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Telegraph Herald
12 Jul 2026
C. Rommel Fuerste
Charles “Rommel” Fuerste, M.D., age 69, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, surrounded by Donnelle, his wife of over 37 years, and the family he cherished. Visitation will be held Monday, July 13, 2026, from 4 ... .
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Is PH independent foreign policy possible in the shadow of alliance with US?
The Manila Times 03 Jul 2026
UNITED States Ambassador Lee Lipton’s arrival in Manila on June 28, 2026, is a reminder of the persistent influence of the US on the Philippines at a time when the Indo-Pacific is being reshaped by intensifying US-China rivalry ... Rommel C ... ....
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A whole-of-society intervention in West Philippine Sea
The Philippine Star 27 Jun 2026
The West Philippine Sea is a vital maritime domain for the Philippines and the wider Indo-Pacific ....
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Why Beijing engages Manila’s Chinese press
The Manila Times 23 Jun 2026
A RECENT article frames Beijing’s outreach to Manila’s Chinese-language press as a propaganda offensive, arguing that seminars, tours, and cultural exchanges have become channels for official narratives ... Risks and safeguards ... Rommel C ... ....
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Bajo de Masinloc: Building platform for maritime cooperation, not confrontation
The Manila Times 20 Jun 2026
THE recent deployment and subsequent removal of a Chinese floating platform at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) have once again drawn attention to the delicate balance of sovereignty, security and cooperation in the South China Sea ... Rommel C ... ....
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The Philippines and China: Friendship beyond disputes
The Manila Times 12 Jun 2026
CHINESE actress Zhang Yingfie’s visit to Manila on June 8 to 11 highlighted the paradox of Philippines-China relations ... Centuries of connection ... Filipino engagement with Chinese culture is a fascinating blend of openness and discernment ... Rommel C.
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At 51, Philippines-China relationship needs stability and amity
The Manila Times 01 Jun 2026
JUNE 9, 2026 marks the 51st anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China. Since 1975, the two nations shared interesting moments of cooperation and confrontation ... Rommel C ... ....
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Credible deterrence: How will it work?
The Philippine Star 24 May 2026
Instead of a deep dive into the gist of the topic, I decided to go back to when it all started. in the aftermath of the Scarborough Shoal stand-off in 2012 ....
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Marcos’ Japan visit and the China equation
The Manila Times 22 May 2026
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit to Japan from May 26 to 29 comes at a particularly sensitive moment ... How Manila manages the optics and outcomes of this visit will say much about the kind of foreign policy it intends to pursue ... Rommel C.
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What the US-China summit means for Manila
The Manila Times 15 May 2026
ON May 14, Chinese President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump met in Beijing in a summit that carries significant implications for Philippine foreign policy ... Taiwan and the South China Sea ... ....
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Why Manila must reciprocate Beijing’s goodwill
The Manila Times 08 May 2026
CHINA has spoken clearly. it seeks stability, not strain, in its relations with the Philippines ... The question now is whether Manila will reciprocate Beijing’s goodwill. Reciprocity is not submission ... being pro-Philippines above all else ... Rommel C.
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Balikatan 2026: Balancing security and dialogue between Washington and Beijing
The Manila Times 01 May 2026
AT a time of heightened global anxieties and regional uncertainty, the Philippines and the United States launched the 41st Balikatan Exercises on April 20, 2026 ... Balikatan’s strategic role ... Sustaining dialogue, cooperation with China ... Rommel C.
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