Philippines

Sep- 2023 -

25 September

Filipino fishermen say that China's actions at Scarborough Shoal are robbing them of a key source of income

Philippines Vows Removal of Chinese Barriers at Disputed Reef

The Philippines vowed to take "all appropriate actions" for the removal of floating barriers allegedly installed by the Chinese coast guard at a disputed reef.

15 September

Americas

BRP Valentin Diaz and BRP Ladislao Diwa are seen docked in the Philippine Navy Headquarters' pier. The two Cyclone-class patrol ships were previously known as the US Navy's USS Monsoon and USS Chinook before they were decommissioned and transferred to the Philippine Navy.

Juster Domingo

US Sends Last Two Cyclone-Class Patrol Ships to Philippines

The US Navy has transferred the last two of its Cyclone-class patrol ships to the Philippine Navy.

8 September

Asia Pacific

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, Australia Sign Strategic Partnership Deal

The Philippines and Australia shored up their security and economic alliance with the signing of a strategic partnership.

Aug- 2023 -

31 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

US Military Eyes Taiwan-Facing Port in Philippines

The US military is reportedly considering building a Taiwan-facing port in the northernmost islands of the Philippines.

25 August

Asia Pacific

A US V-22 Osprey hovers above Philippine and Australian soldiers at a naval base in San Antonio town in Zambales province.

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippine, Australian Troops Practise Retaking Island in S. China Sea Drill

Australian and Filipino troops held exercises near flashpoint South China Sea waters claimed by China, in which they simulated retaking an enemy-controlled island.

23 August

Asia Pacific

A Philippines' coast guard ship sailing past a Chinese coast guard ship during a joint search and rescue exercise between the Philippines and US coast guards near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Ships Chase, Block Philippine Boats in Disputed Sea

Eight Chinese ships chased and briefly blocked four Philippine boats on a resupply mission to a tiny garrison in the hotly contested South China Sea.

21 August

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia’s Biggest Warship Deployed in Philippine Drills

Australia's largest warship took part in joint drills with the Philippines and the United States in the disputed South China Sea.

8 August

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Demands Philippines Remove Ship From Disputed Waters

China renewed calls for the Philippines to remove an aging ship from a reef which Manila uses to press its stake in the Spratly Islands.

7 August

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Accuses China Coast Guard of Firing Water Cannon at Its Boats

The Philippines condemned China's Coast Guard for firing water cannon at its vessels in the disputed South China Sea, describing it as "illegal" and "dangerous."

Jul- 2023 -

27 July

Asia Pacific