The issue of escalating tensions between Manila and Beijing in the West Philippine Sea was put into the spotlight during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ... Show more
Philippines summons Chinese envoy over latest reef clash: Manila has dared Beijing to take legal action over its claims to a disputed reef in the South China Sea ...
dw.com/en/philippines-summons-chinese-envoy-over-latest-reef-clash/a-68659287
China Coast Guard used water cannon on resupply boat — AFP: The AFP said China Coast Guard vessel BN21551 also used "dangerous maneuvers" against civilian ...
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An official of the Philippine Navy believes that the Chinese Coast Guard only wanted to block and did not intend to sink the Philippine ship that it bombed ... Show more
The response came on the heels of a Chinese diplomat’s allegation that the Philippine government was ignoring Beijing’s proposals to “normalize” the situation ... Show more
16,000 soldiers from the Philippines and the US will participate in Balikatan 2024
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Dozens of Chinese Militia Ships Seen in Contested Waters: China's coast guard and unofficial maritime militia have been spotted near potential South China Sea ...
newsweek.com/dozens-chinese-militia-ships-seen-contested-waters-1878602
Why the U.S. Faces a Delicate Balancing Act on Countering China in the South China Sea
time.com/6960916/us-military-intervention-south-china-sea-philippines-china/
More than 100 Ivatans or Batanes locals are in the ranks of the Navy Reserve Force after completing basic citizen military training.
Full report: news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/10/philippine-navy-welcomes-119-new-reservists-in-batanes-320
FACT CHECK: No warships to be sent from South Korea to PH this year: The Philippine Navy is expected to have at least 12 vessels from South Korea by 2028 ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-warships-sent-from-south-korea-philippines-march-26-2024/
Why Philippines uses civilian boat for its resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal: Why Philippines uses civilian boat for its resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/13/why-philippines-uses-civilian-boat-for-its-ayungin-shoal-resupply-missions-1226
Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte and China’s Xi Jinping allegedly had unwritten pact on South China Sea status quo
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FACT CHECK: China has not sent fighter jets to West PH Sea: There are no official announcements from the Philippines’ defense department about the alleged threat
rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/china-not-sent-fighter-jets-west-philippine-sea/
119 Ivatan graduated from basic citizen military training: More than 100 Ivatans are already in the ranks of the Navy Reserve Force after completing basic ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/10/119-ivatan-nagtapos-ng-basic-citizen-military-training-1726
The collisions of the China Coast Guard vessels and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea were not accidents, the Philippine Navy said.
China will allow only one boat to deliver supplies to the Philippine Navy outpost, but the Philippine Armed Forces insists it does not recognize China's ... Show more
Philippines tells China: ‘Leave the vicinity of Ayungin Shoal immediately’: (UPDATED) Beijing’s Deputy Chief of Mission Zhou Zhiyong is summoned and told that ...
rappler.com/philippines/manila-summons-china-envoy-leave-ayungin-shoal/
Speaking in Melbourne after the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit on March 6, the Philippine President says it is not "a time or the reason" to invoke ... Show more
Chinese And Philippine Coast Guard Vessels Collide In South China Sea Amid Tensions
forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/03/05/chinese-and-philippine-coast-guard-vessels-collide-in-south-china-sea-amid-tensions/
4 Filipinos hurt after China uses water cannons vs Ayungin resupply vessel: (2nd UPDATE) A Philippine Coast Guard ship reportedly sustains 'superficial ...
rappler.com/philippines/collision-china-ayungin-shoal-causes-damage-coast-guard-ship/
Philippines Deploys Warship to Palawan Island, Facing South China Sea: The deployment follows a string of stand-offs between Chinese and Philippine vessels in ...
thediplomat.com/2024/02/philippines-deploys-warship-to-palawan-island-facing-south-china-sea/
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Philippine Navy spokesperson Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said the sighting of 2 Chinese research vessels at the Philippine Rise "is not a cause of concern ... Show more
The Philippine Navy assured that there is nothing to worry about the two Chinese research vessels spotted in the Philippine Rise ... Show more
Interference on PH Navy ships' 'electronic capabilities' in West PH Sea ops 'has been going on for 3 to 4 years'
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/27/ph-navy-monitoring-interference-on-ships-electronic-capabilities-in-west-ph-sea-1725
The Philippine Navy has confirmed that for several years there has been interference with the "electronic capabilities" of their ships that usually occurs ... Show more
Philippine coast guard says Chinese claim of intrusion 'inaccurate': A Philippine coast guard official on Thursday described as "inaccurate" its Chinese ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippine-coast-guard-says-chinese-claim-intrusion-inaccurate-2024-02-22/
The third phase of the modernization plan, which underwent revisions to make it more attuned to the country’s needs, is estimated to cost P2 trillion ... Show more
Quick Glance: Philippines to Acquire Submarines for South China Sea Defense - Official
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approves military modernization's third phase, including country's first submarine purchase, to defend maritime sovereignty in the disputed South China Sea.
