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Japan and Philippines pledge stronger security cooperation

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, during his first official visit to the Philippines since taking office in October, emphasized the mutual commitment between Japan and the Philippines to resist any attempts to alter the status quo in the East and South China Seas through force or intimidation. During......

Philippines refutes Chinese claims over disputed reef

The Philippines has rejected a report from China’s Coast Guard which claimed that China had “dealt with” six Filipino personnel who allegedly landed on a small reef in the South China Sea. Chinese Coast Guard spokesperson Liu Dejun stated that the six Filipino personnel had illegally......

50 years of diplomatic relations: the King and the Philippine president exchange messages

King Mohammed VI of Morocco and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. exchanged congratulatory messages on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of the Philippines. In his message, the King emphasized......

 Strengthening Defence Ties The Philippines and Japan Ratify Reciprocal Access Agreement

In a significant move aimed at enhancing regional security, the Philippines has officially ratified a new defence pact with Japan, allowing each nation’s military to deploy forces on each other’s soil. This agreement, which comes amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly......

 Taiwan on High Alert as China Conducts Large-Scale Maritime Military Exercises

Taiwan has raised its defense readiness in response to China's ongoing military activities around the island, marking one of the largest maritime exercises ever conducted by the Chinese military. Taiwan's defense ministry reported that nearly 90 Chinese warships and other vessels are operating......

 Philippine President Vows to Fight Back After Assassination Threat by Estranged Vice President

In a startling turn of events in the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has pledged to take action against what he deems reckless and alarming threats made against him. The comments came after his estranged Vice President, Sara Duterte, suggested that an assassin should target Marcos and other......

Philippine Political Rift Deepens: Vice President’s Startling Assassination Threat Raises Security Concerns

The Philippine political landscape has been shaken by a controversial statement from Vice President Sara Duterte, who openly declared that she had arranged for the assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the event of her own death. This dramatic declaration underscores the growing rift between......

Diplomatic Dance: Xi and Sullivan Meet to Chart Course for US-China Relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan convened in Beijing on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in a high-stakes diplomatic effort to stabilize the increasingly complex relationship between the world's two largest economies. The meeting, held at the Great Hall of the......

South China Sea Tensions Escalate as Philippines Accuses China of 'Dangerous Maneuvers' and Flare Deployments

Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated significantly, with the Philippine government accusing China of hazardous actions against Philippine aircraft during recent patrols. These allegations have brought the long-standing territorial dispute between the two nations back into sharp focus, raising......

Suspected Chinese Spy Flees the Philippines, Sparking Outrage

In a shocking turn of events, the former mayor of a small farming town in the Philippines has found herself at the center of a high-profile criminal investigation. Alice Guo, accused of having ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and allegedly spying for China, has fled the country, leaving a trail of......

South China Sea Tensions Escalate: Chinese and Philippine Ships Collide Near Disputed Sabina Shoal

In a significant escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, Chinese and Philippine vessels collided on Monday near the contested Sabina Shoal, marking another chapter in the ongoing maritime dispute between the two nations. The incident has sparked mutual accusations and raised concerns about the......

China and Philippines Forge Accord on South China Sea Flashpoint

In a significant development that could potentially ease tensions in one of the world’s most contested maritime regions, China and the Philippines have reached a tentative agreement regarding resupply missions to a grounded Filipino naval vessel in the South China Sea. This accord marks a crucial......

Beijing's Behemoth Vessel Anchors in Philippine Waters, Raising Tensions

China has boldly displayed its maritime power by deploying its largest coast guard vessel, known as the "monster ship," into the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the hotly contested South China Sea. According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), this move is seen as a clear......

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