Philippines


MANILA, Philippines - China and the Southeast Asian nations disputing ownership of the Spratlys islands need to turn their 2002 accord into a legally binding code to prevent clashes and keep the vast region open to commerce, the U.S.

NEW YORK - Coca-Cola Co. said Tuesday it will spend $1 billion in the Philippines over the next five years to expand its presence in the fast-growing market, another step by the world's largest beverage company to focus more on emerging markets.

MANILA, Philippines - President Barack Obama and Southeast Asian leaders will call for the peaceful settlement of South China Sea territorial disputes and urge claimants not to resort to force, according to a draft communique.

MANILA, Philippines - It is lunchtime, but the cooking pots are empty outside Nurain Dimalao's shack.

MANILA, Philippines - As trash was carried from a plane that had just landed at Manila's airport, a security officer on the tarmac spied something moving in one of the bags.
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