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Standard challenge issued vs 2 Chinese warships monitored in Basilan Strait

According to state-media reports, the AFP monitored a training ship and an amphibious transport dock of the PLA Navy which passed through the Basilan Strait on Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Warships from China spotted off Zamboanga City, military mum about it

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The military has not reacted and has remained silent on the passing on Thursday of three warships from China. Chinese warhips were intercepted by the Philippine Navy between the seas off Pilas Island and at the back of Santa Cruz Island, and the Navy engaged them in a radio.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Indian Navy warships complete Manila visit as part of operational deployment to South China Sea

Manila [Philippines], May 23 (ANI): Indian Navy ships INS Delhi, INS Shakti and INS Kiltan completed their visit to Manila, Philippines as part of the Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea. "The visit demonstrated India's strong ties with the Philippines and its commitment to further deepen the partnership," the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. The port call included.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

2 Chinese vessels spotted off Palawan near Balikatan site

Two Chinese naval vessels were spotted off Palawan near an area where Philippine, US and French warships were holding joint sail – on its last day yesterday – as part of the Balikatan exercises......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

‘Balikatan’ warships stalked by China vessel

MANILA, Philippines — The multilateral Maritian exercises (MME) being conducted off Palawan as part of this year’s “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) war games apparently continued to be tracked by another Chinese gray ship which was spotted on Sunday morning. The presence of People’s Liberation Army Navy vessels near the exercise area has not bothered the Armed Forces.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

US-Led Coalition Shoots Down 15 Yemen Rebel Drones, CENTCOM Says

Dubai, UAE - U.S. and allied forces shot down 15 one-way attack drones fired by Iran-backed Yemeni rebels into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on Saturday, the U.S. military said.Shortly afterwards, the rebels claimed the attack, saying they had fired missiles at an 'American' commercial ship and launched drones at U.S. warships in 'the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.'It was one of the Houthi's largest attacks sin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

US-Led Coalition Shoots Down 15 Yemen Rebel Drones, CENTCOM Says

Dubai, UAE - U.S. and allied forces shot down 15 one-way attack drones fired by Iran-backed Yemeni rebels into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on Saturday, the U.S. military said.Shortly afterwards, the rebels claimed the attack, saying they had fired missiles at an 'American' commercial ship and launched drones at U.S. warships in 'the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.'It was one of the Houthi's largest attacks sin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Marcos calls warships, cyberattacks in WPS worrisome

He, however, stressed that these developments would not deter the government from “[defending] our territory and [continuing] to support all our fishermen who make their living from these fishing grounds.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

CCS approves Rs 19,000 cr mega Indian Navy deal for BrahMos missiles

By Ajit DubeyNew Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): In a mega boost for the Indian Navy, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the acquisition of over 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles for deployment on its warships. The deal worth around Rs 19,000 crore was cleared in a meeting held on Wednesday evening, top government sources told ANI. The contract is set to be signed in the first week of Marc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

CCS approves Rs 19,000 cr mega Indian Navy deal for BrahMos missiles

By Ajit DubeyNew Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): In a mega boost for the Indian Navy, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the acquisition of over 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles for deployment on its warships. The deal worth around Rs 19,000 crore was cleared in a meeting held on Wednesday evening, top government sources told ANI. The contract is set to be signed in the first week of Marc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Philippine regulators suspend TV programs on station linked to Duterte on-air threat - BenarNews

Philippine regulators suspend TV programs on station linked to Duterte on-air threat BenarNews.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

China blocks Philippine supply run in disputed waters

Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

China blocks Philippine military supply boat in disputed waters

Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

China blocks Philippine supply run in disputed waters

Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

China blocks Philippine military supply boat in disputed waters

Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Navy confirms increased cyberattacks in West Philippine Sea

The Armed Forces of the Philippines yesterday confirmed an increase in cyberattacks on the country’s military ships in the past three to four years in the West Philippine Sea, but assured the public that such efforts to disrupt communications and jam signals in Philippine territorial waters are not a cause for alarm......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

China: PH is ‘straying down a dangerous path’

MANILA, Philippines — China continued to blame the Philippines and its ally, the United States, for the continued tensions in the disputed West Philippine Sea. In a statement on Thursday, Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Qian warned that the Philippines is going down a dangerous path. READ: No letup in Chinese water cannon attacks.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Heads should roll over Chinese recruitment in PCG – lawmaker

Whether in good faith or not, recruiting Chinese nationals into the Philippine Coast Guard should make the concerned government officials “accountable” even if the foreigners were just members of an auxiliary group, a lawmaker said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 17

MANILA -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday. Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines in January and Febru.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024