Philippines names 4 new bases for US forces amid China fury
1 year, 8 months ago

Philippines names 4 new bases for US forces amid China fury

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Philippine government on Monday identified four new local military areas where rotational batches of American forces with their weapons will be allowed to stay indefinitely despite strong objections from China. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an expanded U.S. military presence in the country by allowing American forces to station in the four additional Philippine military bases under the 2014 Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the longtime treaty allies. Those two locations have infuriated Chinese officials because they would provide U.S. forces with a staging ground close to southern China and Taiwan, the self-ruled island Beijing claims as its own. In a closed doors meeting in Manila with their Philippine counterparts last month, a Chinese Foreign Ministry delegation expressed its strong opposition to an expanded U.S. military presence in the Philippines, Philippine officials said.

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Philippines shifts focus from insurgency to maritime defence against China
1 month, 1 week ago

Philippines shifts focus from insurgency to maritime defence against China

Firstpost  

The ongoing Biden administration is strengthening its military alliances in the Indo-Pacific region to counterbalance China’s growing influence. Philippine Navy Ship Ramon Alcaraz PS16 deploy rubber boats as they prepare to seize an island from foreign forces during a Philippine military multi-service joint exercise on Wednesday Nov. 6, 2024 at Loaita island locally called Kota island at the disputed South …

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

It is ludicrous of the Philippine military chief to repeatedly demand that China pay damages for and return the rifles seized during a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine personnel in the South China Sea in June. The China Coast Guard has been warning Philippine vessels not to make provocative moves or venture into the waters around China's islands every time …

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

It is ludicrous of the Philippine military chief to repeatedly demand that China pay damages for and return the rifles seized during a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine personnel in the South China Sea in June. The China Coast Guard has been warning Philippine vessels not to make provocative moves or venture into the waters around China's islands every time …

Philippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Philippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea

The Independent  

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US missile deployment to Philippines 'incredibly important' for combat readiness, US general says
2 months ago

US missile deployment to Philippines 'incredibly important' for combat readiness, US general says

The Independent  

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US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says
3 months, 4 weeks ago

US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The U.S. military is open to consultations about escorting Philippine ships in the disputed South China Sea, the head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Tuesday amid a spike in hostilities between Beijing and Manila in the disputed waters. Asked if the U.S. military would consider escorting Philippine ships delivering food and other supplies to Filipino forces in …

Philippines Urges China To Halt 'Provocative And Dangerous' Actions After Flare Incidents
4 months ago

Philippines Urges China To Halt 'Provocative And Dangerous' Actions After Flare Incidents

News 18  

The Philippines called on Beijing on Saturday to “immediately cease all provocative and dangerous actions” after accusing it of “unjustifiably” deploying flares from China occupied Subi Reef on Aug. 22 while a Manila aircraft was conducting patrols. The same aircraft also “faced harassment” from a Chinese jet fighter while it was conducting a surveillance flight near Scarborough Shoal on Aug. …

Philippines says China was `dramatically’ alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north
4 months, 1 week ago

Philippines says China was `dramatically’ alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — China expressed its “very dramatic” alarm over a mid-range missile system that the U.S. military recently deployed to the Philippines, and warned it could destabilize the region. Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, expressed China’s concern over the U.S. mid-range missile deployment to the Philippines during their talks last month in Laos …

Philippines says China was `dramatically' alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north
4 months, 1 week ago

Philippines says China was `dramatically' alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north

The Independent  

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Philippines protests Chinese air force jets’ firing of flares in the path of patrol plane
4 months, 1 week ago

Philippines protests Chinese air force jets’ firing of flares in the path of patrol plane

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government said Tuesday it has filed a diplomatic protest against Beijing after Chinese jets flew dangerously close and fired a volley of flares in the path of a Philippine air force patrol plane over a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said over the weekend that the actions by …

Philippines says China air force harassed its plane over disputed reef
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippines says China air force harassed its plane over disputed reef

The Hindu  

The Philippine military on Saturday accused China's air force of "dangerous and provocative actions" against one of its planes patrolling over a disputed South China Sea reef. Two China air force aircraft "executed a dangerous manoeuvre at around 9:00 a.m. and dropped flares in the path of our NC-212i," armed forces chief General Romeo Brawner said in a statement, recounting …

Philippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Philippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine government personnel transported food and other supplies Saturday to a fiercely disputed shoal occupied by a Filipino navy contingent but closely guarded by Beijing’s forces in the South China Sea and no confrontations were reported, Philippine officials said. It was the first Philippine government supply trip to the Second Thomas Shoal, which has been the scene …

