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China denies its coast guard ship pointed laser at PH vessel
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 16) — China on Wednesday denied that its coast guard ship pointed a military-grade laser at the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, saying the use of laser was for “navigation safety.” The denial came after nations expressed support for the Philippines and called out the Chinese Coast Guard’s (CCG) recent […]
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DND slams latest incident with China in Ayungin
MANILA, Philippines — It was “offensive and unsafe,” Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said yesterday of a Chinese coast guard vessel’s beaming a military-grade laser light at a Philippine boat, blinding crewmembers on a mission to resupply a military outpost in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea last Feb. 6. Read More –> DND […]
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AFP tells China to ‘restrain its forces’ following laser incident in Ayungin Shoal
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 14) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has urged Beijing to restrain its forces after the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) pointed military-grade laser light at a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel near Ayungin Shoal. –> Read More AFP tells China to ‘restrain its forces’ following laser incident in […]
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US briefed 40 nations on China balloon, diplomats and officials say
WASHINGTON/BEIJING — The United States held briefings in Washington and Beijing with foreign diplomats from 40 nations about the Chinese spy balloon that entered US airspace in late January, a senior administration official and diplomats said on Tuesday. Read More -> US briefed 40 nations on China balloon, diplomats and officials say
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If China gets Taiwan, Phl seas will be next
by Jarius Bondoc – Feb. 8, 2023 Luzon’s northernmost Y’Ami Island is only 165 miles from Taiwan. China’s planned invasion of Taiwan threatens Philippine security. The Chinese Communist Party will gain control of nearby air and naval bases. From there it can grab more Philippine reefs, isles, fishing grounds, and offshore minerals. Read More -> […]
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Philippine coast guard boosts presence in South China Sea
SUMMARY MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard has stepped up its presence in the disputed South China Sea by deploying additional vessels and conducting more sorties and overflights to protect maritime territory and the country’s fishermen, its chief said on Monday, February 6. Beijing’s sweeping claims of sovereignty over the waterway have drawn repeated complaints from […]
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PH to boost military presence in West PH Sea amid Chinese activities
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 22) – The Department of National Defense (DND) on Thursday said it has ordered the military to increase its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in the wake of “monitored Chinese activities close to Pag-asa Island.” Read More –> PH to boost military presence in West PH Sea amid […]
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Rising Sea Level: A National Security Concern
The National Defense College of the Philippines defines national security as the state or condition where the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the people’s way of life and institutions are protected and enhanced. Read More –> Rising Sea Level: A National Security Concern
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Chinese ship accused of seizing suspected rocket debris from Philippines
A Chinese coast guard ship has been accused of “forcefully retrieving” a floating object, believed to be rocket debris, from a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea. Read More –> Chinese ship accused of seizing suspected rocket debris from Philippines
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After Marcos, Xi meeting, China says ‘friendly consultation’ a must on South China Sea issues
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. met Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday in a historic bilateral meeting in Bangkok, Thailand on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. Read More –> After Marcos, Xi meeting, China says ‘friendly consultation’ a must on South China Sea issues
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South China Sea peace park: global signature drive on
A Filipino environment lawyer is leading a global petition to make the disputed South China Sea an Asia Marine Peace Park. The draft was submitted to the United Nations on Oct. 24, UN Day. A Peace Park can preserve the world’s most biodiverse coasts from war among naval powers. Read More –> South China Sea […]
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Recent developments in the South China Sea: Perspective from the Philippines
There are two recent significant developments in the South China Sea maritime dispute. The first significant development is the enactment by China of its new coast guard law, which took effect on February 1, 2021. This new law authorizes China’s coast guard to use “all necessary means” to protect China’s resources within waters under its […]