Philippine
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"She inspired me so much. I looked up to her since I was little," said Torrecampo, who has competed in the Philippine National Games, and in tournaments in Cambodia and Sri Lanka.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
China said it had taken "necessary measures" to expel the Philippine vessels from its territorial waters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The United States and its allies condemned on Tuesday China's "dangerous" behaviour after a clash the previous day between Chinese and Philippine sailors in the disputed South China Sea, a crucial route for global trade.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
The Philippine container terminal operator’s 26-year extension of its terminal contract in Melbourne secures its long-term earnings visibility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
But it looked as though no Philippine monkey workers had become sick either.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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