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Chinese ‘overkill’ in dispute with Philippines damaged two Chinese ships. Why it could have been much worse
It’s hard to call the collision of two multi-thousand-ton military ships “fortunate,” but that’s exactly what analysts are ...
The Manila Times on MSN5h
Marcos won't back down on West Philippine Sea rights - Palace
MALACAÑANG on Tuesday said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would not back down and would continue to assert the country’s ...
USNI News53m
New Philippine-Japanese Defense Pact to go into Effect Next Month
A defense pact between Manila and Tokyo will go into effect next month, furthering a new phase of security cooperation aimed ...
Philippines voices concern over 'dangerous' Chinese actions after Scarborough Shoal collision
The Philippines expressed serious concern on Tuesday over what it called "dangerous manoeuvres and unlawful interference" by ...
PhilStar Global on MSN5h
Navy ship deployment, joint patrols eyed in West Philippine Sea
The military is considering different options in dealing with China’s growing aggressiveness at sea, including deployment of ...
USNI News4h
‘Threat Can’t be Ignored’: Marines Refine MV-22B Osprey Anti-submarine Role in Pacific
The U.S. Marine Corps continues to refine the role of MV-22B Ospreys in anti-submarine warfare, this time with an eye on the ...
Inquirer.net on MSN10h
‘No Filipino left behind’: The urgency of air rescue in the West Philippine Sea
Almost 450 kilometers from Puerto Princesa City, medical emergencies have always been a challenge for Pag-asa Island, the ...
Philstar.com on MSN12h
Philippines says Chinese ship collision shows risks of ignoring maritime rules
The Philippines wants China to "draw lessons" from a collision between two of its own ships yesterday while harassing a ...