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Title:
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Philippines won’t be embroiled in U.S.-China sea spat--Manila
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Author:
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Source:
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The Asahi Shimbun
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Date:
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January 22, 2018
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Description:
- MANILA--The Philippines said Sunday that it won't get embroiled in a fresh spat between the United States and China involving Beijing's protest of an American warship passing near a Chinese-controlled shoal also claimed by the Philippines.
Information Archive on Philippine Foreign Policy
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Title:
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Chinese culture center to open in Vietnam in 2019
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Author:
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Xinhua
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Source:
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Xinhua
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Date:
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January 22, 2018
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Description:
- Chinese culture center will open in Hanoi, Vietnam in 2019. The Chinese government-backed facility will host sports and cultural competitions, shows and seminars to promote the country's culture, according to Huang Yu, director of the cultural department of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The government of Guangxi, which borders Vietnam, is involved in building the center. The region plays a big role in China's cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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Title:
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China accuses U.S. of sailing warship near disputed Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea
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Author:
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Jesse Johnson
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Source:
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Japan Times
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Date:
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January 21, 2018
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Description:
- China has accused the United States of sending a warship without permission into what it said was its territorial waters in the disputed South China Sea, adding that it would take “necessary measures” to “safeguard its sovereignty.” The Chinese Foreign Ministry said Saturday that the U.S. Navy’s USS Hopper guided-missile destroyer had sailed within 12 nautical miles (22 km) of what is known as Scarborough Shoal, a group of disputed islets that Beijing calls Huangyan Island, on Wednesday night.
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Title:
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What challenges lie ahead of Singapore as it takes the helm of ASEAN?
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Author:
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Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena
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Source:
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International Business Times
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Date:
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January 19, 2018
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Description:
- Resilience and innovation are two themes Singapore will focus on as it takes the ASEAN chairmanship this year. However, there are certain challenges the city-state would have to face as the year unfolds. According to BMI Research, while Singapore will likely seek to ensure the continued progress of various regional initiatives, it may encounter increased frictions between ASEAN parties and China.
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Title:
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Chinese friendship bridge in Manila not so popular with the locals
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Author:
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Raissa Robles
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Source:
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South China Morning Post
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Date:
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January 18, 2018
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Description:
- Construction of an friendship bridge gifted to Manila by the Chinese government to ease traffic congestion has been delayed yet again, sparking questions over the project’s necessity and community impact.
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Title:
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Philippine lawmakers worry China Telecom may be a 'Trojan horse'
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Author:
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Enrico Dela Cruz
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Source:
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Reuters
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Date:
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January 17, 2018
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Description:
- Opposition members of the Philippine Congress raised concern on Wednesday that China Telecom Corp Ltd, which may enter the Philippine industry, could be a “Trojan horse” aimed at giving China access to state secrets.
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Title:
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PH, China to discuss joint oil, gas exploration in West PH Sea
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Author:
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Dona Z. Pazzibugan
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Source:
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Inquirer
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Date:
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January 16, 2017
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Description:
- The Philippines and China will discuss next month how to implement an agreement on joint oil and gas exploration in the West Philippine Sea, Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said on Monday.
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Title:
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China’s debt-trap diplomacy snares our Asian neighbours
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Author:
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Amanda Hodge
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Source:
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The Australian
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Date:
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January 13, 2018
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Description:
- It wasn’t long ago that local entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka’s remote Hambantota district were running “white elephant” tours of the sleepy town’s Chinese-funded, multi-billion-dollar attractions. They would start at the international airport dubbed the “emptiest airport in the world” and move on to the port with no ships, and finally the cricket stadium.
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Title:
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Reconsidering the Belt and Road Initiative
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Author:
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Patrick Mendis and Joey Wang
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Source:
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China-US Focus
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Date:
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January 12, 2018
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Description:
- President Xi Jinping’s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is now firmly enshrined as the North Star for government action. His thought incorporated into the Constitution is the continued development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as part of the China Dream.
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Title:
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China in 2018: What to Expect
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Author:
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Tuan N. Pham
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Source:
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The Diplomat
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Date:
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January 11, 2018
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Description:
- In part one of this two-part series, I looked back at 2017 for hints of Chinese strategic intent, and more importantly, for possible glimpses to 2018 and beyond. With this backdrop, part two assesses strategic actions that Beijing will probably undertake in the next 12 months.
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Title:
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Is China bribing its way to superpower status?
