US vows continued presence in West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The United States Navy will maintain its presence in the Indo-Pacific Region amid China’s “destabilizing” actions in the South China Sea (SCS) and the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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New Zealand warship makes 3-day visit to Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — New Zealand navy ships made a visit to the Philippines for a “goodwill visit” after visiting Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore.
Blinken to tour Asia after latest Mideast crisis trip
WASHINGTON, United States — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Japan, South Korea and India after his latest crisis visit to the Middle East, the State Department said Wednesday, keeping a US focus on Asia.
DND execs visit SKorean submarine manufacturer
A DELEGATION from the Department of National Defense (DND) visited two major South Korean defense equipment manufacturers amid growing calls from various sectors to expedite the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP) in response to tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
US, Philippines defense chiefs vow to step up bilateral pacts
MANILA, Philippines — The defense chiefs of the Philippines and the United States have committed to “redouble efforts” to strengthen coordination and interoperability of the two nations’ armed forces as well as to modernize the Philippine military.
Securing cyberspace through a whole-of-society approach
The increasing connectedness among states in the Indo-Pacific region reflects the steady expansion of the digital sector. The emergence and evolution of new technologies facilitate growth that cuts across various industries including defense and security, health, infrastructure, and trade and investment among others.
China and Philippines boats clash in disputed South China Sea area
A Chinese coast guard ship and an accompanying vessel rammed a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat Sunday off a contested shoal, Philippine officials said, in an encounter that heightened fears of an armed conflict in the disputed South China Sea.
Philippines says a coast guard ship and supply boat were rammed by Chinese vessels at disputed shoal
A Chinese coast guard ship and an accompanying vessel rammed a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat Sunday off a contested shoal, Philippine officials said, in an encounter that heightened fears of an armed conflict in the disputed South China Sea.