Beijing on missiles: China not a threat to any country
MANILA, Philippines — China is neither confirming nor denying a claim by Sen. Imee Marcos that it has hypersonic missiles aimed at 25 targets in the Philippines.
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Defense pact paves way for Philippines-Japan ‘Balikatan’
MANILA, Philippines — The armed forces of the Philippines and Japan may hold large joint training exercises in the country – comparable to the annual Balikatan exercises with the United States – once Manila and Tokyo sign a reciprocal access agreement (RAA).
Countries call for compliance with arbitral ruling on South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines — On the eighth anniversary of a landmark arbitral court decision that invalidated China’s massive sea claims, the 27-member European Union (EU), the United States, Australia and Japan called on Beijing to abide by the ruling.
Philippines, Japan close to signing access deal
MANILA, Philippines — The signing of a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan could be a milestone that can convince other countries of the need for a “broad united front” to maintain a rules-based international order in the South China Sea (SCS), Philippine Navy spokesman for West Philippine Sea (WPS) Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said yesterday.
AFP battling online fake news on West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — Alarmed by fake news on the West Philippine Sea issue swarming various social media platforms, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it is stepping up its fight against disinformation in the cyber domain where China’s deceptive narrative appears to be gaining followers.
BRP Sierra Madre will remain in Ayungin, period – Navy
MANILA, Philippines — Despite China’s muscle-flexing in Ayungin Shoal where its “monster” coast guard vessel occasionally appears to project a menacing presence, the BRP Sierra Madre will remain in the area as demonstration of Filipinos’ resolve to defend their territory, the Philippine Navy said yesterday.
Philippines, China seek to deescalate sea tensions
MANILA, Philippines — China and the Philippines have agreed to deescalate tension in the West Philippine Sea.
Gibo seeks private sector help to modernize AFP
MANILA, Philippines —Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. has called on private business leaders and excutives to help the government find more ways to finance the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).