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Title:
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Philippines eyes 14% defense budget rise to secure seas, fight rebels
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Author:
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Manuel Mogato
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Source:
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GMA News
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Date:
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September 5, 2016
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Description:
- VIENTIANE - The Philippines is proposing a 14 percent increase in defense spending next year to buy new ships and aircraft to boost its fight against Islamist militants and enhance maritime security in the disputed South China Sea.
