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Philippines
By: SouthChinaSea Date: September 26, 2023, 2:10 pm
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South China Sea: Philippines removes Chinese barrier in
contested area - BBC News
[quote]The Philippines says it has removed a floating barrier
installed by China to block Philippine fishing boats entering a
contested area in the South China Sea.
The Philippines coast guard said it had been instructed to do so
by President Ferdinand Marcos Junior.
Manila says China violated its fishing rights with the 300m
(1,000ft) barrier in the Scarborough Shoal.
China claims more than 90% of the South China Sea and seized the
shoal in 2012.[/quote]
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China warns Philippines not to "stir up trouble" in disputed
South China Sea
[quote]Renewed war of words between China and the Philippines,
as territorial disputes in the South China Sea continue to test
bilateral ties. Beijing has warned Manila not to "stir up
trouble", a day after the Philippine coast guard said it
successfully removed a floating barrier allegedly installed by
China at the disputed Scarborough Shoal. The 300m-long blockade
was found across the entrance of the Scarborough Shoal during a
routine patrol. The area is a prime fishing spot for Filipino
fishermen, and sits about 200km off the Philippines, within its
exclusive economic zone.[/quote]
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Re: Philippines
By: SodaPop Date: November 7, 2025, 3:43 pm
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How the 'First Island Chain' became one of the world's
geographically most important territories
[quote]As China ramps up its military activity around Taiwan,
the US and its regional allies are attempting to deter Beijing's
growing power. One effort centers on a small island in the
northern Philippines, where the government recently built an
important military base. But many residents of Batanes are
worried that the militarization of their fishing community makes
them a target for Beijing.
#Philippines #Batanes #China [/quote]
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Re: Philippines
By: SodaPop Date: November 30, 2025, 10:18 am
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Philippines: Thousands protest corruption scandal | DW News
[quote]Protesters are calling out officials for substandard,
defective, or non-existent flood control projects in the
Philippines.[/quote]
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Re: Philippines
By: SodaPop Date: December 12, 2025, 2:37 pm
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Philippines Is Losing Tourists, Despite Travel Boom In Southeast
Asia. Why? | Insight
[quote]Post-pandemic travel has returned with a vengeance, with
tourist numbers breaking records in many territories. Yet, one
country in Southeast Asia lags its neighbours - The Philippines.
In 2024, 5.9 million tourists visited the Philippines, well
below pre-pandemic levels of 8.3 million. In the first quarter
of this year, foreign arrival numbers are 27% below pre-COVID
figures for the same period. Despite being blessed with natural
beauty and a welcoming culture, why does the Philippines
underperform when it comes to tourism? It is a question that
Filipinos are asking themselves, as a viral social media thread
earlier this year sparked a debate on why the country ranks so
low on travellers' wish-lists. How much does this unfulfilled
potential cost the Philippines, and what is the country doing to
entice visitors to come? With the recent deterioration of
relations with China leading to a shrinking number of Chinese
travellers, what other markets will the Philippines pursue?
WATCH MORE Insight: • Insight | Full Episodes
00:00 Fall in tourists to the Philippines
04:25 Slow pandemic tourism rebound: why?
10:22 The problem with Manila airport
14:38 Traffic congestion deter tourists
20:09 Visiting all 82 provinces
22:06 Upgrading of transport infrastructure
26:40 Sustainable tourism in the Philippines
31:45 Losing Chinese tourists
37:14 Does the Philippines have an image problem?
42:47 How the Philippines can attract tourists[/quote]
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