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MANILA -- The Philippines and U.S. are set to hold a meeting of their top diplomatic and defense officials in Manila in "late July," Nikkei Asia has learned, in a bid to bolster ties in the face of China's maritime aggression.
MANILA -- The Philippine central bank's chief said that an interest rate cut in August is "somewhat more likely than before" during a news briefing on Thursday that followed a decision to keep its key rate on hold for now.
MANILA -- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his two sons are reportedly planning to run for the Senate in the 2025 midterm elections, a move that could create political instability in the country.
MANILA -- Philippine authorities are grappling with the murky world of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), or online casinos, as recent raids have uncovered potential links to China-related national security concerns.
MANILA -- Sara Duterte, the Philippine vice president, has resigned from the cabinet of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and as education secretary in a bombshell move that was immediately accepted.
MANILA -- The Philippines accused China of "piracy" on Wednesday, as defense officials reported injuries and stolen equipment following an incident in Second Thomas Shoal, a flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea.
MANILA -- The Philippines is planning to build 17 new deep-water ports to bolster its supply chains for rice and other agricultural products as well as items such as fertilizer, as it fights to keep a lid on food prices.
MANILA -- A tough Chinese maritime provision takes effect on Saturday, directing the China Coast Guard to detain foreign nationals who cross marine demarcations set by Beijing, drawing concerns from Philippine officials and experts that territorial disputes in the South China Sea could flare up anew.