MANILA – A Japanese destroyer, the JS Suzutsuki (DD-117), is now docked at Subic Bay, Zambales for an official port call and overseas training of its crew, the Philippine Navy (PN) said Sunday. “The visit to the country of JS Suzutsuki is intended for...
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MANILA – The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and the Philippines on Saturday have aired “serious concern” over the situation in the East and the South China Sea, where China and other littoral states have an ongoing maritime dispute. Foreign...
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MANILA – The US Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) has expressed its interest to conduct exercises with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) aimed at enhancing the capabilities of both militaries in littoral combat operations. US MARFORPAC deputy...
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MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Thursday met with Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi in Tokyo, ahead of the inaugural Philippines-Japan Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting (2+2) scheduled on Saturday. ...
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Experts warn of millions of climate refugees and the disruption of economic growth in the region. The water level in the South China Sea has risen by 152mm since 1900, Chinese researchers have found, and the rate has accelerated in accordance with global...
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Foreign policy experts warned that China has the ability to use direct military force for its maritime claims, so the next administration must craft a national security strategy that prioritizes strengthening ties with like-minded countries. “If China really...
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MANILA, Philippines — “If you don’t prepare for an invasion then you will be invaded.” So said retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio as he pointed out the need to preposition American weapons and military equipment in the country for defensive...
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MANILA, Philippines — Aside from harassing Filipino fishermen, China has also intimidated Filipino scientists conducting research in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and established three research stations in the disputed waters, according to a marine scientist from the...
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MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte has renewed his call for a peaceful resolution in the South China Sea dispute and a stop to acts of intimidation by powerful nations, saying “there can be no real peace if the strong trample on the weak.” Duterte also...
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Senator Panfilo Lacson reiterated his support for improving infrastructure in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea on Thursday, proposing a total of P321.259 million for the purpose. The state-run Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported that...
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MANILA – The Philippines will fully exercise its sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea, Malacañang reiterated on Friday. Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles made the statement in reaction to China’s demand for the...
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MANILA, Philippines—Japan Coast Guard (JCG) patrol vessel JCGS Tsugaru (PLH 02) is in Southeast Asia for a scheduled deployment and a series of security engagements with some countries, including the Philippines. The patrol ship left Japan last Nov. 5, according to...
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