Philippines to hold large military drills as China tensions simmer
Analysts say the Philippines needs to carefully calibrate its response to Chinese aggression amid efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities
China Military Drove Away Philippine Aircraft Near Spratly Islands
China's military said it warned and drove away three Philippine aircraft that "illegally intruded" into the airspace near Spratly Islands on Thursday. There was no immediate comment from the Philippine embassy in Beijing on the Chinese military's statement issued on Friday.
South China Sea: Chinese military says 3 Philippine aircraft expelled from Spratly Islands
China's military said it had expelled three Philippine aircraft from the disputed Spratly Islands in the Sea on Thursday, marking the latest in a series of dangerous aerial encounters amid heightened bilateral tensions.
China says Philippine aircraft 'illegally' flew over disputed sea
China claims almost the entire South China Sea and has brushed off competing claims by the Philippines and other countries, despite an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis. Beijing's People's Liberation Army (PLA) said Friday that two Philippine C-208 and one N-22 aircraft "illegally ventured into the airspace around China's Nansha islands and reefs,
China intercepts 3 Philippine planes near Spratly islands
China's military said it warned and drove away three Philippine aircraft that "illegally intruded" into the airspace near the Spratly Islands on Thursday. There was no immediate comment from the Philippine embassy in Beijing on the Chinese military's statement issued on Friday.
Why China’s loss could be South Korea’s gain as Southeast Asia seeks new weapons suppliers
South China Sea disputes, affordability and political trust help Seoul gain foothold in Southeast Asian arms market, analysts ...
US-made Typhon missiles to bolster security, deter ‘repressive’ China: Philippine Defence Secretary
Mr Gilberto Teodoro Jr said the Philippines’ plans to acquire the missile system were an “internal matter”. Read more at ...
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Manila’s newest weapon in South China Sea arsenal: A comic book
China state media outlets accused the Philippine comic book of being manipulative and stirring anti-Beijing sentiments.
In Philippines, fears of ‘cyber cold war’ amid surge in online threats
A surge in online threats against the Philippines has amplified fears of a “cyber cold war” among security analysts, ...
Philippines aims to boost military with India’s BrahMos systems to stave off China pressure
The Philippines has previously said it is eyeing mid-range missiles and at least 40 fighter jets to boost its defence ...
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Cops seize P3.6-M shabu, weapons in 2 NegOcc cities
Anti-drug operatives have seized PHP3.6 million in shabu and weapons in three separate buy-busts in the cities of Bacolod and San Carlos in Negros Occidental, police reports showed. On Tuesday, the ...
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AFP eyes more weapons, wants SoKor in the ‘Squad’
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) plans to shore up its weapons inventory with the acquisition of two submarines and ...
Nuclear’s Long Shadow In The Philippines
It’s getting hotter — and more expensive to stay cool — in the island nation. Will it become the first in Southeast Asia to ...
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US Ally Responds to China's Threat
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. demanded that China stop its aggression in the South China Sea, where they have territorial disputes, in exchange for the removal of Typhon. The weapon ...