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- 1Philippines calls for Gaza ceasefire and law-based sea disputes●Philippines urges Gaza ceasefire, says South China Sea disputes must be settled by law, not might
The Philippines has urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and stressed that disputes in the South China Sea must be resolved through international law rather than force. The statement ties Manila's position on the Middle East conflict to its own maritime disagreements with China, drawing attention as regional tensions continue over both fronts.
- 2EU-Philippines trade deal raises hopes of wider Asean pact●After EU-Philippines trade breakthrough, is Asean-wide deal next?
The European Union and the Philippines have reached a trade breakthrough, reviving long-running negotiations that had stalled since 2017. The agreement with Manila is prompting speculation that Brussels could now pursue a broader trade deal covering the whole Asean bloc, a goal the EU has floated for years as it seeks to diversify economic ties in Asia.