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Philippine Expresses Concern Over Russian Submarine Presence In South China Sea

02 Dec 2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced concerns on Monday over the presence of a Russian attack submarine in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, calling it "very worrisome." The submarine, identified as a Kilo-class vessel, was spotted 80 nautical miles off Occidental Mindoro on November 28....

Satellite Images Reveal Chinese Vessels Cluster Near Disputed Philippine Island Amid Tensions

28 Nov 2024

The recent satellite images shows a large number of Chinese civilian vessels positioned near Thitu Island, a key Philippine outpost in the contested South China Sea. Despite the build-up of around 60 ships, Philippine officials have dismissed the presence as routine, with no immediate cause for concern. The images, captured...

US-Japan Military Plan Targets Taiwan Crisis, Deploying Missiles, Troops To Key Islands

24 Nov 2024

United States and Japan are finalizing a joint military plan to address a potential emergency in Taiwan, with missile deployments being a key component, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Sunday. Expected to be completed next month, the plan includes positioning US missile units in Japan's southwestern Nansei Islands, which...

Philippine VP Sara Duterte Warns Of Retaliation, Threatens Marcos With Assassination

23 Nov 2024

Political Rift Widens Between Duterte and Marcos Families In an alarming escalation of tensions between the Philippines' two most powerful political families, Vice President Sara Duterte stated on Saturday that she had instructed an assassin to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and the Speaker of the House if...

Philippines Urges Global Action As China Escalates South China Sea Tensions

27 Aug 2024

Philippine Defense Chief Denounces China's Actions China is the "biggest disruptor" of peace in Southeast Asia, according to Philippine Defense Chief Gilberto Teodoro, who made the statement on Tuesday as tensions between Manila and Beijing continue to escalate over disputed reefs and waters in the South China Sea. Teodoro’s remarks...

China Warns Philippines On US Missile Deployment, Urges Dialogue

27 Jul 2024

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has cautioned the Philippines regarding the US intermediate-range missile deployment, suggesting that such actions could escalate regional tensions and ignite an arms race. This warning follows the deployment of the US Typhon missile system to the Philippines earlier this year as part of joint military...

Philippine Senate Orders Arrest Of Mayor Alice Guo Amid Alleged Chinese Syndicate Links

13 Jul 2024

The Philippine Senate has issued an arrest order for Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, following her failure to appear at hearings investigating her alleged connections with Chinese criminal syndicates. This development has intensified national interest amid ongoing tensions between Manila and Beijing. Senate President's order, signed on Friday, mandates the...

Explosion In Southern Philippines Injures 27, Damages Airport

09 Jul 2024

On Tuesday, at least 27 people, including 19 police and other government personnel, were injured when a large pile of confiscated illegal fireworks exploded in a powerful blast in southern Philippines. The explosion caused significant damage to houses, hotels, and the international airport in Zamboanga, said by officials. Two victims...

Japan And Philippines Strengthen Defense Ties Amid China Tensions

08 Jul 2024

Japan and the Philippines have signed a new defense agreement on Monday, to strengthen their military cooperation in response to growing regional tensions, particularly with China. The pact allows Japanese and Filipino forces to conduct joint military exercises, including live-fire drills, in each other's territories. This marks Japan's first such...

Philippine Troops Neutralize Key Muslim Rebel Commander and Associate

23 Apr 2024

Philippine troops have successfully neutralized the leader of a small Muslim rebel group, along with eleven of his associates, who were allegedly involved in past bombings and extortion activities in a recent clash in the southern Philippines. The confrontation unfolded on Monday in the marshy hinterland of Datu Saudi Ampatuan...

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