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China is behaving like a schoolyard bully toward smaller countries, the Philippines defense secretary told CNN Friday during an exclusive interview in which he said his nation had to stand up to Beijing's territorial expansion in the South China Sea.

By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines vowed on Tuesday not to back down in the face of a

A floating barrier installed by China to prevent Filipino boats from fishing in a disputed area of the South China Sea has been removed, Philippine authorities said Monday, the latest flashpoint between Manila and Beijing over their competing maritime claims.

The Philippines on Sunday condemned the Chinese coast guard for installing what it called a "floating barrier" in a disputed area of the South China Sea, saying that it prevented Filipino boats from entering and fishing in the area.

Vibrant reefs filled with colorful fish and seaweed just two years ago have been turned into a wasteland of crushed corals in the South China Sea and the Philippines says it has identified a culprit -- China's shadowy maritime militia.

Renowned Filipina journalist Maria Ressa has been acquitted in the last of five tax evasion cases.

The Philippines has accused Chinese vessels of carrying out "dangerous maneuvers" in a disputed area of the South China Sea in the latest maritime flare-up between the two neighbors.

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Fishermen are on the frontline of a worsening territorial standoff as Manila asserts itself against China.

At least 15 people were killed after a fire broke out at a house that was being used as a factory in the Metro Manila area on Thursday, CNN affiliate CNN Philippines reported, citing local authorities.

By Karen Lema and Poppy McPherson MANILA The U.S. military is in talks to develop a civilian port

Christian groups are suing the artist, who's been labelled 'persona non grata' in their own city.