- Modernization reflects shift from internal to external defense, says Navy spokesperson Roy Trinidad, with estimated cost of 2 trillion pesos over several years.
- Interest from France, Spain, Korea, and Italy in supplying submarines to the Philippines, amid escalating tensions with China over territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
- Third phase aims to boost military capabilities in the West Philippines Sea, following accusations and run-ins with China over overlapping sovereignty claims.
Almost all of the country's rotation and resupply missions in the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea in 2023 had the presence of the Chinese coast guard ... Show more
Eye on Taiwan, US readying drone ship attack fleet: The Pentagon is soliciting designs for low-cost autonomous drone boats to enhance maritime expeditionary ...
asiatimes.com/2024/02/eye-on-taiwan-us-readying-drone-ship-attack-fleet/
Philippines deploys 100 navy reservists to bolster defense on islands near Taiwan
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5110465
Uratex, Navy eye Finals showdown in WPBA 3x3: Uratex, Navy eye Finals showdown in WPBA 3x3
news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/2/18/uratex-navy-eye-finals-showdown-in-wpba-3x3-036
FACT CHECK: No PH acquisition of warship from Germany: There are no reports from either the Philippine or German defense departments regarding the supposed ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-philippine-acquisition-warship-from-germany/
Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard Vessels Again Collide in Contested Waters: The reported collision came as the maritime disputes dominated discussions at a ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/chinese-and-philippine-coast-guard-vessels-again-collide-in-contested-waters/
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Philippines to boost military presence in islands facing Taiwan: The Bashi Channel between those islands and Taiwan is considered a choke point for vessels ...
rappler.com/philippines/military-boosts-presence-islands-facing-taiwan/
China’s Big Gamble in the South China Sea: Heightened China-Philippines tension around Second Thomas Shoal could escalate to military skirmishes – and that’s a ...
thediplomat.com/2024/01/chinas-big-gamble-in-the-south-china-sea/
'Almost all' 2023 resupply missions to Ayungin 'had Chinese presence': Navy: 'Almost all' 2023 resupply missions to Ayungin 'had Chinese presence': Navy
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Navy spots over 200 Chinese ships in West Philippine Sea: MANILA: The Philippine Navy has counted more than 200 Chinese vessels swarming areas in the West ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/01/30/navy-spots-over-200-chinese-ships-in-west-philippine-sea
Physical oceanographer Cesar Villanoy would soon retire after 40 years in the field.
But certain hopes persist: more Filipino oceanographers, and more funding ... Show more
China’s Big Gamble in the South China Sea: Heightened China-Philippines tension around Second Thomas Shoal could escalate to military skirmishes – and that’s a ...
thediplomat.com/2024/01/chinas-big-gamble-in-the-south-china-sea/
PH’s first 2024 resupply mission to Ayungin thwarted… by boat repairs: The military refuses to confirm reports of a resupply to Ayungin via airdrop ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/boat-repairs-thwart-resupply-mission-ayungin-shoal-january-2024/
Philippines-China agreement to improve maritime communication explained: Manila had previously expressed frustration over Beijing’s seeming ‘lack of urgency’ in ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/philippines-china-agreement-improve-maritime-communication/
WPBA 3x3: Unbeaten Uratex, PH Navy clash for top seed: WPBA 3x3: Unbeaten Uratex, PH Navy clash for top seed
news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/2/4/wpba-3x3-unbeaten-uratex-ph-navy-clash-for-top-seed-2118
Rambaon, Krogg sweep bike medals: Avegail Rombaon and Mathilda Krogg of Team Philippine Navy-Standard Insurance swept the women’s road race titles in the ...
sports.inquirer.net/551204/rambaon-krogg-sweep-bike-medals
Afril Bernardino stamps class in Women’s PBA 3×3: MANILA, Philippines–Philippine Navy-Go For Gold dealt Uratex its first loss in the Women’s PBA 3x3 Invitational ...
