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Hegseth Discusses South China Sea ‘Deterrence’ With Philippines
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines during a call with his counterpart in Manila in the face of geopolitical tensions in South China Sea.
Is Squad the new ‘monster’ Philippines is turning to in South China Sea?
According to Philippine media reports, the US, the Philippines, Australia, and Japan held a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea on Wednesday. At the same time, Philippine media did not hesitate to hype the so-called Chinese "monster ship.
Hegseth, the Philippines discuss South China Sea
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines during a call with his counterpart in Manila in the face of geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea.
Philippine And Partnered Navies Train In Contested South China Sea
U.S., Japanese, and Australian naval assets joined the Philippines in a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity within the Southeast Asian country's exclusive economic zone on February 5.
China Criticizes Philippines Over Joint Drills in South China Sea - TaiwanPlus News
China has conducted military patrols in the South China Sea while the Philippines was holding joint naval drills with the U.S., Japan and Australia, saying Manila is undermining Beijing's claims in the region.
PH, US defense chiefs tackle 'reestablishing deterrence' in South China Sea | INQToday
The defense chiefs of the Philippines and the United States discuss South China Sea issues amid Beijing's recent encroachments into Philippine waters.
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With Assist From America, Philippines Is Standing Up to China — but for How Long?
The close coordination between Washington and Manila on defense against China represents a distinct improvement from before ...
Manila’s hype about ‘Chinese spies’ is political manipulation that harms its own interests
Recently, the Philippines has frequently sensationalized the issue of "Chinese spies." In an interview on Monday, Philippine ...
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Manila should reconsider who its friends are
The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Air Force conducted a routine patrol in the airspace of China's Huangyan Island ...
US Ally Alarmed as China's Warships Stage Show of Force in Coastal Waters
The navy ships were observed as China's coast guard presence near the Philippines' main island reached the 30-day mark.
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No response from China over 'exchange deal,' says Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he has yet to get a response from China regarding his pronouncement that he ...
A flurry of international naval drills around PH prompts complaints from China
A flurry of naval drills surrounding the Philippines involving the United States and its partners has prompted complaints ...
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China will always see PH presence in WPS – Marcos
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed the country's commitment to defending its sovereignty in the West ...
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China ‘regrets’ Panama withdrawal from project
BEIJING – China on Friday said it “regrets” Panama’s decision to withdraw from Beijing’s Belt and Road infrastructure program ...
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Philippines suspends South China Sea survey after China's 'harassment'
MANILA, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The Philippines said on Saturday it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea ...
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Marcos: Philippines can't drive off China ships but won't stop patrols
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. acknowledged on Thursday, February 6 that the Philippines lacks the naval capability to drive ...