Tag: Philippines
China and Philippines Arrive at ‘Provisional Arrangement’ for South China Sea Resupply Missions
The Philippine foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday, July 21 that Manila and the People’s Republic...
Defense Pact Between Japan and Philippines Takes Ties to ‘Unprecedented Height’
The Philippines finalized an "unprecedented" defense pact with Japan on July 9 (Tuesday) that allows...
US, Canada, Japan, Philippines Conduct Military Exercises in South China Sea
The U.S. Pacific Fleet said on its website on July 17 that the United States, Canada, Japan, and the...
China Condemns Deployment of US Missiles in The Philippines
The Defense Ministry of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) strongly condemned the deployment of a U.S...
Philippines President Says New China Coast Guard Rules ‘Worrisome’
On May 29, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the new rules outlined by the People’...
Chinese-Philippine Maritime Collision Injures 4, Sparking Tensions in Contested South China Sea
On March 5, a clash involving Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels resulted in injuries to at least...
Philippines Launches Second Joint Patrol with US, Beijing Retaliates With Military Exercise
On Jan. 2, the Philippines and the U.S. launched a two-day joint patrol in the South China Sea — the...
Middle East Crisis Heightens Global Tensions
News analysis With the Israeli army poised for a difficult invasion of Gaza following the terrorist...
Ties Between Philippines and Australia Tighten as Joint Patrols Announced in South China Sea
On Aug. 25, the Philippines and Australia agreed to hold joint patrols in the South China Sea. In the...
US Strikes Deal With Philippines to Establish Four More Military Bases Around China
In February this year, the United States announced that it had struck a deal with the Phillipines to...
Japan Offers Military Aid to Philippines in Event of Taiwan Conflict
Japan wants to offer material military aid to the Philippines, with both countries expressing willingness...
Philippine Volcano Mayon Spews Lava, Tens of Thousands Evacuated From Surrounding Area
On Jun. 11, the Philippines’ most popular volcano, Mayon — located in the country’s northeast — was spotted...