Philippines Reaches ‘Arrangement’ With China In South China Sea Reef Resupply Missions, Shuts Down Chinese-Run Online Gambling Industry
5 months ago

Philippines Reaches ‘Arrangement’ With China In South China Sea Reef Resupply Missions, Shuts Down Chinese-Run Online Gambling Industry

News 18  

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered an immediate ban on widespread and mostly Chinese-run online gaming operations, accusing them of venturing into crimes, including financial scams, human trafficking, torture, kidnappings and murder. Marcos announced the decision during his state-of-the-nation address, when he also said that the Philippines would press efforts to strengthen its defensive capability by forging security …

Japan and Philippines trying to finish defense pact for signing in Manila as alarm grows over China
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan and Philippines trying to finish defense pact for signing in Manila as alarm grows over China

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Top defense and foreign affairs officials of Japan and the Philippines will meet in Manila next month to strengthen strategic ties and discuss regional concerns, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said Friday at a time of escalating concerns over China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea. Marcos said last year that the proposed defense pact …

Philippines says it won’t back down, but won’t start a war, after clash with Chinese Coast Guard
6 months ago

Philippines says it won’t back down, but won’t start a war, after clash with Chinese Coast Guard

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The president of the Philippines said Sunday his country would not yield to “any foreign power” after Chinese forces injured Filipino navy personnel and damaged at least two military boats with machetes, axes and hammers in a clash in the disputed South China Sea, but added the Philippines would never instigate a war. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. …

Philippines won’t invoke mutual defense treaty with US after Chinese confrontation at disputed shoal
6 months ago

Philippines won’t invoke mutual defense treaty with US after Chinese confrontation at disputed shoal

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines said Friday it has no plan to invoke its mutual defense treaty with the United States after the Chinese coast guard reportedly rammed, boarded and used machetes and axes to damage two Philippine navy boats in a chaotic faceoff that injured Filipino navy personnel at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. President Ferdinand …

Philippines says it will forge security alliances and stage combat drills despite China’s opposition
7 months ago

Philippines says it will forge security alliances and stage combat drills despite China’s opposition

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will continue to build security alliances and stage joint combat drills in disputed waters to defend its territorial interests, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Friday, dismissing China’s criticisms of such moves as paranoia. Since territorial hostilities with China surged last year in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration has taken steps …

The Philippines' provocations threaten regional security
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Philippines' provocations threaten regional security

China Daily  

Ren'ai Reef In the backdrop of its provocative actions near Huangyan Island, the Philippines is staking claim over an "exclusive economic zone", which is but just a ploy to establish a legal basis for further encroachments in the South China Sea and challenge China's sovereignty in the region. The Philippines' strategy involves leveraging maritime jurisdiction outlined in the United Nations …

US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills in the disputed South China Sea
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills in the disputed South China Sea

Hindustan Times  

LAOAG, Philippines — U.S. and Philippine forces, backed by an Australian air force surveillance aircraft, unleashed a barrage of high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes Wednesday and sank a mock enemy ship as part of largescale war drills in and near the disputed South China Sea that have antagonized Beijing. US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills …

U.S., Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S., Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea

The Hindu  

Military force from the United States, Australian and the Philippines launched a barrage of high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes to sink a ship on May 8 as part of largescale war drills in waters facing the disputed South China Sea that have antagonized Beijing. Mr. Marcos has ordered his military to shift its focus to external defense from decades-long …

US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills in the disputed South China Sea
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills in the disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

LAOAG, Philippines — U.S. and Philippine forces, backed by an Australian air force surveillance aircraft, unleashed a barrage of high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes Wednesday and sank a mock enemy ship as part of largescale war drills in and near the disputed South China Sea that have antagonized Beijing. Marcos has ordered his military to shift its focus to …

US, Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US, Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea

The Independent  

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US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan

Associated Press  

ITBAYAT, Philippines — U.S. Marines and their Filipino counterparts darted out of Black Hawk helicopters during combat drills Monday in the Philippines’ northernmost island town along the strategic Bashi Channel off southern Taiwan — a flashpoint in the military rivalry between Washington and Beijing. They come against the backdrop of China’s increasingly assertive actions in the disputed South China Sea, …

US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan

The Independent  

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The Philippines will only shoot itself in the foot: China Daily editorial
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Philippines will only shoot itself in the foot: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is behaving roguishly by denying there was a gentleman's agreement between his predecessor and Beijing over the maritime disputes between the two countries. The Philippine government has announced that the "backward deal" between its predecessor and Beijing over the South China Sea issue is contrary to the national interests of the Philippines and is not …

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea
8 months ago

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed Beijing. While the Philippine military maintains that the Balikatan — Tagalog for “shoulder-to-shoulder” — trainings are not directed at a particular country, some of their main conflict scenarios are set …

