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Tensions in the South China Sea escalate as the Philippines and China engage in confrontations over territorial claims. The Philippines asserts its rights amid aggressive actions from Chinese vessels, including blockades and confrontations at disputed shoals. Recent developments include the withdrawal of a Philippine coastguard ship and plans to take the dispute to the UN General Assembly.
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During the ASEAN Leaders' Summit, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemned China's maritime aggression in the South China Sea. He called for earnest dialogue among ASEAN leaders to address escalating tensions, particularly following recent clashes between Chinese and Philippine vessels.
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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has intensified her public feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. by making shocking threats against his late father. This confrontation highlights a significant political rift between two powerful dynasties amid ongoing investigations into the Duterte family's controversial past.
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Tropical Storm Trami has caused severe flooding in the Philippines, particularly in Luzon, leading to at least 23 deaths and displacing over 75,000 people. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Dana is expected to intensify as it approaches India's eastern coastline, prompting mass evacuations in Odisha. Both storms highlight the increasing severity of weather events in the region.