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[OPINION] U.S. Independence Day: Foundational freedoms for the future
'Friends help each other in times of need, or as I’ve heard here, the weight becomes lighter when we help each other – Ang mabigat ay gumagaan, kapag nagtutulungan'
Philippines suspends VFA termination for now
(UPDATED) The United States welcomes the suspension, which will last for an initial period of 6 months
U.S. donates P203 million to help PH fight coronavirus outbreak
Health assistance will go to preparing laboratories for processing of coronavirus tests as well as surveillance efforts to trace possible coronavirus cases
Senate urges Duterte to reconsider plan to scrap VFA
Senators say they should first review the ramifications of withdrawing from the agreement that allows for the presence of US military troops in the Philippines
As land use act stalls, Duterte to issue executive order instead
President Rodrigo Duterte again pushes for a national land use law during a December 2 Cabinet meeting where he is shown the National Economic and Development Authority's draft bill
In Manila, U.S. defense chief says ‘assert sovereign rights’ in West PH Sea
Although the US maintains it does not take sides in the sovereignty dispute between the Philippines and China, its defense chief wants smaller countries to pressure the rising power into respecting their rights
1st ASEAN-U.S. Maritime Exercise underway in Thailand
The drills are aimed at strengthening alliances among the US and Southeast Asian navies for 'an unparalleled advantage that no competitor or rival can match,' says a US Navy officer
Philippines sends BRP Ramon Alcaraz off to ASEAN-U.S. naval drills
The Philippine Navy will participate in the first ever maritime exercises between the United States and ASEAN member states, as the region pushes back against China's expansionism
U.S. Air Force vows ‘no let up’ in South China Sea patrols
General David Goldfein, US Air Force Chief of Staff, restates the US commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines as China pushes to dominate the Indo-Pacific region
U.S. Coast Guard calls for push-back vs. China; PH pulls back
As other Asia-Pacific countries resist China’s incursions into their waters, the Philippines says China must be allowed to fish at Recto Bank
3rd time's the charm? Duterte again pushes for Nat'l Land Use Act
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte asks Congress to pass a national land use law by the end of 2019
[OPINION] Freud's libido and Duterte's jingoism
International relations are not built on drunken macho street-talk that Duterte has been used to all his life as a mayor in the country’s southern backwaters
Filipinos block people online over political views – U.S. think tank
But Filipinos are also the most 'comfortable' with discussing politics both offline and online among 11 emerging economies surveyed
U.S. fugitive wanted on child porn charges arrested in Pampanga
The arrest follows a nearly two-year search for Joel Aquino Pasay, who was indicted in May of 2017 for the receipt of child pornography
Filipinos spend most time online, on social media worldwide – report
For the 4th straight year, the Philippines is tops in worldwide social media use. The Philippines also beats Thailand this year for most time spent online.
U.S. Navy aircraft crashes in Philippine Sea
The US Navy says the crew 'was immediately and safely recovered'
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, June 27, 2018
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EJKs still 'chief human rights concern' in PH, says U.S.
The US State Department notes that concerns about police impunity in the Philippines 'increased significantly following the sharp increase in police killings'
U.S., Australia, Japan navies sail in PH as China parades might
US aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, Australian long range guided missile frigate HMAS Anzac, and Japanese destroyer JS Akizuki arrive in the Philippines for port visits as China holds a large naval parade in the South China Sea
U.S. embassy closed October 31-November 1
The US embassy and its affiliated offices will be open on Monday, October 30, and will resume operations on Thursday, November 2
Philippines, U.S. simulate hijacking in counterterrorism drill
The exercises 'simulated a scenario involving a real commercial airliner filled with over 150 actors who played hostages,' says US Ambassador Sung Kim
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, July 26, 2017
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Balikatan brings school buildings, hope to remote Leyte villages
Barangays Margen and Don Carlos Revilla in Ormoc City are the latest recipients of new classrooms built under this year s PH US military exercises
Fewer Filipino adult smokers in 2015 – survey
Drastically raising the tobacco excise taxes proved to be the single most effective way of reducing tobacco use among smokers in the Philippines says the Philippines health department
Palace commends military, police for foiling Bohol terror attack
Malacañang assures the public that security forces are in control of the peace and order situation in Central Visayas
Duterte to China: Relax, no guns in PH islands
For the information of China we will not place there in the South China Sea any offensive weapons not even one gun says Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
U.S. under Trump: We would be foolish not to engage Asia
I am confident that the President and his advisers will continue our engagement in the Asia Pacific region US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim says
US State Dep't approves sale of radars for PH warships
The air search radars will enhance the Philippine Navy s maritime domain awareness and enable it to detect and track air contacts
Philippines, US elite troops hold war games
But exercises are limited to follow the orders of President Rodrigo Duterte
US-PH relations, Rodrigo Duterte, Philippine Air Force | 12PM wRap
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Duterte says he will not sever U.S. ties
On whether or not his separation will affect defense agreements with the US Duterte says maybe and that he plans to consult with military officials first
Philip Goldberg, Leni Robredo, Donald Trump | 12PM wRap
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US envoy: Violence outside embassy 'disturbing'
We re sad that people were injured outgoing US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg tells Rappler s Maria Ressa
CIDG to probe 'violent confrontation' of Manila cops, protesters
The PNP s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group is tasked to probe a violent clash between Manila police and protesters in front of the US Embassy
Rodrigo Duterte, Leila de Lima, Antonio Carpio | 6PM wRap
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PH should send patrols to South China Sea – Carpio
Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio is the surprise guest of honor at the closing ceremony of the last war games between the Philippine and US militaries
Robredo on Duterte's rants: What we say taken as policy, be careful
UPDATED The Vice President emphasizes how good foreign relations are crucial for the Philippines and its anti poverty program
US 'committed' as Duterte eyes ending military drills
The US says there has been no official rendering of President Rodrigo Duterte s decision to end military exercises between the Philippines and the US
Drugs survey: Try it once, you're likely to try it again
After trying shabu for the first time 28 of users will use it again a nationwide survey by the Dangerous Drugs Board shows
Duterte and US, shabu raid, Clinton vs Trump| 12PM wRap
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After Goldberg comment, Duterte reiterates ‘strong alliance’ with US
The President also defends his remarks insisting he was only telling the truth
Kerry visit, Trump, June temperature | 12PM wRap
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Philippine and US election demographics
This piece will dive into specific voters’ demographics that could influence the outcome of these elections With the upcoming elections in both countries will voting blocs make a winner?
Philippine and US electoral systems on the line
Both the US and the Philippines could be faced with serious questions about our respective electoral systems
Poe admits husband is former US Air Force
A political analyst notes that Grace Poe apparently kept this information from the public
The siren song of totalitarianism in US and Philippines
Rodrigo Duterte and Donald Trump seem to capitalize on the deep frustrations of Filipinos and Americans with the failings of their respective countries’ democratic systems
'Spiritual disaster' as '70% of US Catholics' avoid Mass
Filipinos in the US can help avert this spiritual disaster Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron says at the International Eucharistic Congress
A look at the state of crime, drugs in the Philippines
Should crime and drugs be an election issue based on statistics?
