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China Sanctions Philippine Defence Chief Amid South China Sea Dispute
China has imposed sanctions on Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his close relatives, accusing him of making remarks that harmed China's interests and...
Philippines Protests China Floating Platform at Disputed Shoal
The Philippines has called on China to remove a floating structure placed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, escalating long...
China Conducts Patrols East of Taiwan After Japan and Philippines Launch Maritime Border Talks
China's Coast Guard said on Monday that it carried out law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to plans by Japan...
Philippines Suspends Senate Security Chief After Shootout and Escape of ICC Wanted Politician
Political tensions in the Philippines escalated dramatically after a shootout inside the Philippine Senate complex led to the suspension of the Senate’s top security...
Sara Duterte Faces Impeachment Vote in Philippines
Lawmakers in the Philippines have begun voting on whether to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, marking a major escalation in the country’s political conflict...
Philippines, US and Allies Launch Largest Ever Balikatan Drills Amid Rising Regional Tensions
The Philippines and the United States, together with several allied nations, have begun their annual “Balikatan” military exercises, marking the largest iteration of the...
Cyanide Discovery in South China Sea Sparks Philippines–China Tensions
The Philippines has raised alarm after discovering cyanide on Chinese vessels operating near a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, intensifying tensions in...
Philippines path to ASEAN’s Ukraine? The move toward a regional military hub
Last week, the Pentagon disclosed that the US-led military manufacturing partnership (PIPIR) is assessing funding for a major new ammunition assembly and production line...
Philippines Rebuffs China Claim as South China Sea Tensions Harden
The Philippines has rejected renewed assertions by China over sovereignty in the South China Sea, deepening a long running dispute that has increasingly defined...
Maintaining a Deterrence Strategy for the Philippines in the Scarborough Shoal
The South China Sea is one of the most tempestuous regions today due to numerous provocations that could lead to heightened diplomatic standoffs and...