On Thursday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the Philippines will implement countermeasures against China's coastguard. More specifically, the President states that the Philippines will …
Philippines says ship damaged in South China Sea incident with Chinese boat
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has reported that one of its boats suffered minor structural damage when Chinese ships tried to block a resupply mission in the South China Sea. This was the latest …
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Philippines plans to buy submarines to defend sovereignty in South China Sea – senior official
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr initiated the third phase of the military's modernization plan, which will include the acquisition of the nation's first submarine for external defense …
Philippines Plans Military Upgrades to Disputed South China Sea Outposts
The Philippines has said it plans to develop islands and reefs in the South China Sea that are the subject of contesting claims from China. The upgrades to the territorial features will seek to make …
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Chinese Jet Flies Within 10 Feet of U.S. Bomber, Pentagon Says
A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber over the South China Sea this week in a nighttime maneuver that nearly caused a collision, the United States military said on …
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China Defends South China Sea ‘Floating Barrier’ as Manila Eyes its Removal
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has defended the installation of a “floating barrier” in a disputed area in the South China Sea, saying it's coast guard took necessary measures in accordance with …
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Indonesia moves site of ASEAN military drills away from South China Sea
The joint military exercise for members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is scheduled for September 18-25. The drills were originally going to occur within the southern border of …
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US, Papua New Guinea sign defense agreement as Modi pledges support for Pacific Islands
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the U.S. has signed a new defense cooperation pact with Papua New Guinea (PNG). The agreement enables U.S. military forces to train with PNG's military and …
Philippine top court voids old South China Sea energy deal
The Supreme Court in the Philippines on Tuesday stated the country’s 2005 energy exploration agreement with Chinese and Vietnamese firms was illegal. The court declared in the ruling that the …
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Philippines accuses Chinese Coast Guard of firing water cannons on its supply boats
The Philippines has condemned the actions of the Chinese Coast Guard following an incident in which three vessels blocked Manila supply boats on Thursday. The vessels reportedly used water cannons on …