dares China to put maritime sovereignty claim to arbitration - The Times of IndiaPhilippines minister dares China to put maritime sovereignty claim to arbitration  The Times of India

India supports Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty: EAM Jaishankar - The Times of IndiaIndia supports Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty: EAM Jaishankar  The Times of India

India's Veiled Jab At China, Backs Philippines Over Maritime Security Concerns - NDTVIndia's Veiled Jab At China, Backs Philippines Over Maritime Security Concerns  NDTV

India Joins Chorus of Support for Philippines' Maritime Sovereignty - The Maritime ExecutiveIndia Joins Chorus of Support for Philippines' Maritime Sovereignty  The Maritime Executive

Philippines attempts to introduce external forces, escalate dispute by daring China to 're-arbitrate' - Global TimesPhilippines attempts to introduce external forces, escalate dispute by daring China to 're-arbitrate'  Global Times

India supports Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty: Jaishankar on South China Sea dispute - FirstpostIndia supports Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty: Jaishankar on South China Sea dispute  Firstpost

Philippines summons Beijing envoy over South China Sea water cannon attack - Al Jazeera EnglishPhilippines summons Beijing envoy over South China Sea water cannon attack  Al Jazeera English

'No right to interfere': China says as India backs Philippines' sovereignty over South China Sea territorial row - Deccan Herald'No right to interfere': China says as India backs Philippines' sovereignty over South China Sea territorial row  Deccan Herald

WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds briefing as Philippines warn of countermeasures against China at sea - PBS NewsHourWATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds briefing as Philippines warn of countermeasures against China at sea  PBS NewsHour

Jaishankar says India supports Philippines’ sovereignty amid tensions in South China Sea - ThePrintJaishankar says India supports Philippines’ sovereignty amid tensions in South China Sea  ThePrint

U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea - United States Department of State - Department of StateU.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea - United States Department of State  Department of State

Asia 2024 to place in Manila, Philippines - Seatrade Cruise NewsAsia 2024 to place in Manila, Philippines  Seatrade Cruise News

India Backs Filipino ‘Sovereignty’ Against Backdrop of High Sea Tensions in South China Sea - The WireIndia Backs Filipino ‘Sovereignty’ Against Backdrop of High Sea Tensions in South China Sea  The Wire

Philippines’ Marcos vows countermeasures in response to Chinese ‘attacks’ in South China Sea - DAWN.comPhilippines’ Marcos vows countermeasures in response to Chinese ‘attacks’ in South China Sea  DAWN.com

‘Third parties have no right to interfere,’ says China on India backing Philippines - ThePrint‘Third parties have no right to interfere,’ says China on India backing Philippines  ThePrint

Troubled waters: On the tensions between China and the Philippines - The HinduTroubled waters: On the tensions between China and the Philippines  The Hindu

India pushes technology, fintech & startup partnership with Philippines - The Economic TimesIndia pushes technology, fintech & startup partnership with Philippines  The Economic Times

Binance Blocked by Philippines Securities Watchdog - CoinDeskBinance Blocked by Philippines Securities Watchdog  CoinDesk

China says relations with Philippines at 'crossroads' amid maritime incidents - ReutersChina says relations with Philippines at 'crossroads' amid maritime incidents  Reuters

China warns Philippines against provocations in disputed waters - Press TVChina warns Philippines against provocations in disputed waters  Press TV

China's Water Cannons Test US-Philippines Pact In South China Sea - BloombergChina's Water Cannons Test US-Philippines Pact In South China Sea  Bloomberg

After clash, China warns Philippines over escalation in South China Sea - The Japan TimesAfter clash, China warns Philippines over escalation in South China Sea  The Japan Times

Philippines accuses China of new water cannon attacks in South China Sea - Al Jazeera EnglishPhilippines accuses China of new water cannon attacks in South China Sea  Al Jazeera English

Philippines Venture Capital Report 2024 - BCGPhilippines Venture Capital Report 2024  BCG

‘Gravely concerned’: South Korea on China using water cannons against Philippine ships - Hindustan Times‘Gravely concerned’: South Korea on China using water cannons against Philippine ships  Hindustan Times

