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Two kidnapped Chinese nationals rescued in Philippines

Two kidnapped Chinese nationals rescued in Philippines

The Philippine nationals today rescued two businessmen from China, who were kidnapped earlier from the southern island of Mindanao.

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China and Taiwan criticize Philippines for unilaterally renaming the South China Sea

China and Taiwan criticize Philippines for unilaterally renaming the South China Sea

Philippine authorities found themselves on the back foot yesterday, after both China and Taiwan reacted harshly to the renaming of the South China Sea.

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Philippine Navy to upgrade its Hamilton-class cutter

Philippine Navy to upgrade its Hamilton-class cutter

The Philippine Department of National Defence (DND) announced that an upgrade will be performed on BRP Gregorio del Pilar, the Hamilton-class cutter of the Philippine Navy.

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Two Philippine soldiers killed during clashes with the rebels in Bikol

Two Philippine soldiers killed during clashes with the rebels in Bikol

Local media reported that a total of four people were killed in two separate incidents of violence between the army and the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Philippines.

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Aircraft from the US Navy to participate in Philippine naval exercises

Aircraft from the US Navy to participate in Philippine naval exercises

One of the aircrafts operated by the US Navy will be participating in the naval exercises, to be conducted by the Philippine Navy from tomorrow onwards.

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Philippine Navy to participate in the annual Seacat training exercises

Philippine Navy to participate in the annual Seacat training exercises

Colonel Omar Tonsay, the official spokesperson of the Philippine Navy announced that a contingent from the naval force will be participating in the annual Southeast Asia Cooperation Against Terrorism (SEACAT) naval exercises.

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