Long-awaited meeting China comes as Manila, Beijing continue heated rhetoric about conflicting claims in resource rich waters
Confrontation pins government against separatist Muslim rebel group
Manila Says Aquino was invited by Beijing but with unacceptable conditions attached
Former American colony balances security needs against internal opposition to prolonged US troop deployment
In Manila, US defense secretary reiterates that Washington does not seek permanent bases in the Philippines
Manila officials emphasize they are still working on general outlines for deal, say they can not give specifics
Move is part of plan to deter China from infringing on what Manila claims is its territory in South China Sea
President Aquino says his security team is looking closely at three groups suspected of joining forces to derail ongoing peace talks
Officials say military’s main concern is to have a minimum credible defense stance, meaning surveillance is a priority
Delegates expect to discuss cooperative initiatives on security, maritime, and trade issues
President Aquino, Prime Minister Abe agree to focus on maritime security issues
US had bases in the Philippines for almost 100 years until domestic opposition forced the last of them to close in 1992
Announcement comes following ASEAN meetings in Brunei
Government expands probe into charges of sexual favors in exchange for repatriation
Officials hope the destruction of the tusks, in a very public way, will be a deterrent to smugglers
Practice by contract workers living abroad amounted to 10 percent of country's economy last year
China is aggressively asserting its sovereignty in the South China Sea, leading to diplomatic protests from its neighbors
Advocates for migrant workers say they are concerned about effects of hiring freeze Taiwan's government has put in place against Philippines
Voters choosing more than 18,000 officials, including local leaders, more than half of 24-member Senate
Challenges linger 5 years after the supreme court ordered the Philippine government to clean, maintain the bay or face sanctions
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