The Philippines has installed five 30-foot-long navigational buoys bearing the national flag on four islands near the disputed South China Sea, where Beijing has increased its military presence. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced on May 18 the placement of five navigational buoys on four important islands—Lawak Island, Likas Island, Parola Island, and Pag-asa Island—in…
Philippines Installs ‘Sovereign Markers’ Over Islands in Disputed South China Sea
Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Son of Ex-Dictator, Poised to Win Philippines Presidency
Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son, and namesake of the former Filipino dictator, took a huge lead in the unofficial vote count on Tuesday, paving the way for the once-unthinkable return to power of the country’s notorious political dynasty. Former senator Marcos Jr., popularly known as “Bongbong,” garnered 30.6 million possible votes on Tuesday morning, double…
Philippines Ambassador to China, Jose Santiago ‘Chito’ Sta. Romana, Has Died at Age 74
The Philippines’ ambassador to China, Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta. Romana, died at the age of 74, the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said April 19. The DFA said in a statement that the Philippine embassy in Beijing is coordinating with the Chinese authorities for the immediate repatriation of his remains. “It is with the…
Philippines’ Marcos Jr., Duterte’s Daughter Vow to Revive Nuclear Energy If They Win Election
Philippine presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his running mate Sara Duterte, daughter of sitting President Rodrigo Duterte, vowed to incorporate nuclear power plants into the country’s energy mix if they win the May 9 election. Marcos Jr., a former senator and the son and namesake of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., emerged…
Japan, Philippines to Bolster Defense Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions
Japan and the Philippines agreed on Saturday to consider facilitating “reciprocal visits” to strengthen defense cooperation amid regional tensions in the South China Sea, where Beijing has increased military activity. The two countries’ foreign and defense ministers held their first “2+2” security meeting in Tokyo, during which they laid the groundwork for the next decade…
South Korea Seeks US Nuclear Protection; Taiwan Receives Patriot Missile Defense Support
April 7, 2022
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AUKUS, the U.S.-UK-Australia security agreement, will build hypersonic weapons, as China is the main threat in the Indo-Pacific. While the Chinese Communist Party refuses to condemn Russia, more and more countries are taking notice of the future of Asia. The United States has a central role as a Pacific power, and Japan, Korea, the Philippines,…
Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over Navy’s ‘Lingering Presence’ in Territory
The Philippines said Monday that it summoned China’s ambassador over the “illegal intrusion” and “lingering presence” of a Chinese navy ship in the country’s waters, and to demand China respect its territory. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said in a statement that a Chinese reconnaissance ship entered Philippine waters without permission from Jan. 29…
Philippines Officially Signs Deal With India to Acquire Supersonic Cruise Missile
The Philippines have formally inked an 18.9 billion pesos ($370 million) contract with India for the acquisition of Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles, its defense ministry said in a statement on Friday. The 290-kilometer (180 miles) range Brahmos shore-based anti-ship missile system is produced by an Indo-Russian defense corporation BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India…
More Than 300 Twitter Accounts Suspended for Promoting Philippines’ Presidential Front Runner
Twitter on Friday suspended over 300 accounts linked to Philippines presidential election candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s support network, following an investigative report by local media alleging that Marcos-related accounts and hashtags were dominating the platform. Veteran politician Marcos, 64, popularly known as “Bongbong,” is the son of the late dictator overthrown in a 1986 “people…
US Should Provide Philippines With Ballistic Missiles to Defend Against China
January 17, 2022
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News Analysis Russia is making inroads against democracies and traditional U.S. allies like the Philippines, India, and Turkey, with its supply of cheap but unreliable defense exports. The latest export win for Moscow came on Jan. 14, when Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana communicated that Manila approved an acquisition of the BrahMos supersonic missile system…
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