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Philippines to speed up US defense pact for troops, bases

The Philippines wants to accelerate a defense pact with the US for troops and bases that was earlier stalled, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr bolsters security ties with a treaty ally amid rising tensions between Beijing and Washington.…

Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the northern Philippines late on Tuesday, the US Geological Service said, with local officials warning about the potential for damage. “We are expecting damage here,” seismologist Charm Villamil said…