- December 22nd, 2024
The Philippines, under increasing pressure from China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, is moving forward with plans to strengthen its military posture. In a significant development, the Philippines is considering building a second, larger military base at Subic...
Amid increasing Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, South Korea may be considering a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with its trusted partner, the Philippines. This potential defense cooperation comes at a critical time for both nations as they work to...
The Philippines is taking significant steps to strengthen its defense capabilities amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. As part of its broader strategy to bolster external defense, the country is pursuing the acquisition of the US-made Typhon...
Territorial disputes in the South China Sea represent one of the most complex and contentious geopolitical conflicts in the world today. This vast body of water, covering approximately 3.5 million square kilometers, is bordered by several nations, including China, Vietnam,...
The Philippines has been embroiled in a prolonged and intense struggle against repeated intrusions by the Chinese Coast Guard into its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). These intrusions, primarily centered around the Second Thomas Shoal, have heightened tensions in the South...
As tensions continue to escalate in the South China Sea, the Philippines is considering a significant move in its defense strategy: the deployment of its FA-50 fighter jets to escort patrol aircraft in the contested waters. This comes after a...
August has emerged as a pivotal month for the Philippines' defense diplomacy, as the nation forges new alliances and strengthens existing ones in the face of mounting tensions in the South China Sea. This strategic push reflects Manila's determination to...
Manila announced a "provisional agreement" with Beijing aimed at establishing an arrangement in the contentious South China Sea region that both sides can tolerate—without renouncing their territorial claims. This announcement comes in the wake of heightened tensions and a recent...
In a recent development that could escalate tensions in the already contested South China Sea, Vietnam unilaterally presented its Submission on the Limits of the Extended Continental Shelf in the South China Sea to the United Nations Commission on the...
In a recent development, US Senators Jim Risch and Roger Wicker have called on President Joe Biden to demonstrate a more tangible show of support for the Philippines amid ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. The senators urged the...
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