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Vietnam Objects to China s Expanded Reach in Gulf of Tonkin

washington - Vietnam is crying foul over a Chinese bid to redefine its coastal waters in the Gulf of Tonkin, a waterway at the northern end of the South China Sea lying between China's Hainan Island and Vietnam.Beijing's delineation of a new baseline in the gulf was declared earlier this month. Under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a country's baseline is essentially its shoreline at low tide.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Suspected Houthi attack: Missile hits ship in Red Sea, crew reportedly safe

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a ship in the Red Sea early Friday, causing damage to the vessel, authorities said. The attack off the port city of Hodeida comes as part of the rebels’ campaign against shipping over Israel’s ongoing war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

China must withdraw ships from West Philippine Sea, groups say

Militant groups on Tuesday said China must withdraw its ships from the West Philippine Sea as well as its claims over islands based on bogus sovereignty......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern over growing tensions in Red Sea

Washington, DC [US], January 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red Sea. The two leaders also reaffirmed their maritime cooperation in the region, the State Departmen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern over growing tensions in Red Sea

Washington, DC [US], January 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red Sea. The two leaders also reaffirmed their maritime cooperation in the region, the State Departmen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

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Whenever there are FIBA windows and major international competitions like the Olympic Qualifying Tournament, SEA and Asian Games, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has been assured of total cooperation from basketball stakeholders in terms of clearing league schedules to free up players who are on the national team.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

All systems go for 4-nation naval drills in West Philippine Sea

The Philippines and treaty allies the US, Australia and Japan are embarking on joint naval exercises today – including anti-submarine warfare – in a show of force in the face of China’s growing aggressiveness in pushing its claims in the South China Sea......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

All systems go for 4-nation naval drills in West Philippine Sea

The Philippines and treaty allies the US, Australia and Japan are embarking on joint naval exercises today – including anti-submarine warfare – in a show of force in the face of China’s growing aggressiveness in pushing its claims in the South China Sea......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea

MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

FACT CHECK: No Marcos order expelling China from West PH Sea

Marcos says the government will defend the Philippines’ territory amid ‘worrisome’ Chinese presence in the West Philippine Sea but does not make reference to any expulsion of China.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 11th, 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 destroyed 21,000 acres of West Philippine Sea coral reefs’

The country faces a decline in fisheries production amid reports that China has destroyed at least 21,000 acres of coral reefs in the West Philippine Sea an expert from the University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute warned yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

West Philippine Sea: Guard PH shoal, fishers with frequent patrols

The Philippines will take “decisive action” in securing one of its traditional fishing grounds amid growing Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea by establishing a constant presence at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal through rotational patrols of that area by government ships starting this month. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Friday said vessels from the Philippine Coast.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Huangyan Island: The Philippines inconsistent rhetoric

The Chinese Coast Guard ship performs a patrol mission in the waters near Huangyan Island, South China Sea, September 22, 2023. /CFPEditor's note: Ding Duo, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is the deputy director and an associate research fellow at the Research Center for Ocean Law and Policy, the National Institute for South China Sea Studies. Zhong Hui, a spe.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Huangyan Island: The Philippines inconsistent rhetoric

The Chinese Coast Guard ship performs a patrol mission in the waters near Huangyan Island, South China Sea, September 22, 2023. /CFPEditor's note: Ding Duo, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is the deputy director and an associate research fellow at the Research Center for Ocean Law and Policy, the National Institute for South China Sea Studies. Zhong Hui, a spe.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

2 dead, 2 injured in sea collision in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- Two Filipinos died and two foreign travelers were wounded in a sea collision off Batangas province, south of Manila, around noontime on Wednesday, authorities said. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the accident happened around 12:30 p.m. local time near Matoco Point in Batangas City and involved the passenger ship MV Ocean Jet 6 and a water taxi. The PCG said the three oth.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

2 dead, 2 injured in sea collision in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- Two Filipinos died and two foreign travelers were wounded in a sea collision off Batangas province, south of Manila, around noontime on Wednesday, authorities said. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the accident happened around 12:30 p.m. local time near Matoco Point in Batangas City and involved the passenger ship MV Ocean Jet 6 and a water taxi. The PCG said the three oth.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security

The two memoranda of understanding on security covered 'incident prevention in the South China Sea' and 'maritime cooperation' among Vietnamese and Philippine coastguards, according to a Vietnamese official announcing the deals.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Navy ready to support PCG patrols in West Philippine Sea

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has reassured the Philippine Coast Guard that the military, primarily through the Philippine Navy, is ready to provide more support in patrol operations being carried out in the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024