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MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. reminded the public that they must “not lose sight” of the “main threat” on the sovereign rights of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea amid purported rumors of the “gentleman’s agreement” with China.
MANILA, Philippines — Opportunities to support the Philippines’ maritime capabilities have been discussed by the United States and Philippine defense officials.
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday vowed to mount a «proportionate, deliberate and reasonable» response to the «unabating, and illegal, coercive, aggressive and dangerous attacks» by the China Coast Guard and the Chinese Maritime Militia in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
(UPDATE) THE Philippine Air Force (PAF) conducted a series of maritime surveillance operations on Monday to spot possible intruders on the country's northern frontier.
CHINESE Ambassador Huang Xilian yesterday urged Philippine officials to follow the “guidance” of President Marcos Jr. instead of listening to other officials on the issue of the West Philippine Sea.
DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr has ordered a halt to outsourcing of janitorial services for the defense department for “operational security.”
MANILA, Philippines: Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. vowed to increase the tempo of activities with allied countries and other major partners not only in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) but in other areas in the country as China flexes its muscles in the South China Sea.
The Philippines’ top defense official brushed aside coup rumors against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying the nation’s military that has a history of ouster plots is professional and will follow the chain of command.