China and Philippines reach tentative deal to defuse tensions at South China Sea flashpoint | South China Sea
The Philippines says it has “reached an agreement” with China on a resupply mission to a stranded Philippine navy ship in the South China Sea, a key point of contention between the two countries. China’s Foreign Ministry confirmed an “interim arrangement” in which the two countries agreed to jointly manage disputes over maritime issues and […]
Suspect in killings of two Australians and companion in Philippines hotel surrenders to police | Philippines
Philippine authorities say the suspect in last week’s murder of two Australians and their Filipino companion has turned himself in. On July 10, hotel staff discovered the bodies of the three victims, their hands and feet tied, in a hotel room in Tagaytay City, a popular resort town south of Manila. The victims were Sydney […]
Philippines Greenlights U.S. Nuclear Deal as China Pushes It Away
A landmark nuclear cooperation agreement has come into effect, allowing the United States to export nuclear technology to the Philippines for peaceful purposes, the State Department announced Tuesday. This close cooperation between the US and the Philippines comes at a time when China is blatantly defying the ruling of an international court and is trying […]
27 injured after pile of confiscated illegal fireworks explodes in Philippines
At least 27 people were injured when illegal fireworks seized in the southern Philippines exploded. Two victims were seriously injured and taken to a hospital in Zamboanga, and the mayor has ordered an investigation. The explosion occurred as police explosives experts were stacking fireworks in a vacant lot near an offshore firing range for a […]
Japan and Philippines sign defense agreement prompted by concerns over China
Japan and the Philippines signed a defense agreement that allows Japanese forces to conduct joint training in the Philippines. The reciprocal access agreement allows Philippine troops to receive training in Japan. China has warned Japan that it should “seriously reflect on its history of aggression” in the region. Japan and the Philippines signed a major […]
China using Philippines as ‘a dress rehearsal for Taiwan,’ former Trump adviser says
A recent clash between China‘s Coast Guard forces and the Philippine military pushed Phillipine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to invoke a mutual defense treaty with the United States, according to a former Trump adviser. “Beijing has already attacked to such a degree that it should trigger our mutual defense treaty response if President Marcos, in […]
Biden must support the Philippines against Chinese aggression
Tensions between China and the Philippines escalated this week when axe-wielding Chinese coast guard personnel boarded Philippine vessels near the Second Thomas Shoal in the East China Sea. They attacked the Philippine crews, damaged their boats, and stole some of their equipment. The United States must not ignore such Chinese aggression against an ally, and […]
Philippines says navy personnel injured in confrontation with China coast guard | South China Sea
At least eight Philippine naval personnel were injured, including one who lost a thumb, in a clash with Chinese coast guard vessels this week while delivering food and other supplies to a military post in disputed waters in the South China Sea, Philippine security officials said. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs condemned China’s “illegal […]
Naked woman in Philippines airport walks through security in fit over visa issue
A 34-year-old Vietnamese tourist reportedly became upset over visa fees and emerged naked from a women’s restroom at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines, on June 8, 2024. (Photo credit: Viral Press) A Vietnamese tourist was caught on camera walking naked through security at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after being wanted by police […]
Philippines warns of ‘red line’ with Beijing amid heightened tensions in South China Sea
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