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Author:
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Livemint
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Source:
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Livement
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Date:
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January 11, 2018
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Description:
- In a throwback to the golden days of the Middle Kingdom when foreign rulers brought with them tributes for the Chinese emperor, French President Emmanuel Macron on his recent visit presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with an eight-year-old gelding. Macron hopes that a charm offensive directed at Xi can help his task of reinvigorating the French economy and industries. Airbus, for instance, is betting its future on large orders from China. The French president has, so far, only offered up a horse and has expressed his admiration for Chinese civilization. David Cameron, the former British prime minister—who was announced last month to be taking over a leadership role in a joint UK-China investment fund—went further.
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Title:
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Japan to weigh Belt and Road projects case by case, Abe says
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Author:
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Source:
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Nikkei Weekly
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Date:
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January 11, 2018
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Description:
- Japan will consider joining projects related to China's Belt and Road infrastructure development initiative on a case-by-case basis, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told senior officials from the ruling coalition Wednesday.
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Title:
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Manila’s ties with Beijing improving daily, says Duterte
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Author:
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Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Source:
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Inquirer
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Date:
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January 11, 2017
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Description:
- President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday hailed the improving Philippines-China ties during a meeting with a delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC) led by a close aide of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Malacañang said CPC Central Committee member Meng Xiangfeng and three other CPC leaders held talks with the President. They were accompanied by Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua and Chinese Embassy counselor Sun Yi. “The President reiterated ‘our desire and wish of the Filipino people that we make our bond stronger,’” a Malacañang statement said. “He further noted that the bond is ‘improving everyday.’
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Title:
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China, Cambodia vow to promote comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in new era
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Author:
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Xinhua
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Source:
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Xinhua
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Date:
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January 11, 2018
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Description:
- China and Cambodia have vowed to promote their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the new era, according to a joint communique released after Chinese Premier Li Keqiang concluded his visit to Cambodia on Thursday. The two countries vowed to cement high-level exchanges and strategic communication and make full play of the role of China-Cambodia Inter-Governmental Coordination Committee to guide bilateral cooperation in various areas, said the communique.
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Title:
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US ‘fully committed’ to defend the Philippines
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Author:
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Roy Mabasa
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Source:
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Manila Bulletin
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Date:
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January 10, 2018
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Description:
- The United States is fully committed to defend the Philippines in the event of a foreign attack, Ambassador Sung Kim said on Wednesday.
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Title:
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Canberra: Tribunal ruling on South China Sea reflects international law, should be implemented
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Author:
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Recto Mercene
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Source:
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BusinessMirror
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Date:
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January 10, 2018
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Description:
- Canberra on Wednesday said it will not support acts by any country that would go against the international tribunal’s ruling on the South China Sea (SCS)—including its militarization—and is encouraging both China and the Philippines to implement the decision.
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Title:
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Philippines to protest to China over apparent airbase on manmade island
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Author:
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Reuters
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Source:
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Reuters
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Date:
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January 9, 2017
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Description:
- The Philippines will make a diplomatic protest to China, which the southeast Asian nation’s defense minister described as having reneged on a promise not to militarize artificial islands in the busy South China Sea waterway.
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Title:
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North Korea says weapons are only aimed at the US, not China or Russia
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Author:
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Reuters
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Source:
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CNBC
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Date:
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January 9, 2018
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Description:
- The discussion of North Korea's nuclear program and its weapons arsenal, which is solely aimed at the United States, would negatively impact inter-Korean ties, a North Korean official said on Tuesday while finishing up talks with the South. "North Korea's weapons are only aimed at the United States, not our brethren, China or Russia," said Ri Son Gwon, head of North Korea's delegation at the first inter-Korean talks in more than two years.
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Title:
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Philippines, Indonesia reaffirm border security measures
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Author:
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Juliet Revita
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Source:
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Sun Star
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Date:
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January 9, 2018
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Description:
- THE Philippines and Indonesia reaffirmed bilateral cooperation and commitment to work hand-in-hand in intensifying coordinated patrol operations on its common boarders to prevent transnational crimes and terrorism in the southern region during the 36th Border Committee Chairmen’s conference at SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier, Davao City.
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Title:
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Yearender: Philippines tourism industry rises above adversity
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Author:
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Catharin Talavera
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Source:
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The Philippine Star
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Date:
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January 7, 2018
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Description:
- he local tourism sector has remained relatively unscathed despite the unfortunate incidents that hit the country in 2017 – the Marawi conflict, the Resorts World Manila attack and the travel warnings issued against the Philippines. The Philippine economy has remained resilient on the back of its sound fundamentals and a growing tourism sector.