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An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea, March 9, 2023. MANILA (Reuters) — The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday of the need to “restore trust” and “rebuild confidence” to better m…

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in Manila, June 30, 2022. MANILA (Reuters) — The Philippines’ dominant Marcos and Duterte political dynasties, uneasy allies for two years, are gearing up for an election showdown that could upset…

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Office of the American Samoa Congressional Delegate) — U.S. Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting a busy week of votes, including Committee of the Whole votes on the House floor, several hearings, a grant for American Samoa, and inclusion of her requested regional priorit…

(NYMWPS) — Retired Philippine Navy Commander Leysander Ordones believes that the best way to maintain Philippines presence and rightful claims in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) is by occupying geographical territories and vigorously enforcing maritime patrols in the nation’s Exclusive Ec…

KOROR (Island Times/Pacnews) —  Palau’s tourism industry experienced robust growth in May 2024, welcoming a total of 4,475 visitors. This represents a 2% increase from April 2024 and a 78% rise compared to May 2023, according to the latest figures released by the Palau Visitors Authority. China con…

Emergency personnel work at the site of a deadly fire at a lithium battery factory owned by South Korean battery maker Aricell, in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. SEOUL (Reuters) — South Korean authorities on Wednesday ordered a lithium battery maker to halt factory operations indefinitely af…

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te visits soldiers and air force personnel in Hualien, Taiwan, May 28, 2024. TAIPEI (Reuters) — Democracy is not a crime and autocracy is the real “evil,” Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Monday after China threatened to impose the death penalty i…

The United Airlines ticket counters at A.B. Won Pat International Airport are seen on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. HAGÅTÑA (The Guam Daily Post) — Guam Delegate James Moylan has introduced federal legislation seeking to lower the cost of domestic air travel for Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern M…

SUVA (Fiji Live/Pacnews) — Fiji’s deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka is optimistic that at the rate at which the tourism market is growing, Fiji could see F$4.2 billion (US$1.87 billion) in revenue in the next four years.   Speaking at the launch of Fiji’s National …

HAGÅTÑA (The Guam Daily Post) — An autopsy conducted on a Department of Corrections detainee who died in May found fentanyl in his system. On Tuesday, DOC leaders appeared before the 37th Guam Legislature to propose their budget for the next fiscal year. In the hearing, acting warden Maj. Maryhelen…