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South China Sea tensions greet Marco Rubio's visit to Manila.

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The diplomatic row follows a clash at disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

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Malacañang said Filipino personnel acted within their mandate and rights during the latest incident near BRP Sierra Madre.

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Jay Tarriela hit back at Sen. Robin Padilla over his defense of a Chinese media post depicting Filipinos as monkeys.

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This year, the Philippines and the United States mark a double milestone—80 years of diplomatic ties and the 75th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty—coinciding with Manila assuming the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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