Philippines
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Philippines Strengthens Defense and Diplomacy Amid Rising South China Sea Tensions
China, Defense, Diplomacy, environmental damage, Legal Action, Maritime Dispute, Philippines, South China Sea, Sovereignty, Typhon missile, U.S. military collaborationAmid growing tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines strengthens its defense, diplomacy, and legal measures to assert sovereignty. Through initiatives like educational campaigns, military training with the U.S., and legal actions against China, the Philippines is intensifying efforts to protect its maritime resources.
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Rising Tensions in the South China Sea: Technology, Security, and Legal Battles
AI technology, China, cybersecurity, Diplomacy, International Law, Maritime Dispute, Philippines, regional security, South China Sea, U.S. militaryTensions rise in the South China Sea as China strengthens its military and AI capabilities, the U.S. deploys missile systems in the Philippines, and Manila pursues legal action against Beijing. Explore the latest developments and their impact on regional stability.
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Philippine Sovereign Rights and Jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea
Arbitral Ruling, International Law, maritime jurisdiction, Maritime Law, Philippines, South China Sea, Sovereign Rights, Territorial Disputes, West Philippine SeaExplore the Philippines’ sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea and its position on the South China Sea dispute through a detailed analysis based on international law and the 2016 arbitral ruling.
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PCG: China harassed PH vessel with high-decibel acoustic device
acoustic device, China, Chinese Coast Guard, fishing vessel, harassment, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippines, South China Sea, Sovereign RightsThe Philippine Coast Guard reported that a Chinese Coast Guard vessel harassed a Philippine fishing vessel in the South China Sea using a high-decibel acoustic device. The PCG condemned the CCG’s actions and called for China to respect the Philippines’ sovereign rights in the South China Sea.
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Chinese Engineer, 2 Filipinos Arrested for Espionage in the Philippines
A Chinese engineer and two Filipinos were arrested for espionage, collecting data from military and critical sites in the Philippines. The operation raised national security concerns.
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Statement of the National Task Force-West Philippine Sea
Ayungin Shoal, China, diplomatic protest, International Law, Maritime Security, national defense, Philippines, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaThe National Task Force-West Philippine Sea condemns China’s harassment of Philippine vessels at Ayungin Shoal, reinforcing the Philippines’ maritime rights under international law.
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PH Senate begins hearing on PH Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with U.S.
The Philippine Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a hearing on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States. Senators raised concerns about the lack of transparency and documentation regarding the agreement, particularly concerning the addition of four new sites. They questioned the purpose of the agreement, the potential for […]
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Rising conflicts in South China Sea
2016 arbitral award, acoustic device, China, Chinese Coast Guard, Diplomacy, fishing vessel, harassment, International Law, Maritime Dispute, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippines, South China Sea, territorial dispute, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has accused the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) of harassing a Philippine fishing vessel in the West Philippine Sea using a high-decibel acoustic device. The PCG issued a warning to the CCG vessel, citing Philippine laws and the 2016 arbitral award that invalidated China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea.
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Statement on the Address of President Duterte to the UN General Assembly
75th UN General Assembly, Albert del Rosario, Arbitral Award, China, Diplomacy, International Law, Maritime Rights, Philippines, President Duterte, South China SeaAmbassador Albert Del Rosario welcomes President Duterte’s invocation of the 2016 Arbitral Award at the 75th UN General Assembly, marking a significant moment in asserting the Philippines’ rights in the South China Sea.
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Statement of Justice Antonio T Carpio (Ret.) on the Speech of President Rodrigo Duterte before the United Nations General Assembly
Arbitral Award, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maritime Rights, Philippines, President Duterte, South China Sea, Sovereignty, UN General AssemblyJustice Antonio T. Carpio commends President Duterte’s speech at the UN General Assembly for invoking the 2016 Arbitral Award, emphasizing the importance of upholding the Philippines’ sovereign rights in the South China Sea under international law.