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Published on 10:45 GMT

Military chief says Philippines 'inevitably' involved if Taiwan invaded

Manila, which has a mutual defence pact with Washington, has been engaged in months of confrontations with Beijing over disputed areas of the South China Sea. Beijing claims almost the entirety of the crucial waterway, despite an international ruling that …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on 22:11 GMT

U.S. OKs Potential $5.6 Billion Deal With Philippines For 20 F-16s

The State Department has approved a potential $5.6 billion deal with the Philippines for the sale of 20 F-16 fighter aircraft and associated weapons.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on Tuesday of the new foreign military sale.

Source: Defense Daily - Uncategorized
Published on 19:33 GMT

AirAsia Philippines Kicks Off 4.4 Summer Seat Sale with PhP44 One-Way Base Fare

AirAsia Philippines is celebrating the arrival of summer with an exciting 4.4 Seat Sale! Manila, Philippines —AirAsia Philippines is excited to kick off summer with its 4.4 Summer Seat Sale, offering one-way flights for as low as PHP 44. Don’t miss out on …

Source: Out of Town Blog - Uncategorized
Published on 20:45 GMT

Philippines Leads Global Earth Hour Bank with Record-Breaking 1.3M Hours

Filipinos, in a collective effort, dedicated over 1.3 million hours doing something positive for planet Earth as part of the annual Earth Hour celebration led by WWF-Philippines. This remarkable feat is a testament to the Filipino spirit and their demand …

Source: Metro Cebu News - Neutral
Published on 20:28 GMT

Military chief says Philippines ‘inevitably’ involved if Taiwan invaded

General Romeo Brawner said part of his soldiers’ job would be “to rescue” a quarter million Filipinos working in Taiwan.PHOTO: REUTERS MANILA - The Philippines’ military chief said on April 1 his country would “inevitably” be involved if neighbouring …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on 21:35 GMT

US Approves $5.58bn Fighter-Jet Sale To Philippines

The United States said Tuesday it has approved a sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China. The State Department said it was green-lighting the sale that includes 20 F-16 …

Source: Channels TV - Neutral
Published on 20:40 GMT

Philippines cleared to buy F-16s at estimated $5.6B

An F-16C Fighting Falcon flies over Afghanistan after an in-air refueling mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, July 22, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr./Released) WASHINGTON — The US State Department has approved …

Source: Breaking Defense - Neutral
Published on 12:54 GMT

AirAsia Philippines forward bookings for April/May hit 500K

With the vacation season coming up in the Philippines, AirAsia Philippines reports that it has received more than 500,000 forward bookings for April and May. In the same statement released on Monday, 31st March, the low-cost airline also announced that …

Source: Travel Daily Media - Neutral
Published on 20:43 GMT

US approves US$5.58 bn fighter-jet sale to Philippines

WASHINGTON: The United States said Tuesday (Apr 1) it has approved a sale of US$5.58 billion in F-16 fighter-jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China. The State Department said it was green-lighting the sale that …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on 17:29 GMT

Guns, anger, and traffic: The deadly toll of road rage in the Philippines

Source: ABS-CBN News - Label Pending