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US to give Philippines US$500 million in military aid to counter China
MANILA – The United States on July 30 said it is giving the Philippines US$500 million (S$672 million) to boost Manila’s military capabilities, as the South-east Asian country defends its claims against a more aggressive Beijing in the disputed South China …