Chinese balloon detected around Taiwan — defense ministry
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's defense ministry said Friday it had detected a Chinese balloon crossing the so-called median line that bisects the sensitive strait separating the island from China.
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Chinese vessel hinagip bangkang Pinoy sa Mindoro; 5 mangingisda nasagip | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Nasakloklohan ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ang limang mangingisda matapos ang diumano'y pagsalpok ng isang foreign bulk carrier vessel sa bangka ng nauna malapit sa Paluan, Occidental Mindoro nitong Martes.
PCG spokesperson warns vs Chinese-led tactics to taint his credibility
MANILA, Philippines — The spokesperson of the Philippine Coast Guard on Wednesday warned Filipinos about a China-led campaign to “taint” his credibility as a source of information about the country’s defense of the West Philippine Sea.
Press Release - Tolentino meets with PH envoy to China amid 135 Chinese vessels in WPS
MANILA -- Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino met on Tuesday with Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime A. FlorCruz and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo to talk about the swarming of 135 Chinese vessels in Julian Felipe Reef.
Lessons from Mexico
Mexico stands to be the greatest beneficiary as the trade war between the United States and China escalates. It is well on its way to becoming one of the ten largest economies in the world. As a brother-country once tied at the hip, the Philippines proudly watches from the sidelines as Mexico rallies to high income status.
Press Release - Statement of Senator Risa Hontiveros on the swarming of vessels near Julian Felipe Reef
This is appalling, but again, not surprising. We have seen this before. In 2021, over 200 ships were moored near Julian Felipe Reef, urging our government to then file a diplomatic protest. In 2022, they returned again. Ngayon, umulit nanaman.
France urges Beijing to help avert 'crisis' in South China Sea
SYDNEY, Australia — France's top diplomat urged Beijing on Monday to re-think its assertive behavior in the South China Sea, saying the "world doesn't need a new crisis".
Proposals to fortify Ayungin weighed
BUILDING a forward operating base, much less undertaking major repairs on the dilapidated BRP Sierra Madre, in the Ayungin Shoal will depend on how far the Philippines and its ally, the United States, are willing to risk it, since China appears committed to enforcing a blockade of the shoal, according to a defense and security expert.