Topic: spratlys

BRP Gregorio del Pilar removed from Hasa-Hasa shoal

BRP Gregorio del Pilar removed from Hasa-Hasa shoal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 10:44 AM

The Philippine Navy's flagship frigate, BRP Gregorio del Pilar, has been pulled out from the shallow part of the West Philippine Sea where it ran aground last week, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Tuesday. Read more »

China's state firms cementing lucrative role in disputed sea

China's state firms cementing lucrative role in disputed sea

Greg Torode and Brenda Goh, Reuters
Posted at Aug 09 11:03 PM

HONG KONG/SHANGHAI - Beijing's giant state-owned enterprises are playing an increasing role in China's build-up in the South China Sea and could seek to cement their dominant position in coming years, according to new research. Read more »

Philippines upgrades navy amid Chinese maritime threat

Philippines upgrades navy amid Chinese maritime threat

Ronron Calunsod, Kyodo News
Posted at May 29 08:15 PM

The Philippine Navy is one of the weakest maritime defense forces in Southeast Asia, leaving the sprawling island nation of over 100 million people vulnerable to threats like China's assertiveness in taking control of disputed territory, according to senior officers, including the top commander. Read more »

China disinvited from major U.S. military exercise

China disinvited from major U.S. military exercise

Reuters
Posted at May 24 05:31 AM

WASHINGTON - The United States has disinvited China from a major U.S.-hosted naval drill this year as an "initial" response to what it sees as Beijing's militarization of islands in the South China Sea, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. Read more »

Beijing denies 'militarization' of South China Sea

Beijing denies 'militarization' of South China Sea

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 21 09:59 PM

Beijing hit back at allegations it was "militarizing" the South China Sea on Monday after landing bombers at an airbase in the contested waters, instead accusing Washington of increasing tensions with its own military footprint. Read more »

OPINION: Duterte’s achievements

OPINION: Duterte’s achievements

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at May 17 04:51 PM

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced last week that President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address on July 23 will follow a new format where he will be talking to the people on matters close to his heart.  Read more »

Duterte: What’s the point of questioning Chinese planes?

Duterte: What’s the point of questioning Chinese planes?

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 08:57 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday again defended his stance on the South China Sea dispute, suggesting it was already pointless to question China’s deployment of its air assets to its artificial islands in the Spratlys archipelago. Read more »

'Judge China by its actions, not by its promises'

'Judge China by its actions, not by its promises'

Mverick Pesigan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 11 05:27 PM

The Chinese army has installed anti-ship and air-to-air defense systems on outposts in the South China Sea also claimed by Vietnam and the Philippines, according to US military intelligence. Read more »

China does not view Philippines as a threat - Palace

China does not view Philippines as a threat - Palace

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 07 08:08 PM

MANILA (UPDATE) - Malacañang on Monday sought to allay concerns that the Philippines was just idly standing by as China makes improvements in its artificial islands in the South China Sea, the latest of which was the reported installation of missiles in three of its outposts in the area. Read more »

Duterte comments on China missiles 'misinterpreted' - Cayetano

Duterte comments on China missiles 'misinterpreted' - Cayetano

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 06 02:39 PM

Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Saturday defended President Rodrigo Duterte's comments blaming the United States and the Aquino administration for their supposed failure to stop China from building military installations in the South China Sea. Read more »

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