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea
8 months ago

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea

The Independent  

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No willingness in region to join the Philippines' games
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No willingness in region to join the Philippines' games

China Daily  

Ren'ai Reef The Philippines on Tuesday accused the China Coast Guard of carrying out "dangerous maneuvers" that led to a collision between one of its coast guard ships and a Chinese vessel. Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela said in a social media post: "Their reckless and illegal actions led to a collision", which caused "minor structural damage" to the …

The Philippines puts itself on US menu
10 months ago

The Philippines puts itself on US menu

China Daily  

Ren'ai Reef The China Coast Guard announced on Thursday that it had expelled a vessel from the Philippine bureau of fisheries and aquatic resources for illegally intruding into waters near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea. As a close ally of the US in the Asia-Pacific, the Philippines is an example of a country falling victim to the "at …

The Philippines Is Exercising Growing Agency on the Taiwan Issue
10 months ago

The Philippines Is Exercising Growing Agency on the Taiwan Issue

The Diplomat  

The Taiwanese people have spoken: the long-time Democratic Progressive Party politician Lai Ching-te will be the next president and possibly sustain and improve upon his predecessor’s efforts to stand up for the island nation’s interests. Unprecedentedly, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. publicly congratulated President-elect Lai in a post on X, stating that he looked forward to “close collaboration, strengthening mutual …

US military drills in Philippines unaffected by America’s focus on Ukraine and Gaza, US general says
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US military drills in Philippines unaffected by America’s focus on Ukraine and Gaza, US general says

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Combat exercises between the United States and the Philippines involving thousands of forces each year will not be affected by America’s focus on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, a U.S. general said Thursday. Some of last year’s Balikatan exercises were held in Philippine coastal areas across the sea from the Taiwan Strait and the …

'No longer gray zone...': Philippines opens coast guard surveillance base in South China Sea to counter China
1 year ago

'No longer gray zone...': Philippines opens coast guard surveillance base in South China Sea to counter China

Firstpost  

Confrontations between Chinese and Philippine ships have intensified this year in the contested waters, resulting in minor but alarming collisions near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal occupied by a Filipino marine contingent in October As Manila steps up attempts to resist China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard on Friday inaugurated a new surveillance …

The Philippines opens a new monitoring base on a remote island in the disputed South China Sea
1 year ago

The Philippines opens a new monitoring base on a remote island in the disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

THITU ISLAND, South China Sea — The Philippines inaugurated a new coast guard monitoring base Friday on an island occupied by Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea and plans to expand joint patrols with the United States and Australia to counter China’s “pure bullying” in the strategic waterway, a Philippine security official said. The U.S. has repeatedly warned …

The US and the Philippines conduct joint air, sea patrols in South China Sea not far from Taiwan
1 year, 1 month ago

The US and the Philippines conduct joint air, sea patrols in South China Sea not far from Taiwan

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The United States and the Philippines are conducting joint air and maritime patrols in the South China Sea, which come as the two countries step up cooperation in the face of growingly aggressive Chinese activity in the area. They come only days after Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called the situation in the South China Sea increasingly “dire” …

China’s forces shadow a Philippine navy ship near disputed shoal, sparking new exchange of warnings
1 year, 1 month ago

China’s forces shadow a Philippine navy ship near disputed shoal, sparking new exchange of warnings

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine navy patrol ship was shadowed by Chinese forces near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, sparking a fresh exchange of accusations and warnings between the Asian neighbors Tuesday. The frequent confrontations, which led to an Oct. 22 collision of Chinese and Philippine vessels near another disputed shoal, have prompted the United States to …

Marcos says Philippines is not looking for trouble but will defend waters against Chinese aggression
1 year, 2 months ago

Marcos says Philippines is not looking for trouble but will defend waters against Chinese aggression

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine president said Friday that his country does not want a confrontation but will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard dismantled a floating barrier placed by China at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. A Philippine surveillance aircraft deployed Thursday spotted two Chinese coast guard vessels closely guarding the shoal’s entrance, making …

Philippines says it will remove any barrier China installs in the disputed South China Sea
1 year, 2 months ago

Philippines says it will remove any barrier China installs in the disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino forces would dismantle any floating barrier that China’s coast guard may install in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine admiral said Wednesday after Manila infuriated China by removing one such obstruction in a contested shoal. China will continue to safeguard territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests of Huangyan Island.” Philippine Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos, …

Australian, US, Filipino forces practice retaking an island in a drill along the South China Sea
1 year, 3 months ago

Australian, US, Filipino forces practice retaking an island in a drill along the South China Sea

