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The West Philippine Sea has seen a reduced presence of Chinese maritime militia vessels, authorities said, in a trend also observed in previous years.
By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter NEARLY 50 Chinese navy and coast guard ships were monitored at contested features in the South China Sea in June, the Philippine military said on Tuesday, in ...
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China: ‘PH has been attacking us’
China has denied any war act in those incidents, calling them standard operating procedure for enforcing China’s maritime laws; serious physical harm on Filipino personnel and damage to Filipino ...
The Philippines is enhancing its naval power by acquiring new warships and second-hand vessels from its allies and partners.
The U.S. Pacific Fleet commander says China has failed to intimidate rival claimant states into surrendering their sovereign interests in the South China Sea despite its intensifying “bullying tactics ...
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Battle of narratives
Although the battle of narratives remains raging online and in social media platforms, we could only hope the hostilities will not escalate outside these peaceful exchange of words.
Babyruth Villarama’s 'Food Delivery' is a snapshot of the Philippines’ struggles in the West Philippine Sea – warts and all.
Japan has agreed to provide the Philippine Navy with six Abukuma-class destroyers, marking a major step in joint defence ...
U.S. Air Force F-35s are operating on Philippine soil for the first time as part of aerial combat drills between Washington ...
Foreign and security policy trajectories of Southeast Asian nations continue to revolve around a delicate balancing act—maintaining strategic autonomy while navigating the growing assertiveness of ...
Taiwan's coast guard deterred two Chinese coast guard vessels that approached its southern waters during the annual Han Kuang military exercises.
The Chinese military vowed to safeguard the country's national sovereignty and security in the South China Sea.