A Philippine court on Wednesday cleared a Nobel Prize-winning journalist and her news site of tax-evasion charges filed by the former Duterte government in 2018, a verdict that rights group hailed as “a victory” for the Philippine media. The court acquitted Maria Ressa and Rappler Holdings Corp. (RHC) as prosecutors failed to prove “beyond reasonable…
Philippine Court Acquits Nobel Laureate of Tax Charges Filed by Former Government
US Defense Chief to Hold Talks With ‘Critical Allies’ Amid China, North Korea Threats
January 18, 2023
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit South Korea and the Philippines to bolster ties with “critical allies” in the face of growing threats posed by the communist Chinese and North Korean regimes, the Pentagon said Tuesday. Pentagon press secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters that Austin would meet with “senior government and military…
Philippine Court Rules Disputed Sea Exploration Deal With China, Vietnam ‘Unconstitutional’
The Philippine Supreme Court (SC) ruled on Jan. 10 that the country’s 2005 oil exploration deal with China and Vietnam was unconstitutional for allowing foreign entities to exploit natural resources in Philippine territories in the South China Sea. The Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU) was signed on Mar. 14, 2005, by state-run Philippines National Oil…
US Grants Philippines $7.5 Million to Combat Illegal Fishing in South China Sea
November 23, 2022
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The United States will provide $7.5 million to boost the Philippines’ capabilities to combat illegal fishing in the South China Sea, Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday, reaffirming the U.S. commitment to supporting its ally. The funding will help the Philippines increase its capacity and capability to counter illegal fishing, improve maritime domain awareness, and…
The Philippines Claims Chinese Coast Guard ‘Forcefully Retrieved’ Suspected Rocket Debris
The Philippines said Monday that the Chinese coast guard “forcefully retrieved” a floating object near in the South China Sea, which was believed to be debris from a recent Chinese rocket launch. Philippine Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos said the Philippine Navy received a report at 6:45 a.m. on Sunday that a floating object was spotted…
Philippine Coast Guard Trains With US, Japan Using Japanese Patrol Ship
October 31, 2022
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The Philippine coast guard has begun training with counterparts from Japan and the United States using a Japan-made patrol vessel amid China’s increased assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea. The training started early the week of Oct. 24, but it was not open to the media until Oct. 28. About 100 Philippine personnel and…
Philippines Scraps Russia Helicopter Deal, Buying From US Instead: President
The Philippine President said Thursday that his government would buy military helicopters from the United States as an “alternative” to the 16 Russian helicopters that were canceled by the former administration. Former President Rodrigo Duterte canceled the deal to buy 16 Mi-17 heavy-lift helicopters from Russia before his tenure ended in June over fears of…
US, Philippines Begin Large-Scale Joint Military Drills to Bolster Defense Ties
The Philippines and U.S. marines have launched two weeks of joint naval exercise to bolster military ties, with Japan and South Korea participating in the drill as “observers” for the first time. The Kamandag 6 is being held in the Philippines islands of Luzon, Batanes, and Palawan from Oct. 3 to Oct. 14. It involved…
US, Philippine Defense Chiefs Discuss Military Alliance Amid China–Taiwan Tension
Top defense officials of the United States and the Philippines have pledged to bolster military cooperation to tackle regional challenges amid the growing tensions between China and Taiwan. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Philippine counterpart Jose Faustino in Hawaii on Friday to discuss reinforcing the U.S.-Philippines mutual defense treaty and improving maritime…
Philippine Government Loses Bid to Declare Communist Party as Terrorist Organization
A court in the Philippines has denied the government’s petition to declare the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing terrorists, ruling that the acts committed were more akin to rebellion than terrorism. The government filed the petition against the CPP and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA), in February…
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