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PH, Japan to hold first 2-plus-2 security talks

Kyodo News
Posted at Apr 05 04:23 PM

Japan and the Philippines will hold their first ministerial security talks to enhance cooperation in countering China's maritime assertiveness. Read more »

Beijing tells Manila: Avoid ‘disturbances’ upsetting China policy

Shi Jiangtong, South China Morning Post
Posted at Apr 05 04:09 AM

China Foreign Minister Wang Yi says it is crucial that the two countries’ relations are not damaged for the sake of stability in the South China Sea. Read more »

Choose leaders who can defend West PH Sea: expert

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 03 04:10 PM

A maritime law expert called on voters to elect to the presidency the candidate who has firm policies and positions on the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

What PH’s China policy could look like under Marcos

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 30 06:37 AM

A maritime law expert says Marcos’ past statements connected to the country’s claims in the South China Sea have been ‘concerning.’ Read more »

PH files diplomatic protest vs China ship's 'close distance maneuvering'

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 29 05:09 PM

National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon said the country is 'for peace' and is dealing with continued aggression in the disputed waters 'the best way' the government can. Read more »

Beijing stresses its sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 29 05:40 AM

The Coast Guard reported an incident of a ‘close distance maneuvering’ by a Chinese vessel as BRP Malabrigo patrolled the area on March 2. Read more »

'Largest' Balikatan exercise with PH not a 'show of force': US

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 28 03:24 PM

The US military said Monday that its largest Balikatan military exercise with the Philippines is not a 'show of force' amid the ongoing tension in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Ka Leody: Demilitarizing SCS key to achieving peace in region

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 21 10:40 PM

De Guzman reiterated his view that adopting a “neutral foreign policy” towards China and the US will be more beneficial for the Philippines. Read more »

'Innocent passage': China defends ship's intrusion into Sulu Sea

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 05 10:30 PM

"An exercise of the right of innocent passage." This is how the Chinese Foreign Ministry explained why a Chinese Navy vessel entered Philippine waters without permission. Read more »

Vietnam blocks 'Uncharted' over South China Sea map

Reuters
Posted at Mar 12 09:23 PM

Vietnam has banned Sony's action movie 'Uncharted' from domestic distribution over a scene featuring a map that shows a disputed line declared by China to stake its claim to large parts of the South China Sea, state media reported on Saturday. Read more »

Taiwan says China closed off part of S. China Sea to look for crashed plane

Reuters
Posted at Mar 10 09:52 PM

China has not announced any military aircraft crashes in the area. Its defense ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Read more »

'China more cautious on military options after Ukraine'

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 09 06:10 PM

China will become "more cautious" in using its military to settle territorial disputes after witnessing the sanctions imposed against Russia, an analyst said. Read more »

PH military chief visits Pag-asa Island

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 06 11:45 AM

AFP chief Gen. Andres Centino visited Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea and inspected other government facilities in Palawan. Read more »

China announces South China Sea drills

Reuters
Posted at Mar 05 05:07 PM

BEIJING - China is carrying out more than a week of military drills in the South China Sea in an area between its southern province of Hainan and Vietnam, the government announced, warning shipping to stay away. Read more »

US recovers stealth jet lost in South China Sea

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 04 07:08 AM

The United States Navy said Thursday it had recovered a stealth fighter jet that sank in the South China Sea after crashing off an aircraft carrier. Read more »

UK pledges $34-M to enhance security in Indo-Pacific

Reuters
Posted at Feb 17 05:01 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison called for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Read more »

China may take advantage of Ukraine crisis: US general

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 16 05:13 PM

China has also ramped up pressure on Taiwan, which it sees as its territory, by sending fighter jets into the island's air defense zone. Read more »

China turns over P1-B worth of donated equipment to PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 09 07:00 PM

The first batch of donations worth P615 million arrived in Manila last Jan. 16. Read more »

Conscription: Why it may not be good for PH, according to defense analyst

Meg Pio de Roda
Posted at Feb 09 02:14 AM

Defense analyst and award-winning journalist Manuel Mogato explains why mandatory military service is a bad idea for the Philippines at this time. Read more »

'US sends Osprey to S. China Sea on jet salvage mission'

Laura Zhou, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Jan 31 01:27 PM

Four US Air Force Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft were ‘heading to the area’, says SCS Probing Initiative, citing satellite images. The Japanese coastguard issues navigational warning on salvage operations in the northern part of South China Sea ‘until further notice’. Read more »