PH, China agree on ‘provisional arrangement’ for resupply missions
MANILA and Beijing have reached an agreement for the rotation and resupply mission (RoRe) to Filipino troops manning the grounded Navy ship BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
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‘Philippines, United States security cooperation at historic high’
MANILA, Philippines — The United States has reached “historic” heights in its security arrangement with the Philippines, especially with an expanded bases access after years at a “low point” during the Duterte administration, according to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
As Trump Looms, Blinken Aims to Reassure Allies on U.S. Commitment to Asia
For three and a half years, President Biden and his aides have insisted that the United States is a Pacific power, and that its allies and partners in the region need not worry about Washington’s commitments.
Call Beijing’s Bluff in the South China Sea
Over the past 15 years, China has expanded its once-minimal military presence in the South China Sea into a significant one.
US says air drills with South Korea will 'sharpen' capacity
SEOUL, South Korea — Ongoing air drills with South Korea will "sharpen" their joint combat capabilities, the US military said Thursday, as the nuclear-armed North ramps up threats and a balloon blitz against Seoul.
New 6th ID commander named
AN Army general has been named Army commander in Central Mindanao, nine months after he was relieved from a similar major position and put on a “floating status.”
PH, Singapore broaden defense cooperation with a new agreement
THE Philippines signed a defense pact with Singapore on Wednesday that will allow their militaries to broaden their engagement, including holding joint exercises to prepare for humanitarian emergencies and other contingencies, officials said.
Typhoon Gaemi Heads for Taiwan With Category 4 Strength
Typhoon Gaemi was approaching Taiwan with heavy rains and powerful winds on Wednesday, after officials on the island said that they had closed schools and canceled planned military exercises.
‘Philippines will not yield or waver in defending West Philippine Sea’
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).