sports.inquirer.net/550983/afril-bernardino-stamps-class-in-womens-pba-3x3
Philippines-China agreement to improve maritime communication explained: Manila had previously expressed frustration over Beijing’s seeming ‘lack of urgency’ in ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/philippines-china-agreement-improve-maritime-communication/
FACT CHECK: No new warships donated by US to PH: The misleading video misrepresents as recent news the US Navy’s 2023 donation of four patrol boats to the ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-new-warships-donated-united-states-philippines-january-25-2023/
Navy, Uratex remain spotless in WPBA 3x3: Philippine Navy Go-For-Gold upset Gilas Pilipinas B to remain spotless in the PBA Women's 3x3 Invitational after two ...
news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/24/24/navy-uratex-remain-spotless-in-wpba-3x3
FACT CHECK: PH yet to receive corvettes from South Korea: The Philippines is set to receive two missile corvettes from South Korea, with the first expected to be ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/philippines-yet-to-receive-corvettes-south-korea/
FACT CHECK: PH, US did not attack Chinese warships in West PH Sea: Chinese vessels shadowed the joint maritime patrols by the Philippines and US ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/philippines-united-states-did-not-attack-warships-west-sea/
Philippines, US hold 2nd joint maritime patrol in West Philippine Sea: (1st UPDATE) AFP Chief of Staff Romeo Brawner Jr. says it is a 'significant ...
rappler.com/philippines/us-hold-joint-maritime-activity-west-philippine-sea-january-2024/
Philippines summons China’s envoy amid rising tensions over confrontations in disputed South China Sea
hongkongfp.com/2023/12/11/philippines-summons-chinas-envoy-amid-rising-tensions-over-confrontations-in-disputed-south-china-sea/
Quick Glance: China: Handling of Philippine Ships in South China Sea
- A Chinese Coast Guard ship used a water cannon on a Philippine vessel near Scarborough Shoal.
- China's Foreign Ministry stated that its Coast Guard's actions against Philippine ships in the South China Sea were 'professional' and 'restrained'.
- The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the Coast Guard's actions were 'necessary and in accordance with domestic and international law'.
- The Philippines summoned China's envoy and raised the possibility of expelling him following tense confrontations between the countries' vessels.
Japan, ASEAN agree to boost maritime security cooperation: Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed on Sunday to boost dialogue and cooperation in "maritime ...
news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/12/17/23/japan-asean-agree-to-boost-maritime-security-cooperation
Quick Glance: Japan-ASEAN Summit: Strengthening Security Ties
- Adoption of a joint vision for security and economic cooperation
- Celebration of the 50th anniversary of official Japan-ASEAN ties
- Call for partnership and cooperation for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific
- Necessity of increased security and defense cooperation in response to China's growing assertiveness
Civilian mission to West PH Sea turns back after China’s ‘constant shadowing’: The coalition says at least four Chinese vessels shadow the convoy's lead ...
rappler.com/nation/atin-ito-christmas-convoy-turns-back-west-philippine-sea/
Senators urge China to respect PH's rights in the West Philippine Sea: Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III also asked for cooler heads and "respect" for ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/20/23/senators-urge-china-to-respect-phs-rights-in-west-philippine-sea
China holds navy, air patrols in South China Sea: Beijings Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command a day before said a two-day deployment of its ...
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/01/04/china-holds-navy-air-patrols-in-south-china-sea.html
FACT CHECK: US didn’t give USS Omaha ship as gift to PH: The clips are spliced from a video originally uploaded on January 30, 2018 that shows the ceremonial ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/united-states-did-not-give-uss-omaha-ship-christmas-gift-philippines/
WATCH: Philippine Navy warships, BRP Jose Rizal and BRP Gregorio del Pilar, during their tactical exercise in the West Philippine Sea on November 23 as part of ... Show more
Padilla wants amphibious aircraft for PH Navy: Senator Robinhood Padilla pushed for the acquisition of Multi-Purpose Amphibious Aircraft (MPAA) for the ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/12/23/padilla-wants-amphibious-aircraft-for-ph-navy
What It Feels Like To Be the Target of China’s Water Cannons: The Philippines invited journalists on a mission to provide fuel to fishermen in disputed waters of ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/11/world/asia/china-water-cannon-philippines.html
Chinese military irked by Indian naval ship’s drills with Philippines navy: Beijing, Dec 28 (PTI) Peeved over the recent naval exercises between the navies of ...
deccanherald.com/world/chinese-military-irked-by-indian-naval-ships-drills-with-philippines-navy-2828152
Quick Glance: China's Preparedness for US War in 10 Years
- Former NATO chief James Stavridis stated that China will not be ready to fight the US in the next 10 years.