China coast guard water-cannons Philippine ship days after US backs Manila in disputed sea - CNNChina coast guard water-cannons Philippine ship days after US backs Manila in disputed sea  CNN

China again lodges solemn representations to Philippines regarding Ren'ai Jiao - Global TimesChina again lodges solemn representations to Philippines regarding Ren'ai Jiao  Global Times

China-Philippines relations: Major events in South China Sea dispute - ReutersChina-Philippines relations: Major events in South China Sea dispute  Reuters

Philippines tells China it won't 'be cowed into silence' over sea dispute - ABC NewsPhilippines tells China it won't 'be cowed into silence' over sea dispute  ABC News

Philippines vows countermeasures against attacks by Chinese Coast Guard - CNAPhilippines vows countermeasures against attacks by Chinese Coast Guard  CNA

Enphase Energy Launches IQ8P Microinverters for High-Powered Solar Modules in Thailand and the Philippines - Yahoo FinanceEnphase Energy Launches IQ8P Microinverters for High-Powered Solar Modules in Thailand and the Philippines  Yahoo Finance

US Bolstering Philippines Amid Increasing Assertiveness by China - Voice of America - VOA NewsUS Bolstering Philippines Amid Increasing Assertiveness by China  Voice of America - VOA News

Cannes-Bound 'Directors Factory Philippines' Wraps Filming - VarietyCannes-Bound 'Directors Factory Philippines' Wraps Filming  Variety

GT investigates: How the Philippines colludes with US government, think tank and media in 'sadfishing' itself ... - Global TimesGT investigates: How the Philippines colludes with US government, think tank and media in 'sadfishing' itself ...  Global Times

Philippines lodges its 'strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault in disputed sea - The Associated PressPhilippines lodges its 'strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault in disputed sea  The Associated Press

No immediate risk of war with Manila over South China Sea: Beijing think tank - South China Morning PostNo immediate risk of war with Manila over South China Sea: Beijing think tank  South China Morning Post

Chinese coast guard blasts Philippine boat with water cannon in disputed sea for 2nd time this month - The Indian ExpressChinese coast guard blasts Philippine boat with water cannon in disputed sea for 2nd time this month  The Indian Express

Binance users in the Philipines take 7% haircut on USDT following regulator ban - DLNewsBinance users in the Philipines take 7% haircut on USDT following regulator ban  DLNews

Thailand, Philippines embrace nuclear power to cut emissions - Nikkei AsiaThailand, Philippines embrace nuclear power to cut emissions  Nikkei Asia

China Hits Out At EAM S Jaishankar's Over His Statements On Backing Philippines In South China Sea - News18China Hits Out At EAM S Jaishankar's Over His Statements On Backing Philippines In South China Sea  News18

Biden Hits China by Bringing Japan, Philippines Militaries Together - BloombergBiden Hits China by Bringing Japan, Philippines Militaries Together  Bloomberg

Brazil Secures Major Pork Sales Boost in Philippines - Swineweb.comBrazil Secures Major Pork Sales Boost in Philippines  Swineweb.com

Philippines wealth fund will 'avoid' fate of Malaysia's 1MDB, chief says - Nikkei AsiaPhilippines wealth fund will 'avoid' fate of Malaysia's 1MDB, chief says  Nikkei Asia

Philippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard 'attacks' - OODA LoopPhilippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard 'attacks'  OODA Loop

Philippines lodges its 'strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault in disputed sea - ABC NewsPhilippines lodges its 'strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault in disputed sea  ABC News

WTO | 2024 News items - Philippines formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - WTO Latest NewsWTO | 2024 News items - Philippines formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  WTO Latest News

Philippines' undersea cable network to boost call center industry - Nikkei AsiaPhilippines' undersea cable network to boost call center industry  Nikkei Asia

China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea - ReutersChina coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea  Reuters

China Coast Guard Injures Philippine Crewmembers With Water Cannon - The Maritime ExecutiveChina Coast Guard Injures Philippine Crewmembers With Water Cannon  The Maritime Executive

Philippines announces decisive measures amid tensions with China - MSNPhilippines announces decisive measures amid tensions with China  MSN

China's defense ministry warns Philippines after South China Sea incident - Nikkei AsiaChina's defense ministry warns Philippines after South China Sea incident  Nikkei Asia

