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MANILA, Philippines — United States Security Adviser Jake Sullivan recently called his Philippine counterpart to denounce last Monday’s ramming of two Filipino coast guard vessels by the Chinese around Escoda Shoal and discuss additional security cooperation in support of international law.
MANILA, Philippines — Two Chinese warships shadowed the Philippines’ joint drills with the United States, Japan, Australia and New Zealand in the West Philippine Sea on Saturday, September 28.
MANILA, Philippines — The latest mission to supply troops on BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea was carried out smoothly despite a bigger Chinese presence in the area, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said yesterday.
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine forces delivered supplies and rotated troops at a military outpost at Second Thomas (Ayungin) Shoal on Thursday, September 26, without interference from Chinese vessels.
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines has started testing flares in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), with AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. joining an air patrol on an FA 50 fighter jet for the testing last week.
The Armed Forces yesterday said the P50 billion allocation it would get next year for the military’s modernization program is a “positive step” towards enhancing the country’s defense capabilities.
THE Armed Forces yesterday said the $500-million security assistance the United States will give to the Philippines shows the US’ determination to help upgrade the military’s capability to defend Philippine territory.
MANILA, Philippines — In line with President Marcos’ marching orders, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) yesterday emphasized it would not yield or waver in securing and defending the country’s sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).