World: The Philippines, long criticised for its slow pace in upgrading infrastructure in the Spratlys, appears to be catching up with its regional rivals.

Philippines ramps up Spratly Islands upgrades to enhance military capacity amid tension with China

The Philippine president's move could provoke rival claimants including China

Duterte orders Philippine troops to South China Sea reefs

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Philippines ramps up Spratly Islands upgrades to enhance military capacity amid tension with China

Duterte orders Philippine troops to South China Sea reefs