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Trade partnerships between countries lessen prospects of war: expert

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 27 01:32 AM

Boosting trade between China and the Philippines and its neighboring countries may just be what is needed to defuse tensions concerning the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

UK to ‘increase collaboration’ with PH in maritime security

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 25 08:31 PM

The United Kingdom is committed to have an “increased collaboration” with the Philippines in maritime security efforts. Read more »

Maritime row with China a serious concern: PH diplomat

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 24 09:13 PM

Tensions between the Philippines and China regarding Chinese intrusions in the West Philippine Sea remain a serious concern that must be addressed through diplomatic means, a senior Philippine diplomat said Friday. Read more »

Cagayan province may approve U.S. troops' use of 2 bases

Kyodo News
Posted at Mar 24 04:09 AM

While opposed to having foreign troops in his areas, Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba said the decision is ultimately up to the president. Read more »

China accuses US of fueling tension in Asia-Pacific region

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 24 12:48 AM

The top diplomats of the Philippines and China are meeting in Manila that include discussions on the South China Sea. Read more »

Chinese military says 'warned' US warship to leave S. China Sea

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 23 02:18 PM

The Chinese military said it had tracked a US warship in the South China Sea on Thursday and "warned it to leave" waters claimed by Beijing. Read more »

China warns vs increased US military deployment

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 23 12:42 PM

China on Wednesday reiterated that the United States was increasing tensions by strengthening its military deployment in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more »

Marcos tells army: Boost ties with foreign counterparts

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 22 04:11 PM

President Marcos urged the Philippine Army to continue strengthening its relationship with its foreign counterparts. Read more »

PH, US defense chiefs condemn China's 'gray-zone activities'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 21 10:46 PM

The US defense chief reaffirms America’s willingness to to come to the Philippines’ defense in its maritime disputes. Read more »

Senior Chinese diplomat to visit Philippines this week

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 21 01:48 PM

A senior Chinese diplomat will visit the Philippines this week to hold bilateral talks with the DFA on the South China Sea and other issues. Read more »

Philippines, US eye 2-plus-2 security talks in April

Maricar Cinco and Ken Sasaki, Kyodo News
Posted at Mar 21 01:50 AM

Galvez told a press conference that a trilateral security partnership involving the US and Japan "might be an aspiration" the Philippines can pursue. Read more »

PCG now allowed to make public WPS incidents: official

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 11 11:08 AM

The PCG is now allowed by the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea to make public incidents in those waters, an official said Saturday. Read more »

DFA chief: PH to continue protecting sovereignty peacefully

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 11 04:50 AM

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said The Philippine government will continue to protect the country's sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction peacefully. Read more »

PCG plane warned by Chinese Coast Guard in WPS

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 11 01:52 AM

The Philippine Coast Guard spots fewer Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea after previously reporting their presence in the area. Read more »

Chinese security vessel orders Philippine plane carrying media to 'leave'

Ron Lopez and Jamillah Sta Rosa, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 10 12:57 PM

The order came from a radio operator on a Chinese coast guard vessel 3,500 feet below -- one of dozens of ships seen prowling the waters. Read more »

How are China's neighbors viewing Beijing's military plans?

Deutsche Welle
Updated as of Mar 09 08:47 AM

Beijing plans to spend about $225 billion) on its military for the year, marking a 7.2% rise and the quickest rate of increase since 2019. Read more »

Residents in Pag-asa island 'getting used to' presence of Chinese vessels

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 07 03:42 PM

Tarriela's statement came after a report from the PCG this weekend showed that at least 40 Chinese vessels are moored in the Pag-asa Island (Thitu Island). Read more »

Anwar sa ASEAN: Magkaroon ng iisang paninindigan tungkol sa South China Sea

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 03 09:05 PM

Naniniwala si Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim na dapat may iisang paninidigan ang ASEAN pagdating sa mga aksiyon ng China sa South China Sea. Read more »

Quad powers concerned over militarization in Asian seas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 03 04:28 PM

The United States, Japan, India and Australia expressed concern Friday over the militarization of Asia's waters. Read more »

Malaysia's Anwar calls for common ASEAN position on China, South China Sea

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 03 08:48 AM

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim believes it will be beneficial for all ASEAN member-states if the organization takes a common position on the issue of China and the disputed territories in the South China Sea. Read more »