MANILA, Philippines — More economic and infrastructure project deals with China may “further compromise” the Philippines’ position in the West Philippine Sea, a fisherfolk group said Tuesday. An infrastructure think tank meanwhile said that...
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday protested anew against the return of more than 100 Chinese vessels to Julian Felipe Reef, an area in the West Philippine Sea. The DFA said the vessels were found illegally operating in the maritime waters of Julian...
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THE Philippines has vowed to “take back” lost territories in the South China Sea as it affirms the ruling from the Permanent Court of Arbitration that China’s maritime claims over the disputed islands have no legal basis. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin...
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MANILA – Metro Manila and the rest of the country will be experiencing partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms this Saturday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
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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 – Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH jet fighters will conduct “dissimilar air combat tactics” (DACT) with Hawker Hunter aircraft of the US Navy on Friday, the last day of the two-week “Balikatan” exercises. “The last flight...
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MANILA, Philippines — Despite the longstanding maritime row in the West Philippine Sea, President Rodrigo Duterte maintained that there is no quarrel between the Philippines and China and that the two countries can discuss issues related to the dispute, including the...
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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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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is anticipating the delivery of the future BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702), the second 97-meter multi-role response vessel that it procured from Japan, next month. Abu said the arrival is especially meaningful for the PCG as the...
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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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