The Philippines will keep exposing Chinese ship incursions in the South China Sea as part of its strategy to drive Chinese forces out of its territorial waters, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Sunday. PCG spokesman Jay Tarriela said this would prompt the international community to criticize China’s actions and prevent Chinese vessels from occupying…
Philippines Vows to Keep Exposing Chinese Incursions in South China Sea
July 10, 2023
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Philippines Raises Alarm Over Increase in Chinese Boats in Disputed Sea
MANILA—The Philippine military on Friday reported an “alarming” increase in the number of Chinese fishing vessels in disputed waters in the South China Sea, which it said threatens the security of the oil and gas-rich Reed Bank. From only a dozen in February, the number of Chinese fishing vessels “swarming” in Iroquois reef, just south…
Philippines Says Its Ships ‘Followed, Harassed’ by 2 Chinese Vessels in Disputed Sea
July 5, 2023
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday that two Chinese coast guard vessels had “followed, harassed, and obstructed” its ships on a support mission in the disputed South China Sea on June 30. PCG spokesman Jay Tarriela said the PCG vessels—BRP Malabrigo and BRP Malapascua—were assisting a naval operation in the Ayungin Shoal when…
Book Review: James Fenelon’s ‘Angels Against the Sun’
In “The Bridges at Toko-ri,” the movie about the Korean War based on James Michener’s novel, Adm. George Tarrant watches as his pilots take off from the pitching deck of a carrier to attack the enemy and asks, “Where do we get such men? They leave this ship and they do their job. … Where do…
Supreme Court Votes 6–3 to Uphold Murder Conviction Based on Another Defendant’s Confession
The Supreme Court upheld by 6–3 along ideological lines the conviction of Adam Samia, who was found guilty in a murder-for-hire scheme on the strength of another person’s written confession. In the June 23 ruling the six conservative justices found that Samia’s constitutional right to confront and cross-examine his co-defendant while he was being tried…
Philippine Ferry Catches Fire at Sea, All 120 People Aboard Rescued
MANILA, Philippines—All 120 passengers and crew members aboard a Philippine ferry that caught fire at sea on Sunday were rescued safely and the fire was extinguished, the coast guard said. The M/V Esperanza Star caught fire at dawn while traveling from Siquijor province to Bohol province in the central Philippines with 65 passengers and 55…
Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Northern Philippines
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the Philippines’ main island on Thursday, authorities said, halting some railway operations in the capital Manila. No casualties or major damage were reported after the quake, which struck out at sea at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.21 miles) and was felt in nearby provinces, the Philippine seismology agency…
Report: China Could See Biggest Millionaire Outflow
According to a new report, 13,000 millionaires could pour out of China, and take their cash with them. It continues a trend that started last year, but what’s driving the exodus? And how is the United States faring in comparison? Topics in this episode: Report: China Could See Biggest Millionaire Outflow Beijing Rebukes Blinken Ahead…
Philippines Raises Alert Level at Rumbling Volcano After Rockfall, Quakes
MANILA—The Philippines raised the alert level at the popular Mayon volcano by a notch on Thursday, after detecting volcanic earthquakes and hundreds of rockfall events. The 2,462-meter (8,077-foot) volcano in central Albay Province—a draw for tourists because of its near-perfect conical shape—”is exhibiting magmatic eruption,” the state volcanology agency said in a statement. At “alert…
US, Japan, Philippines Hold 1st Ever Trilateral Sea Exercise to Strengthen Defense Ties
June 7, 2023
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The coast guards of the United States, Japan, and the Philippines conducted their first ever trilateral exercises in the South China Sea to strengthen defense cooperation amid China’s growing assertiveness. Around 400 coast guard personnel from the three nations participated in the week-long Kaagapay maritime exercise, which began on June 1 in the Philippine waters…
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