South China Sea, Philippines
The Philippines Finds Itself Trapped Between Surging Trump And Rising China Tensions
After Joe Biden’s dismal showing at a recent U.S. presidential debate, Filipinos are bracing for another round of "America First."
Eyeing China, the Philippines wants to buy its first attack submarine
The Philippines is making a shift to counter China's rising might, but the hefty cost of buying a submarine could be better spent.
Exclusive: Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions - military chief
The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply Filipino troops on a contested shoal, its military chief said.
Philippines Seeks to Acquire First Attack Submarine Amid Rising Tensions with China
Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has announced plans to purchase its first attack submarine. This move is seen as a shift in the country’s defence strategy, transitioning from internal counterinsurgency to external defence in response to China’s growing military presence in the region.
South China Sea: Philippines to buy more ‘faster, lethal’ fighter jets as Beijing tensions persist
Manila considering US F-16 and Sweden’s JAS-39 for the air force that could help the country project power beyond its territorial waters.
Philippines pledge 'same level of force' if China attacks again
Tensions rise in South China Sea as Philippines vows 'same level of force' after clash with China's coast guard.
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Philippines’ Travel & Tourism Sector Set for Historic Year
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) forecasts a record-breaking year for Travel & ...
Malaysia will defend sovereignty against any territorial claims by Philippines, says Tok Mat
Replying to a question on the move by the Philippines, which recently submitted a diplomatic note to the United Nations to ...
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Holy See encourages Catholics in Philippines to ‘listen to their pastors’ on divorce bill
The Absolute Divorce bill passed the Philippines’ House of Representatives on May 22 with 131 votes in favor of the bill.
Philippines president orders de-escalation in South China Sea, military chief says
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered his armed forces to defuse tensions in the South China Sea, his military ...
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Modi meets Putin, Samsung faces strike, Philippines-Japan '2-plus-2'
On Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, while on the same day Japan and the Philippines hold a meeting between top diplomatic ...
Philippines to ‘respond appropriately' to Chinese ‘harassment' in South China Sea, military chief says
The Philippines is ready to 'respond appropriately' against future harassment from Chinese coast guards at a contested ...
Philippines men’s national basketball team stuns world No. 6 Latvia in FIBA OQT
Despite missing NBA star Jordan Clarkson and other key players, Gilas Pilipinas led throughout the game, with their lead ...
Jazz’s Jordan Clarkson fires hyped 2-word reaction to Philippines’ upset win vs. Latvia
Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson may not have been on the court for the Philippines' upset win over Latvia, but he felt their joy ...
Honor America’s ‘ironclad commitment’ to the Philippines
I spoke at an event in Tokyo about the South China Sea. One panelist presented on China’s recent seizure of Scarborough Shoal ...
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Philippines' Alethea Ambrosio named Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Filipina beauty queen Alethea Ambrosio was named Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania 2024 after ...