Smelling a rat: conspiracies as Philippine airport fights vermin woes - South China Morning PostSmelling a rat: conspiracies as Philippine airport fights vermin woes  South China Morning Post

EU trade relations with the Philippines - European UnionEU trade relations with the Philippines  European Union

Blinken stands by US’ ‘ironclad commitment’ to defend Philippines amid fears of China conflict - CNNBlinken stands by US’ ‘ironclad commitment’ to defend Philippines amid fears of China conflict  CNN

Philippines plans up to $10.4 bln domestic borrowing in Q2 - ReutersPhilippines plans up to $10.4 bln domestic borrowing in Q2  Reuters

Are China and the Philippines on a Collision Course? - United States Institute of PeaceAre China and the Philippines on a Collision Course?  United States Institute of Peace

Chinese coast guard hits Philippine boat with water cannons in disputed sea, causing injuries - The Associated PressChinese coast guard hits Philippine boat with water cannons in disputed sea, causing injuries  The Associated Press

China Coast Guard Again Damages Philippine Boat Near Disputed Shoal - The DiplomatChina Coast Guard Again Damages Philippine Boat Near Disputed Shoal  The Diplomat

New resort at protected natural wonder stirs fierce debate on conservation in the Philippines - CNNNew resort at protected natural wonder stirs fierce debate on conservation in the Philippines  CNN

Foreign correspondents in the Philippines condemn China over claims of video manipulation - ReutersForeign correspondents in the Philippines condemn China over claims of video manipulation  Reuters

Philippines summons Chinese envoy over latest reef clash - DW (English)Philippines summons Chinese envoy over latest reef clash  DW (English)

The Philippines seeks out old friends and new - The InterpreterThe Philippines seeks out old friends and new  The Interpreter

China blasts US declaration of ‘ironclad’ alliance with Philippines - Al Jazeera EnglishChina blasts US declaration of ‘ironclad’ alliance with Philippines  Al Jazeera English

Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration - NBC NewsPhilippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration  NBC News

Watch: Chinese coast guard hits Philippine ship with water cannons in South China Sea| Face-off | TOI Original - The Times of IndiaWatch: Chinese coast guard hits Philippine ship with water cannons in South China Sea| Face-off | TOI Original  The Times of India

China slams Philippines' provocation, U.S. meddling in South China Sea - Pakistan TodayChina slams Philippines' provocation, U.S. meddling in South China Sea  Pakistan Today

Marcos Jnr says Philippines will not be ‘cowed into silence’ by China - South China Morning PostMarcos Jnr says Philippines will not be ‘cowed into silence’ by China  South China Morning Post

After threatening to block Binance for months, Philippines does the deed - The RegisterAfter threatening to block Binance for months, Philippines does the deed  The Register

The U.S.'s Delicate Balancing Act in the South China Sea - TIMEThe U.S.'s Delicate Balancing Act in the South China Sea  TIME

Paris 2024 Boxing Qualification Tournament: “Blessed” Nesthy Petecio dedicates victory to Philippines - Results - OlympicsParis 2024 Boxing Qualification Tournament: “Blessed” Nesthy Petecio dedicates victory to Philippines - Results  Olympics

China calls on Philippines to stop violations, provocations in South China Sea - Military - theSunChina calls on Philippines to stop violations, provocations in South China Sea - Military  theSun

Biden to Host Summit With Japan's Kishida and Philippines' Marcos - The DiplomatBiden to Host Summit With Japan's Kishida and Philippines' Marcos  The Diplomat

China Coast Guard uses water cannon on Philippine ships in South China Sea - Nikkei AsiaChina Coast Guard uses water cannon on Philippine ships in South China Sea  Nikkei Asia

Binance faces ban in Philippines - Yahoo FinanceBinance faces ban in Philippines  Yahoo Finance

A Swedish expat in the Philippines wonders: what’s up with people sleeping at work? - AeonA Swedish expat in the Philippines wonders: what’s up with people sleeping at work?  Aeon

Philippines must softly manage disputes or miss out on trade - South China Morning PostPhilippines must softly manage disputes or miss out on trade  South China Morning Post