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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is setting into motion a defense strategy focused on securing and protecting the country’s territorial waters, including marine resources, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said yesterday.
MANILA, Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that the potential for outright conflict between the Philippines and China with regard to the territorial row in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) «is much higher now than it was before» and called on Chinese President Xi Jinping to be more responsive when it comes to addressing the issue.
MELBOURNE – A single mistake or a misunderstood move could lead to a conflict in the South China Sea, President Marcos said, as he expressed support for efforts to maintain peace in the disputed area while easing up the rhetoric of parties involved in the maritime row.
BEIJING, China — China will on Tuesday set a goal of 5% gross domestic product (GDP) growth and raise the military budget by over 7% in 2024, an official copy of a government work report seen by AFP showed.
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos leaves today for Australia for a “guest of government” visit until tomorrow, on the invitation of Canberra Governor General David Hurley.
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos will visit Australia’s capital Canberra on Feb. 28 and 29 to speak before the Australian parliament and discuss key mutual issues, including defense and security, with the country’s senior officials, Malacañang announced yesterday.
THE Philippines and Vietnam yesterday signed maritime agreements to manage conflicts and incidents in the South China Sea and to boost the capabilities of each nation’s coast guard.
HANOI – The Philippines and Vietnam yesterday agreed to boost cooperation between their coast guards and to prevent untoward incidents in the disputed South China Sea in light of Beijing’s continued aggression in one of the world’s most important trade routes.