- Stavridis mentioned that in case of a war with China, US allies such as Japan and South Korea would provide assistance.
Number of ships to participate in convoy in WPS, feared: The National Security Council (NSC) is concerned about the number of ships that will participate in the ...
news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/11/30/23/dami-ng-barkong-lalahok-sa-convoy-sa-wps-pinangangambahan
Chinese vessels in Julian Felipe Reef 'drastically' reduced: official: The number of Chinese maritime militia vessels in Julian Felipe Reef has 'drastically' ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/06/23/chinese-vessels-in-julian-felipe-reef-drastically-reduced-official
WATCH: China Coast Guard vessel 5203 fires water cannon on M/L Kalayaan in an attempt to change the route of the Philippine Navy-chartered supply boat ... Show more
[Under 3 Minutes] Gitgitan ng mga barko sa West Philippine Sea: Para sa mga naghahatid ng supplies sa mga Pilipinong Marines sa Ayungin Shoal ...
rappler.com/philippines/video-west-philippine-sea-ayungin-shoal-coast-guard-resupply-mission-china/
Why isn't the Navy sending ships to Ayungin? PCG explains: Speaking on ANC's "Headstart", PCG Commodore Jay Tarriela acknowledged that resupply missions are ...
news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/11/13/23/why-isnt-the-navy-sending-ships-to-ayungin-pcg-explains
Philippines accuses China of 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea: MANILA: The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard on Friday (Nov 10) of ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/philippines-accuses-china-dangerous-actions-south-china-sea-3912206
Philippines accuses China of dangerous actions in South China Sea: Philippines accuses China of dangerous actions in South China Sea
wionews.com/world/philippines-accuses-china-of-dangerous-actions-in-south-china-sea-657154
Congressional Report Lists 'Military Options' To Aid US Ally Against China: A report by the non-partisan Congressional Research Service comes as China ramps up ...
newsweek.com/congressional-report-lists-us-military-options-support-philippines-against-china-1853873
The Philippine Coast Guard used a larger ship as additional escort ships for the Philippine Navy-chartered supply boats in the recently concluded mission in ... Show more
PH rejects China's claim on 'foreign forces stirring trouble' in West PH Sea: National Security Adviser Eduardo Año refuted China's claim that it was 'stirring ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/25/23/ph-rejects-chinas-claim-on-foreign-forces-stirring-trouble-in-west-ph-sea
Will more assertive Philippine approach to South China Sea pay off in long run?: Philippine coastguards have escorted boats to the
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3245197/will-more-assertive-philippine-approach-south-china-sea-pay-long-run
Gov't allows Christmas convoy to visit PH-occupied features except Ayungin: The Philippine government has allowed a civilian-led Christmas convoy of some 40 ...
news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/11/28/23/govt-allows-christmas-convoy-to-visit-ph-occupied-features-except-ayungin
Chinese vessels in high-seas chase of Philippine boat with media: As a Philippine Coast Guard rubber boat carrying journalists sped towards Filipino troops on a ...
thejakartapost.com/world/2023/11/12/chinese-vessels-in-high-seas-chase-of-philippine-boat-with-media.html
Philippines accuses China of ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea: By Cecil Morella in Manila, Philippines The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard ...
hongkongfp.com/2023/11/10/philippines-accuses-china-of-dangerous-actions-in-south-china-sea/
Use of PH Navy ships in the resupply mission iminungkhai: A maritime expert suggested that Philippine Navy ships be sent to the next resupply missions in the ...
news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/11/13/23/paggamit-sa-mga-barko-ng-ph-navy-sa-resupply-mission-iminungkhai
Philippines to protect territory ‘at all cost’ amid latest sea row with China: The Philippines on Tuesday vowed to protect its territory “at all cost ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/10/31/Philippines-to-protect-territory-at-all-cost-amid-latest-sea-row-with-China
Urged by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. the DND-AFP officials to review the deployment of troops to meet the challenges facing the Philippines ... Show more
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