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Philippines will increase military presence in islands facing Taiwan

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Philippines Defense Secretary wants more troops in islands near Taiwan

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

China warns PH to “tread carefully” on Taiwan issue

MANILA, Philippines— China issued a subtle warning to the Philippines concerning Taiwan, advising Filipino officials to “tread carefully” on the matter of the “red line.” China made the remark following an order by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to raise military presence in Batanes, the Philippines’ northernmost province that is very near Taiwan. “I.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

China Warns Philippines Not to Play With Fire Over Taiwan

China summoned the ambassador of the Philippines Tuesday to officially protest President Ferdinand Marcos' message of congratulations to Taiwan's newly elected president.In a post on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, President Marcos congratulated Lai Ching-te, the candidate of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party, on his election last Saturday, and said he looked forward to "close coll.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Panama-flagged carrier rescues 6 boatmen in Sulu Sea

Panama-flagged carrier rescues 6 boatmen in Sulu Sea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Diffusing tension

In his 2024 State of the Union Address, President Joseph Biden doubled down on his rhetoric against China as he boasted revitalized partnerships in the Pacific. He rattled off India, Australia, Japan, South Korea and the Pacific Islands. He said the United States is standing up against China’s economic practices while standing up for peace across the Taiwan Strait......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 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

Taiwan thanks world, PLA shows simulated attacks in new year’s messages

China's People's Liberation Army puts out a new year's music video called 'You Only Win by Coming Home' and sung partially in Hokkien, widely spoken in Taiwan as well as the Chinese province of Fujian.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Taiwan thanks world; PLA shows simulated attacks in new year’s messages

China's People's Liberation Army puts out a new year's music video called 'You Only Win by Coming Home' and sung partially in Hokkien, widely spoken in Taiwan as well as the Chinese province of Fujian.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Will China now play a long or short game against Taiwan?

Beijing [China], January 23 (ANI): Following the Taiwanese people's refusal to buckle to Chinese coercion in the January 13 elections, voting back into power the incumbent Democratic People's Party (DPP) with its new leader Lai Ching-te, opinion varies as to what Beijing's next course of action will be. Will China make a precipitative military move against Taiwan, or will it continue its policy of incessant coercion? Chin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Will China now play a long or short game against Taiwan?

Beijing [China], January 23 (ANI): Following the Taiwanese people's refusal to buckle to Chinese coercion in the January 13 elections, voting back into power the incumbent Democratic People's Party (DPP) with its new leader Lai Ching-te, opinion varies as to what Beijing's next course of action will be. Will China make a precipitative military move against Taiwan, or will it continue its policy of incessant coercion? Chin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

China to ‘resolutely fight back’ if provoked on Taiwan

Denounced in the Philippines for her rebuke of President Marcos over the Taiwan issue, Chinese ministry of foreign affairs spokesperson Mao Ning has lashed back at Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr., saying China is ready to “resolutely fight back” if provoked......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

China tells Philippines not to play with fire

Manila has stirred Beijing's anger with its remarks on the election in Taiwan The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rebuked Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after he congratulated Taiwan on the election of Lai Ching-te as the new leader of the self-governed island, saying his comments "gravely violate the One.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

China warns Philippines not to play with fire

Manila has stirred Beijing's anger with its remarks on the election in Taiwan The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rebuked Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after he congratulated Taiwan on the election of Lai Ching-te as the new leader of the island, saying his comments "gravely violate the One-China princip.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

China warns Philippines not to play with fire

Manila has stirred Beijing's anger with its remarks on the election in Taiwan The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rebuked Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after he congratulated Taiwan on the election of Lai Ching-te as the new leader of the island, saying his comments "gravely violate the One-China princip.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

China tells Philippines not to play with fire

Manila has stirred Beijing's anger with its remarks on the election in Taiwan The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rebuked Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after he congratulated Taiwan on the election of Lai Ching-te as the new leader of the self-governed island, saying his comments "gravely violate the One.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024