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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

US warns China against armed attack on Philippines

Washington, DC [US], March 19 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China on Tuesday, stating that any "armed" attack on Philippine vessels in the South China Sea would activate a mutual self-defence agreement between Washington and Manila, underscoring the escalating tensions in the region that could potentially embroil the United States in conflict with Beijing, as reported by The New York Times. Despite th.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

A hesitant America and an aggressive China

In an unabashed attempt to spin the narrative, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently accused the Philippines of provocation and escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea. He warned the Philippines of a more “resolute response” in the event of future run-ins......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

UNCTAD raises alarm over global trade disruptions

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development is sounding the alarm about the increasing disruptions in global trade, attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions and the impact of climate change on vital trade routes around the world......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Hindi kami duwag : PCG addresses criticisms on latest water cannon incident

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) brushed off public criticisms regarding their response to the latest harassment of China in the West Philippine Sea, saying they did what they could to avoid escalating tensions in the region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

China accuses US of 'stoking military confrontation' with missile deployment in Philippines

Beijing [China], April 22 (ANI): China has accused the United States of escalating military tensions in the region following the recent deployment of a powerful missile launcher in the Philippines capable of firing weapons with a range of up to 1,600 kilometers, CNN reported on Monday. The US Army's Mid-Range Capability (MRC) ground-based missile system, also known as the Typhon system, has been deployed to the Indo-Pacif.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Philippines to hold military exercise with US amid escalating tensions with China

Manila [Philippines], April 20 (ANI): After reaffirming their bilateral ties at the unprecedented trilateral summit held at the White House on April 12, Philippines is set to hold a military exercise with the forces of US and Japan from April 22 to May 10, Nikkei Asia reported. "The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military will conduct the 39th iteration of Balikatan, the largest annual bilateral traini.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Indian Coast Guard ship docks at Manila port amid tensions in South China Sea

Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): Amid tensions in the South China Sea, the Indian Coast Guard ship, Samudra Paheredar docked at the Manila Bay in the Philippines as part of a broader initiative aimed at demonstrating ICG Marine Pollution Response capabilities, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in an official release on Tuesday. The ICG ship which arrived at the port on Monday, is on an overseas deployment to ASEAN c.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Wegotmail: Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan on the Recent Surgein Tensions in the South China Sea

Wegotmail: Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan on the Recent Surgein Tensions in the South China Sea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

79% of Filipinos favor US partnership amid heightened tensions in WPS — Pulse Asia

The December 3 to 7 poll, commissioned by think tank Stratbase Institute, showed that 79% of Filipino adults believe the government of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should cooperate with the United States amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Fish catch in West Philippine Sea grows despite tensions with China

Despite rising tensions with China, the Philippines expanded its fish catch in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last year to a four-year high of over 200,000 metric tons on the back of higher state support to fishermen......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

German FM: Rising tensions in SCS a concern for Europe

Rising tensions in the region and China’s dangerous actions against the Philippines as well as developments in the South China Sea are of concern for Europe, Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Index soars on easing Mid East tensions

Positive cues from the US markets and easing tensions in the Middle East provided a much needed boost to the stock market yesterday, extending gains to a sixth straight session......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Easing Middle East tensions push market higher

The stock market advanced for a second consecutive session yesterday as it received much-needed boost from gains in the US market as well as easing tensions in the Middle East......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Increasing tensions between Israel, Iran concerning — DFA

The Philippines expressed its "serious concern" over the "increasing tensions" between Israel and Iran after the latter’s recent attacks, the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024