South China Sea, Philippines
The Philippines Finds Itself Trapped Between Surging Trump And Rising China Tensions
After Joe Biden’s dismal showing at a recent U.S. presidential debate, Filipinos are bracing for another round of "America First."
Exclusive: Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions - military chief
The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply Filipino troops on a contested shoal, its military chief said.
Eyeing China, the Philippines wants to buy its first attack submarine
The Philippines is making a shift to counter China's rising might, but the hefty cost of buying a submarine could be better spent.
Philippines Seeks to Acquire First Attack Submarine Amid Rising Tensions with China
Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has announced plans to purchase its first attack submarine. This move is seen as a shift in the country’s defence strategy, transitioning from internal counterinsurgency to external defence in response to China’s growing military presence in the region.
South China Sea: Philippines to buy more ‘faster, lethal’ fighter jets as Beijing tensions persist
Manila considering US F-16 and Sweden’s JAS-39 for the air force that could help the country project power beyond its territorial waters.
Philippines pledge 'same level of force' if China attacks again
Tensions rise in South China Sea as Philippines vows 'same level of force' after clash with China's coast guard.
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Japan and the Philippines: Charting a path toward strategic synergy
Magandang umaga, my Filipino friends. It is my great pleasure to visit the Philippines as Minister for Foreign Affairs of ...
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Philippines’ Travel & Tourism Sector Set for Historic Year
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) forecasts a record-breaking year for Travel & ...
Philippines president orders de-escalation in South China Sea, military chief says
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has instructed the armed forces to de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea, ...
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Modi meets Putin, Samsung faces strike, Philippines-Japan '2-plus-2'
On Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, while on the same day Japan and the Philippines hold a meeting between top diplomatic ...
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Holy See encourages Catholics in Philippines to ‘listen to their pastors’ on divorce bill
The Absolute Divorce bill passed the Philippines’ House of Representatives on May 22 with 131 votes in favor of the bill.
Philippines to ‘respond appropriately' to Chinese ‘harassment' in South China Sea, military chief says
The Philippines is ready to 'respond appropriately' against future harassment from Chinese coast guards at a contested ...
China and the Philippines hold crucial talks to ease tensions after intense clash in disputed waters
China and the Philippines have held a crucial meeting to try to ease mounting tensions following their worst confrontation in ...
Jazz’s Jordan Clarkson fires hyped 2-word reaction to Philippines’ upset win vs. Latvia
Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson may not have been on the court for the Philippines' upset win over Latvia, but he felt their joy ...
Honor America’s ‘ironclad commitment’ to the Philippines
I spoke at an event in Tokyo about the South China Sea. One panelist presented on China’s recent seizure of Scarborough Shoal ...
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Philippines' Alethea Ambrosio named Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Filipina beauty queen Alethea Ambrosio was named Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania 2024 after ...