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Saturday, August 19, 2023
The BRP Sierra Madre, a marooned transport ship which Philippine Marines live on as a military outpost, is pictured in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea March 30, 2014. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
Defense

Philippines To Resupply South China Sea Troops After Beijing’s Block

MANILA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – The Philippine armed forces said on Saturday it would again seek to resupply troops stationed in a rusty World War

August 19, 2023
Total Views: 29156

Wednesday, August 9, 2023
embers of Philippine Marines is pictured on the dilapidated BRP Sierra Madre
Shipping

Philippine President Says No Promise Made to China to Remove Grounded Warship

MANILA, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday denied making an agreement with China to remove a grounded warship

August 9, 2023
Total Views: 3473

Monday, August 7, 2023
Philippines Tells China It Won’t Abandon Disputed Reef After Water Cannon Incident
Defense

Philippines Tells China It Won’t Abandon Disputed Reef After Water Cannon Incident

By Neil Jerome Morales and Albee Zhang BEIJING/MANILA, Aug 7 (Reuters) – The Philippines told China it will not abandon a disputed shoal in the South

August 7, 2023
Total Views: 9876

Sunday, August 6, 2023
China Coast Guard allegedly uses a water cannon against the Philippine Coast Guard vessels, which were escorting a resupply mission for the Philippine troops stationed at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on August 5, 2023, in this handout photo released on August 6, 2023. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Defense

Philippines Says China Blocked, Water-Cannoned Boat In S. China Sea

MANILA, Aug 6 (Reuters) – The Philippines on Sunday accused China’s coast guard of blocking and water-cannoning a Philippine

August 6, 2023
Total Views: 3622

Saturday, July 29, 2023
Foreign Ships, Aircraft In East And South China Seas Escalating Tensions – China’s Defense Ministry
Defense

Foreign Ships, Aircraft In East And South China Seas Escalating Tensions – China’s Defense Ministry

BEIJING, July 29 (Reuters) – The frequent dispatch of ships and aircraft by certain unnamed countries to “show off their military force

July 29, 2023
Total Views: 38983

Saturday, July 8, 2023
A Chinese Coast Guard ship allegedly obstructs the Philippine Coast Guard vessel Malabrigo as it provided support during a Philippine Navy operation near Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, June 30, 2023 in this handout image released July 5, 2023. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Defense

Philippines Raises Alarm Over Increase In Chinese Boats In Disputed Sea

MANILA, July 7 (Reuters) – The Philippine military on Friday reported an “alarming” increase in the number of Chinese fishing

July 8, 2023
Total Views: 5017

Saturday, June 10, 2023
Chinese Naval Training Ship Heads For Philippines In ‘Friendly’ Tour
Defense

Chinese Naval Training Ship Heads For Philippines In ‘Friendly’ Tour

BEIJING, June 9 (Reuters) – China’s largest naval training ship sailed for the Philippines on Friday, its last stop of a regional

June 10, 2023
Total Views: 9331

Sunday, June 4, 2023
German Frigate FGS_Sachsen_Anhalt
Defense

Germany To Send Two Warships To Indo-Pacific In 2024

BERLIN, June 4 (Reuters) – Germany will send two warships to the Indo-Pacific in 2024, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Sunday, amid

June 4, 2023
Total Views: 7419

Monday, May 29, 2023
Philippines, U.S., Japan To Hold First-Ever Joint Coast Guard Exercise
USCG

Philippines, U.S., Japan To Hold First-Ever Joint Coast Guard Exercise

MANILA, May 29 (Reuters) – The coast guard of the United States, Japan and the Philippines will hold

May 29, 2023
Total Views: 2296

Saturday, May 27, 2023
Rosneft Vietnam employee
Defense

Chinese Ships Ignore Vietnam Demand To Leave Area Close To Russian-Run Gas Fields

By Francesco Guarascio and Andrew Hayley HANOI/BEIJING, May 26 (Reuters) – A Chinese research ship and five escort vessels were in

May 27, 2023
Total Views: 11603

Friday, May 26, 2023
China Deploys Three ‘Navigation’ Beacons in the South China Sea to Counter Philippines
Defense

China Deploys Three ‘Navigation’ Beacons in the South China Sea to Counter Philippines

BEIJING, May 24 (Reuters) – China deployed three navigation beacons around the contested Spratly islands of

May 26, 2023
Total Views: 21151

Sunday, May 14, 2023
Philippines Places Buoys In Parts Of S.China Sea To Assert Sovereignty
Defense

Philippines Places Buoys In Parts Of S.China Sea To Assert Sovereignty

MANILA, May 14 (Reuters) – The Philippines has placed navigational buoys within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to assert sovereignty over

May 14, 2023
Total Views: 12079

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Chinese militia vessels spotted at Sabina Shoal in South China Sea
Defense

Chinese Militia Boats Cross Indian, ASEAN Warships Exercising in South China Sea

By Laurie Chen and Krishn Kaushik BEIJING/NEW DELHI, May 8 (Reuters) – China’s foreign ministry on Tuesday dismissed accusations that

May 9, 2023
Total Views: 2667

Monday, May 8, 2023
Joint Philippines-U.S. Patrols in South China Sea May Begin This Year -Envoy
Defense

Joint Philippines-U.S. Patrols in South China Sea May Begin This Year -Envoy

MANILA, May 8 (Reuters) – Joint patrols between the Philippines and the United States in the South China Sea may begin later this year, a top

May 8, 2023
Total Views: 7444

Saturday, April 29, 2023
Chinese And Philippine Coast Guards Nearly Collide
Collision

Chinese And Philippine Coast Guards Nearly Collide

By Andreo Calonzo (Bloomberg) Chinese and Philippine ships came close to collision in the South China Sea on Sunday, in yet another sign of continued tensions

April 29, 2023
Total Views: 5270

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
U.S., Philippine Forces Sink Decommissioned Warship in South China Sea War Games
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U.S., Philippine Forces Sink Decommissioned Warship in South China Sea War Games

By Karen Lema SAN ANTONIO, Philippines, April 26 (Reuters) – U.S. and Philippine armed forces unleashed a volley of missiles on a mock enemy

April 26, 2023
Total Views: 8009

Sunday, April 23, 2023
China To Intensify South China Sea Drills
Navy

China To Intensify South China Sea Drills

By Jacob Gu (Bloomberg) China’s military plans to conduct at least five drills in various areas that include waters off its coast and in the South China

April 23, 2023
Total Views: 6949

Saturday, March 11, 2023
Over The South China Sea, Dispute Simmers Via Radios And Rhetoric
Maritime Security

Over The South China Sea, Dispute Simmers Via Radios And Rhetoric

By Eloisa Lopez South China Sea, March 10 (Reuters) – As a Philippine coast guard aircraft flew over the disputed Spratly islands in the South China

March 11, 2023
Total Views: 3941

Saturday, March 4, 2023
Philippines Says Chinese Navy Ship Spotted Near Disputed Island
Maritime Security

Philippines Says Chinese Navy Ship Spotted Near Disputed Island

MANILA, March 4 (Reuters) – The Philippines said on Saturday it had spotted a Chinese navy ship and dozens of militia vessels around a

March 4, 2023
Total Views: 13908

Saturday, February 18, 2023
Chinese militia vessels spotted at Sabina Shoal in South China Sea
Maritime Security

President Marcos Says Philippines ‘Will Not Lose An Inch’ Of Territory

MANILA, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Saturday that the country “will not lose an inch” of

February 18, 2023
Total Views: 2533
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