Topic: Armed Forces of the Philippines
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China and Philippines pull back from sea dispute
China and the Philippines both pulled their fishing boats from a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, giving time for both governments to reevaluate the standoff.
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Filipinos back government on China dispute, but want more diplomacy
While most Filipinos say that their government should not yield to to Chinese pressure in the South China Sea, others say that Manila could improve its diplomatic efforts to resolve the issue.
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Terrorism & Security Philippines feels the economic cost of standing up to China
The South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines is beginning to take its toll on the Philippine economy, which is heavily dependent on Chinese demand for its exports.
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China's standoff with the Philippines heats up with travel warnings, oil drilling
Analysts say the oil-rich waters around Scarborough Shoal and the Paracels are but one factor in the increasingly prickly relations between China and the Philippines.
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China rejects US involvement in South China Sea disputes
China soundly rejected a US Senate resolution criticizing its actions in the South China Sea and calling for multilateral negotiations, saying the regional dispute is not a matter for the US.
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Pakistan captures accused plotter in 2002 Bali bombings
Umar Patek's presence in Pakistan raises new questions about ongoing collaboration between Southeast Asian Islamic militants and Al Qaeda.
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US faces slog against Philippine militants, even with winning strategy
The US and Philippines can claim many successes since joining forces in counterterrorism after 9/11, but uprooting militancy altogether remains elusive.
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Philippines massacre suspect turns himself in
Andal Ampatuan Jr. was flown to Manila Thursday for questioning over the killing of 57 political rivals. More Ampatuan clan members will face investigation in the southern Philippines massacre, authorities say.
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Local politician named as suspect in Philippines massacre
Security forces investigating the Philippines massacre earlier this week have identified Andal Ampatuan Jr., a close ally to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, as a suspect.
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Philippines massacre: The story behind the accused Ampatuan clan
The Philippines massacre of 46 people on Monday on Mindanao appears to have been politically motivated, with fingers pointing to a powerful local clan.
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US pulls troops from Philippines town after US soldiers killed
Phillipines Al Qaeda-linked terrorist group may be stepping up its attacks.
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Philippine troops clash with Abu Sayyaf militants
The Islamist group is holding three Red Cross workers hostage on a southern island.
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