Brawner sees more maritime drills with other countries
More countries have expressed interest in conducting joint military drills with the Philippines in the South China Sea to ensure a “free and peaceful Indo-Pacific,” Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said yesterday......»»
Gen. Brawner vows to help relatives of soldiers killed in Lanao
LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur (MindaNews / 21 February)—Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Romeo S. Brawner Jr., in his visit at the headquarters of the 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division here on Tuesday to pay his respects to the six fallen soldiers who clashed with Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group extremists, promised to extend help to […].....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0700 GMT, April 22
MANILA -- More than 16,700 Philippine and U.S. troops started their largest-ever annual joint military drills on Monday amid criticisms that the drills threaten regional peace and stability. According to the Philippine military, the 19-day exercises, dubbed "Balikatan 2024," will involve around 5,000 Philippine and 11,000 U.S. troops, making it the largest iteration of the Philippines-U.S. joint drills conducted.....»»
US Bolstering Philippines Amid Increasing Assertiveness by China
washington - The U.S. and Philippines will for the first time venture outside Manila's territorial waters when they begin joint annual combat drills in April, a Philippines government spokesman said Thursday.Colonel Michael Logico said elements of the Balikatan 2024 drills would be conducted about 22 kilometers (more than 12 nautical miles) off the west coast of Palawan, an island in the archipelago nation that.....»»
North Korea resumes missile tests, raising tensions with its rivals after their military drills end
North Korea resumes missile tests, raising tensions with its rivals after their military drills end.....»»
25th year of VFA: more countries involved, worsening regional tensions
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – On the 25th anniversary of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the United States (US) and the Philippines, more countries have joined the military exercises in attempts at “containing China and maintaining US hegemony.” From 2018 to 2024, research group Ibon Foundation has seen the most number of participating… The post 25th year of VFA: more countries involved, worsening regional tensions appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Stronger ties between PH, allies needed to boost maritime security — experts
MANILA, Philippines — The national government should push for stronger partnerships with other like-minded nations to boost maritime and economic security amid tensions with China in the West Philippine Sea, said maritime experts. They said this during a forum led by international think tank Stratbase ADR Institute in partnership with the Embassy of Australia in.....»»
PH Navy challenges ‘illegal’ drills of Chinese warships in Sabina Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy challenged what it branded as the Chinese Navy’s “illegal” conduct of unilateral drills off Escoda (Sabina) Shoal amid the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) persistent presence there. Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, the Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said the People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLAN) launched hovercraft and aircraft and.....»»
Forces from US, Philippine stage combat drills near southern Taiwan
ITBAYAT, The Philippines: U.S. and Philippine forces recently conducted combat drills in the Philippines' northernmost island town of Itbayat, situated along the strategic Bashi Channel near southern Taiwan, a pivotal area in the ongoing military rivalry between Washington and Beijing. The exercises, part of the annual Balikatan maneuvers, involved over 16,000 American and Philippine military personnel, marking.....»»
Philippines, US launch annual joint military drills
Manila, Philippines - Thousands of Filipino and American troops will kick off joint military exercises in the Philippines on Monday, as Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region raises fears of a conflict.The annual drills - dubbed Balikatan, or 'shoulder to shoulder' in Tagalog - will be concentrated in the northern and western parts of the archipelago nation, near the potential flashpoints of the South Chi.....»»
Australia to join Philippines and US in military drills
Australia and France will join the Philippines and US in joint military exercises that will include drills in the South China Sea......»»
Postpone quake and fire drills scheduled this summer to avoid heat index emergencies and mass casualties
Postpone quake and fire drills scheduled this summer to avoid heat index emergencies and mass casualties.....»»
Anti-submarine drills set in South China Sea
The Philippines and regional allies the United States, Japan and Australia are planning anti-submarine drills in the South China Sea on April 7......»»
US, South Korea fly warplanes in drills
US, South Korea fly warplanes in drills.....»»
Philippines to improve 9 of its islands in South China Sea
MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»
Philippines to enhance habitability of its islands in South China Sea
MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»
Philippines Marcos Boosts Maritime Security as China Tension Rises
MANILA, Philippines - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered his government to strengthen its coordination on maritime security to confront 'a range of serious challenges' to territorial integrity and peace, as a dispute with China escalates.The order, signed on Monday and made public on Sunday, does not mention China but follows a series of bilateral maritime confrontations and mutual accusations.....»»
Standardize maritime industry system, Marina told
Citing what he described as “obsolete” rules in the maritime industry, President Marcos has instructed the Maritime Industry Authority to standardize existing systems to make them at par with global standards as the government is completing an updated development plan for the sector......»»
Lacson sees more political noise in coming months
Lacson sees more political noise in coming months.....»»
Israel sees decrease in foreign trade in 2023
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 23 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported on Israel's foreign trade in 2023 as compared to 2022. The countries to which exports of goods (excluding diamonds) from Israel had the largest increases in 2023 were Morocco, Egypt, Hungary, Romania, Uruguay, Lithuania, Hong Kong and Poland. In contrast, the countries with the largest decreases in exports from Israel were Malays.....»»
Israel sees decrease in foreign trade in 2023
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 23 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported on Israel's foreign trade in 2023 as compared to 2022. The countries to which exports of goods (excluding diamonds) from Israel had the largest increases in 2023 were Morocco, Egypt, Hungary, Romania, Uruguay, Lithuania, Hong Kong and Poland. In contrast, the countries with the largest decreases in exports from Israel were Malays.....»»