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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.....»»
Taiwan s Navy Chief to Visit US Next Week, Sources Say
Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States next week to attend a military ceremony and discuss how to boost bilateral naval cooperation as China raises threats toward the island, six people briefed on the trip said.While Taiwan and the United States have a close relationship, it is unofficial, as Washington formally recognizes China, not the democratically governed island that Beijing claims as.....»»
China drives away Philippine vessel near Huangyan Island
The Chinese Coast Guard drove away a Philippine coast guard vessel that intruded into waters adjacent to the Huangyan Island from February 2 to February 9, in accordance with Chinese law, a spokesperson for the China Coast Guard said on Sunday.Source: CGTN.....»»
China drives away Philippine vessel near Huangyan Island
The Chinese Coast Guard drove away a Philippine coast guard vessel that intruded into waters adjacent to the Huangyan Island from February 2 to February 9, in accordance with Chinese law, a spokesperson for the China Coast Guard said on Sunday.Source: CGTN.....»»
Three Indian naval ships arrive in Singapore as part of Eastern Fleet deployment to South China Sea
Singapore, May 7 (ANI): Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan led by Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at Singapore on Monday to a warm welcome by personnel of Singapore Navy and the High Commissioner of India in Singapore, the Indian Navy said. The visit is part of the Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea. This visit is poised to.....»»
Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong
SYDNEY - Australia and Britain on Friday criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support of Russia, after a meeting in which London and Canberra deepened their security ties.The two countries called out 'recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,' in a statement that contain.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
IN PHOTOS: The beauty that is Bantayan Island
SANTA FE, CEBU, Philippines – Nestled like a hidden gem in the crystal clear waters of the Tañon Strait and the Visayan Sea, Bantayan Island stands as an enchanting reminder of the natural beauty of the Cebu Province. Renowned for its pristine white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant local culture, Bantayan Island is a.....»»
PCG: Chinese vessel shadowed Philippines ships in Kalayaan
A Chinese vessel was seen “shadowing” two ships of the Philippine Coast Guard that conducted rotation and resupply missions to their outposts in the Kalayaan Group of Islands in the West Philippine Sea from Jan. 3 to 9, according to the PCG......»»
Cebuano triathlete to test mettle in Asian Sprint C’Ships in China
CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of Cebu’s top triathletes, Matthew Justine Hermosa, along with three fellow Filipinos flew to Dexing, China to represent the Philippines in the 2024 Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships this weekend. Hermosa of Talisay City also represents the Go For Gold-Talisay Luigi Triathlon Group (TLTG). He is joined by teammates Iñaki Lorbes,.....»»
Water cannons sprayed on Philippine boat by Chinese coast guard ship
MANILA, The Philippines: In the latest confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said a Chinese coast guard ships sprayed water cannons at a supply boat on Saturday, causing injuries to its navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel. The US and Japan immediately expressed their support for the Philippines amid China's aggression off the Second Thomas Shoal, whi.....»»
Floods hit Mindanao areas
The southern and eastern parts of Mindanao are experiencing massive floods and landslides following three days of incessant rain brought by a low-pressure area/.....»»
Negros Island Region isasabatas na
Tiniyak ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na lalagdaan niya ang panukalang batas na lilikha sa Negros Island Region (NIR). The post Negros Island Region isasabatas na first appeared on Abante......»»
Will India join the US-China tug-of-war
As the tussle between Beijing and Manila over the vital trade corridor intensifies, New Delhi remains vigilantThe Philippines deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea over the weekend to stop what it called China's "alarming activities." The office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in a statement that patrol ships will monitor.....»»
Marcos: No water cannons for Philippine ships in WPS
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected a proposal to equip Philippine ships patrolling the West Philippine Sea with water cannons in response to China's aggressive actions against the country's vessels......»»
Philippines tells China to leave Panatag now, summons envoy
Two days after two of its ships were attacked and damaged with water cannons by the Chinese coast guard, the Philippine government yesterday summoned Beijing’s second highest diplomat in Manila to relay its protest and demand that Chinese ships immediately leave Panatag Shoal where the attacks took place......»»
2 Chinese ships spotted near Palawan ahead of Balikatan
MANILA, Philippines — Two ships from the Chinese maritime militia were seen about 30 nautical miles from the coast of Palawan before the Balikatan exercises this year, according to an American maritime expert. Ray Powell, who leads Project Myoushu (South China Sea) at the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford University, shared.....»»
Indian Coast Guard rebased at northern, southern flanks of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) [India], April 2 (ANI): Two Indian Coast Guard ships have been rebased at northern and southern flanks of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands at Diglipur and Campbell Bay respectively. "In a major boost to maritime security in AndamanNicobar islands, @IndiaCoastGuard ships RajtarangRajkiran have been rebased at northernsouthern flanks of Islands at DiglipurCampbell Bay respectively," t.....»»
President Marcos calls for end to Houthi attacks on ships
President Marcos called for an end to attacks on ships and respect for freedom of navigation yesterday after two Filipinos died in a recent attack by Houthi rebels on a shipping vessel in the Gulf of Aden......»»