Philippines Readies for Increased US Presence

Philippines Readies for Increased US Presence Voice of America MANILA — Philippine and U.S. officials are working for closer diplomatic and defense ties between their countries. Simone Orendain reports from the Philippine capital the officials were meeting in Manila as North Korea launched a long-range rocket. See all stories on this topic » Voice of America

US military to boost Philippines presence; China tells army to be prepared Reuters MANILA (Reuters) - U.S. and Philippine officials are expected to agree on an increase in the number of U.S. military ships, aircraft and troops rotating through the Philippines, Filipino officials said, as tensions simmer with China over its maritime ... See all stories on this topic »

Manny Pacquiao returns to Philippines after defeat: "We will rise again" CBS News MANILA, Philippines Manny Pacquiao has returned to the Philippines after his knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez, saying he will fight again despite some members of his family imploring him to retire. Shortly after arriving in Manila on Wednesday, ... See all stories on this topic » CBS News

Philippines Moves Ahead on Controversial Health Bill Wall Street Journal MANILA—Defying senior Roman Catholic clergy, Philippine lawmakers carried a controversial reproductive health bill over a key legislative hurdle Thursday that would widen contraception for the poor in a bid to bring down high population growth that ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines typhoon death toll tops 900 The Australian THE death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year has climbed above 900, with hundreds still missing, the government says. Typhoon Bopha killed 902 people mostly on the southern island of Mindanao, where floods and landslides ... See all stories on this topic »

Xstrata mine in Philippines set back to 2019 Inquirer.net MANILA, Philippines—Swiss mining giant Xstrata has set back the commercial production of its $5.9-billion project in the Philippines to 2019 due to problems with security and the government, the company said Wednesday. Sagittarius Mines Inc., Xstrata ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines misses Suzuki Cup finals Inquirer.net Philippines player Angel Guirado (left) and Singapore player Shaiful Esah fight for the ball during the AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final in Singapore on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ROSLAN RAHMAN. MANILA, Philippines—Philippines fell to ... See all stories on this topic » Inquirer.net

Singapore into Suzuki Cup final, beats Philippines Inquirer.net Singapore players celebrate after their first goal against the Philippines during the AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final football match in Singapore on December 12, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ROSLAN RAHMAN. SINGAPORE—Singapore booked its place in the final of ... See all stories on this topic » Inquirer.net

China's mining occupation of the Philippines Inquirer.net While China's brazen occupation of the Philippines' Scarborough Shoal, located just 125 nautical miles from Masinloc, Zambales, has captured all the national and international attention, little has been mentioned about China's occupation of the ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines gives green light to electric tricycles Independent Online Manila - The Philippines is to roll out 100,000 electric tricycles in an effort to replace the petrol-powered ones that currently ply its cities, one of the project's financiers said on Tuesday. The "e-trikes" would provide an alternative to the gas ... See all stories on this topic » Independent Online

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