The Hindu  

Australian and Filipino forces, backed by U.S. Marines, practiced retaking an island seized by hostile forces in a large military drill Friday on the northwestern Philippine coast facing the disputed South China Sea. On Monday, Australian, Filipino and American forces conducted air assault maneuvers in Rizal town in western Palawan province, which also faces the South China Sea. Marles and …

The Philippines in danger of being sucked into US-China conflict over Taiwan
1 year, 7 months ago

The Philippines in danger of being sucked into US-China conflict over Taiwan

The Hindu  

Published : May 18, 2023 11:00 IST - 10 MINS READ THE Philippine government had until recently refused to take sides in the looming confrontation between the US and China, but it suddenly shifted gears. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that the US “was threatening peace and stability” in the region with its move to establish more military bases …

U.S., Filipino forces show firepower at sea amid China tension
1 year, 7 months ago

U.S., Filipino forces show firepower at sea amid China tension

The Hindu  

American and Filipino forces sank a ship with a barrage of high-precision rockets, airstrikes and artillery fire in their largest war drills on Wednesday in Philippine waters facing the disputed South China Sea which are likely to antagonize China. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. watched the American show of firepower from an observation tower in the coastal town of San Antonio …

US, Filipino forces show firepower at sea amid China tension
1 year, 7 months ago

US, Filipino forces show firepower at sea amid China tension

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO, Philippines — American and Filipino forces sank a ship with a barrage of high-precision rockets, airstrikes and artillery fire in their largest war drills on Wednesday in Philippine waters facing the disputed South China Sea which are likely to antagonize China. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. watched the American show of firepower from an observation tower in the coastal …

China’s FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties
1 year, 8 months ago

China’s FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — China’s foreign minister said Saturday his country is willing to work with the Philippines to resolve their differences, as tensions rise over Beijing’s behavior in the disputed South China Sea and Manila’s deeping military cooperation with the U.S. Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks in Manila with his Philippine counterpart, Enrique Manalo, and was scheduled to meet …

US displays firepower in combat drills with Philippines
1 year, 8 months ago

US displays firepower in combat drills with Philippines

Associated Press  

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines — U.S. and Filipino forces on Thursday blasted vehicles with anti-tank missiles in combat-readiness drills in the Philippines that are part of a show of American firepower that has alarmed China. They involve about 17,600 military personnel and will feature live-fire maneuvers, including a ship-sinking rocket attack and beach assaults to simulate retaking an island near the …

China warns as US, Philippines stage combat drills
1 year, 8 months ago

China warns as US, Philippines stage combat drills

The Independent  

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China warns as US, Philippines stage combat drills
1 year, 8 months ago

China warns as US, Philippines stage combat drills

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — China warned on Wednesday that a deepening security alliance between the United States and the Philippines should not harm its security and territorial interests and interfere in long-simmering territorial disputes in the South China Sea. When asked to comment on the combat exercises between American and Filipino forces that started on Tuesday in the Philippines, the Chinese …

Philippines, US start largest ever drills in South China Sea
1 year, 8 months ago

Philippines, US start largest ever drills in South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

Balikatan exercises will involve more than 17,000 troops and come amid rising regional tensions. The United States and the Philippines have begun their largest-ever military drills, which will include a live-fire exercise on a sunken ship in the South China Sea. “The Balikatan Exercise enhances both the AFP and the United States Armed Forces’ tactics, techniques, and procedures across a …

Philippines names 4 new camps for US forces amid China fury
1 year, 8 months ago

Philippines names 4 new camps for US forces amid China fury

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government on Monday identified four new military camps, including some across the sea from Taiwan, where rotating batches of American forces will be allowed to be stationed indefinitely despite strong objections from China. The four new military sites for American forces are “suitable and mutually beneficial” and will “boost the disaster response of the country” …

Philippines announces locations of 4 bases to be used by US army
1 year, 8 months ago

Philippines announces locations of 4 bases to be used by US army

Al Jazeera  

One site is near the hotly disputed South China Sea and another not far from Taiwan. The office of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has named the four additional bases that United States forces will have access to under an existing defence agreement to expand military cooperation. The Philippine government announced in February that it would allow rotating batches of …

Chinese diplomats oppose US military presence in Philippines
1 year, 9 months ago

Chinese diplomats oppose US military presence in Philippines

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese diplomats expressed their strong opposition to an expanded United States military presence in the Philippines in closed-door talks with their Filipino counterparts Thursday in Manila, a Filipino official said, underscoring the intense U.S.-China rivalry in the region. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and Philippine Foreign Undersecretary Theresa Lazaro led the talks aimed at assessing overall …

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