Chinese H-6 bombers fly east of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea

China Deploys H-6 Bombers Near Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea

Beijing’s Military Maneuvers Signal Strength as U.S. Reaffirms Defense Pact with the Philippines In a significant display of military power, China has deployed two long-range H-6 bombers near the highly contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Satellite images...
Philippine former president Rodrigo Duterte

Rodrigo Duterte’s Arrest and ICC Trial: A Turning Point for Philippines

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, whose brutal war on drugs defined his presidency, was arrested on Tuesday (March 11) upon his return from Hong Kong. The 79-year-old now faces charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC),...
China’s New Attack Submarine May Be a Response to US Typhon Missiles in Philippines

China’s New Attack Submarine May Be a Response to US Typhon Missiles in Philippines

Chinese attack submarine, reportedly under construction in Wuhan, may be intended to counter the recent deployment of US-made Typhon missile systems in the Philippines. According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), which cites a semi-official Chinese...
Philippine Coast Guard

Philippines Set to File Legal Action Against China Over Environmental Damage in South China Sea

The Philippines is on the brink of initiating an international lawsuit against China, seeking accountability for alleged environmental destruction in the South China Sea. Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla announced the government’s imminent decision on selecting the appropriate international platform to...
South China Sea

China and Philippines Clash Over Scarborough Shoal: Conflicting Accounts Highlight Tensions in South China Sea

Tensions flared once again in the South China Sea this week as the coast guards of China and the Philippines offered conflicting accounts of a maritime confrontation near the contested Scarborough Shoal. This latest episode underscores the volatility of the...
Philippines Evacuations Typhoon

Filipinos Rebuild After Super Typhoon Man-yi: Sixth Storm in a Month Causes Destruction but Limited Catastrophe

Filipinos began the arduous process of recovery on Monday after Super Typhoon Man-yi, the sixth major storm to strike the Philippines in just a month, wreaked havoc over the weekend. The storm caused widespread damage, uprooting trees, toppling power lines,...
Typhoon Man-yi Bears Philippines

Super Typhoon Man-yi Batters Philippines, Forcing Over a Million to Evacuate

Super Typhoon Man-yi roared through the Philippines’ main island of Luzon on Sunday, November 17, unleashing torrential rains and powerful winds that prompted mass evacuations and caused significant property damage. Packing sustained winds of 185 km/h (115 mph), the typhoon...
Typhoon Man-yi Bears Philippines

Super Typhoon Man-yi Bears Down on Philippines: Thousands Evacuate Amid Warnings of Catastrophic Impacts

The Philippines is bracing for devastation as Super Typhoon Man-yi intensifies, with the potential to unleash life-threatening storm surges, powerful winds, and torrential rains on its path toward landfall. The state weather agency PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
Philippines Evacuations Typhoon

Typhoon Usagi Weakens After Impacting Northern Philippines, While Manila Prepares for Approaching Typhoon Man-yi

Typhoon Usagi—locally known as Ofel—struck the northern Philippines with immense force on Thursday afternoon, damaging homes, displacing families, and creating widespread concern across the affected regions. The typhoon, which intensified into a super typhoon upon landfall in Baggao, Cagayan, has...
Philippine Coast Guard

Malaysia Protests Philippines’ New Maritime Laws Amidst Ongoing South China Sea Dispute

Malaysia announced that it will formally send a protest note to the Philippines over new maritime laws recently enacted by Manila. This diplomatic action, confirmed by Malaysia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin, underscores escalating tensions surrounding overlapping territorial claims in...
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