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Creation of EDCA site at Philippine Rise proposed
The country’s eastern seaboard where the mineral-rich Philippine Rise is located should also be protected from potential intruders, just like the West Philippine Sea where China has been making repeated incursions, a senior lawmaker said yesterday......»»
China water cannon attack hurts 4 PH Navy crew
MANILA, Philippines — At least four Philippine Navy personnel were injured in a China water cannon attack at a Philippine ship involved in a resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea on Tuesday. The National Security Council (NSC) said the Navy members were aboard Unaizah Mae 4 (UM4), which was attacked by the water cannon. “The.....»»
PH media slam Chinese foreign ministry’s claims of manipulating WPS reports
Philippine media groups criticized the Chinese foreign ministry for suggesting that recent reports on Chinese harassment of Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea involved video manipulation and sensationalism to portray the Philippines as a victim. The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (Focap) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) expressed offense.....»»
Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAOBulatlat.com NEW YORK — Filipino-American activists here denounced ongoing attempts to change the Philippine Constitution as this may result in increased US military presence in the Philippines and worsen the geopolitical tension in the West Philippine Sea. In an interview with Bulatlat, Michelle Thiele of Gabriela-New York stressed that for US… The post Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Prepare for war
The tension between China and the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea has again accelerated with the increasing harassment of Philippine ships......»»
From the Newsrooms: December 11 to 16, 2023
BEIJING'S RISING belligerence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has dampened the mood of seasonal merry-making, especially for the Filipino troops stationed in the area and the fisherfolk who have borne the brunt of China's aggression. Media reports have quoted a security expert describing the shadowing of the country's re-supply missions along with the swarming of Chinese militia boats in Philippine waters as a "calcul.....»»
From the Newsrooms: December 11 to 16, 2023
BEIJING'S RISING belligerence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has dampened the mood of seasonal merry-making, especially for the Filipino troops stationed in the area and the fisherfolk who have borne the brunt of China's aggression. Media reports have quoted a security expert describing the shadowing of the country's re-supply missions along with the swarming of Chinese militia boats in Philippine waters as a "calcul.....»»
Philippines backs Germany’s statement on China
Germany should not be criticized for speaking out against China as its dangerous actions in the West Philippine Sea are also the international community’s concern, according to Philippine Coast Guard-WPS spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela......»»
United States, Philippine defense officials discuss maritime capabilities
Opportunities to support the Philippines’ maritime capabilities have been discussed by the United States and Philippine defense officials......»»
Admin critics urged: Spare armed services from politics amid withdrawal calls for Marcos
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año called on administration detractors to keep the armed services out of political maneuvering after a lawmaker urged the military to withdraw its support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr......»»
Philippine-US defense treaty doesn t trigger immediate military action — analyst
Maritime expert Jay Batongbacal addressed misconceptions about the Philippine-US Mutual Defense Treaty, saying that the treaty does not require an immediate military response in maritime conflicts......»»
PCG to government execs: Take stand vs China bullying
Government officials should take a stand against Chinese provocations in the West Philippine Sea and declare it loudly and openly, as “silence in the face of aggression is not an option,” Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela said yesterday......»»
Philippines says boats damaged, crew injured in incident with Chinese vessels
China Coast Guard ships collided with and fired water cannons at Philippine boats conducting a resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea, causing minor damage and injuries, authorities said Tuesday......»»
Unraveling China s information warfare in Philippines
With the Philippine government’s recent transparency initiative in the West Philippine Sea, more and more Filipinos and countries all over the world are now aware of what’s happening in our side of the globe......»»
PH intensifies patrols to guard WPS fishing grounds
The Philippines will actively protect its traditional fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea from increasing Chinese aggression by having government ships regularly patrol Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal starting this month. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año announced that vessels from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will take.....»»
Philippine still lags in mobile internet speed
The Philippines logged one of the best improvements in mobile internet speed in Asia Pacific in 2023, but the country is far from matching the performance of regional leaders......»»
Marcos: Philippines continues to talk with China
The Philippines will continue its diplomatic engagement with China so as not to heat up tensions in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos said yesterday as he noted the success of the joint military drills with the US, Japan and Australia in Philippine waters over the weekend......»»
Marcos: Philippines continues to talk with China
The Philippines will continue its diplomatic engagement with China so as not to heat up tensions in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos said yesterday as he noted the success of the joint military drills with the US, Japan and Australia in Philippine waters over the weekend......»»
Gearing up vs China blocking actions near Ayungin Shoal
China has been stepping up its pressure tactics in the West Philippine Sea, deploying a naval warship alongside the China Coast Guard and maritime militia in blocking an unarmed Philippine boat carrying supplies to the troops manning an outpost aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal......»»
‘Exposing China’s bad behavior won’t lead to war’
It is “illogical” and “preposterous” to conclude that exposing China’s bad behavior in the West Philippine Sea would lead to World War III, Commodore Jay Tarriela of the Philippine Coast Guard said yesterday......»»