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New U.S. administration signals focus on China
The new Trump administration sees China as a threat to U.S. security and warns against coercive actions in Asia. President Donald Trump has vowed repeatedly
Filipinos strongly back government efforts in West Philippine Sea dispute, according to latest survey
The latest OCTA Research survey on January 17 revealed that an overwhelming majority of Filipinos back the government’s efforts to resolve the maritime territorial dispute
Disinformation networks cash in on confrontations between China, Philippines in disputed South China Sea
According to an investigation by AFP on November 26, 2024, disinformation networks are manipulating the violent confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South
Chinese man, two Filipino accomplices arrested for espionage in Philippines
Philippine authorities arrested a Chinese national and two Filipino accomplices in Makati City on January 17 for allegedly gathering sensitive
Philippines, U.S. hold naval drills in West Philippine Sea amid rising tensions with China
The Philippines and the United States conducted their fifth joint maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Armed
China agrees to Filipino resupply missions at Ayungin Shoal, after violent clash one year ago
The Philippines and China have agreed to indefinitely implement a framework that allows Manila to conduct resupply missions and troop
Philippines, Japan strengthen security cooperation amid South China Sea tensions
Japan has expressed serious concern over escalating tensions in the South China Sea, strongly opposing any unilateral efforts to alter
Philippines warns China not to reclaim at Scarborough Shoal
Philippines files diplomatic protest over illegal Chinese vessels’ presence
The Philippine government has strongly denounced the continued presence and provocative actions of Chinese vessels in the country’s territorial waters, particularly within its exclusive economic
Indonesia undertakes balancing act in bilateral ties with China
Under the new administration of new president Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia is trying to achieve a delicate balancing act with regard to its bilateral ties with
China’s “monster ship” returns to Philippine waters
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on January 12, issued a warning that China could encroach upon other countries’ exclusive economic zones (EEZs) if its vessel
Philippines’ pivot: Balancing economic gains amid geopolitical shifts
December 31, 2024 marked the Philippines’ deadline for employees of outlawed Chinese online gaming operators to leave the country or face penalties, including permanent blacklisting.
Filipino livelihood at stake: China in West Philippine Sea
China asserts presence at Scarborough Shoal with “monster ship”
Growing threat of China’s actions in West Philippine Sea
Taiwan a flashpoint undermining Sino-U.S. tensions in Trump 2.0
Philippines rejects China’s sovereignty claims, strengthens defense
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore spokesperson Jay Tarriela has called out China for creating a script to justify its provocations in the South China Sea,
Philippines to acquire U.S.-made missile system despite China’s objection
The Philippines is taking a firm stance by moving forward with plans to acquire the U.S.-made Typhon missile system, dismissing China’s demands for its removal.
Islanders on Philippines’ Thitu Island face China’s wrath
Thitu Island, the largest of the Philippine-administered islands and second largest naturally occurring island in Spratly Islands, South China Sea, is one of the world’s
75% of organizations see social unrest as top risk in fragmented world, says report
According to the International SOS 2025 Risk Outlook report, in a fragmenting world, 65% of the surveyed senior risk professionals perceive that risks have increased
Marcos rejects deployment of Navy warships in West Philippine Sea, calls it “provocative”
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on December 10, rejected the idea to deploy Philippine warships to the West Philippine Sea in response to China’s actions,
China fires high-intensity laser at Filipino boat in West Philippine Sea
A Chinese vessel struck the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship BRP Datu Tamblot with a “high-intensity laser” in the West Philippine Sea
Tensions rise in West Philippine Sea as Chinese vessels continue to harass Filipino boats
Tensions in the West Philippine Sea escalated on December 4 as five Chinese ships shot powerful water cannon and rammed Philippine vessels conducting routine maritime
Philippines, South Korea boost defense ties amid conflicts with China
On October 7, Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr and South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was on a state visit to Manila, upgraded bilateral
South China Sea tensions to persist in Trump’s presidency, analysts say
Vietnam slams China for attacks on fishermen in contested South China Sea
Russia stages military drills in disputed South China Sea
Philippines detains illegal Chinese crew, finds PLA uniform on dredger in Bataan
Philippine military reaffirms loyalty to Constitution amid Duterte-Marcos political clash
New U.S. task force backs Philippines in South China Sea crisis
Terrorists exploiting global tensions, says report
Terrorists continue to adapt their methods and narratives to exploit global events, digital technology, and societal vulnerabilities, according to the
INTERPOL tackles cyber-enabled human trafficking using new approach
An innovative new operation to tackle the emerging trend of human trafficking facilitated by technology, including social media, apps and
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