Tag: South China Sea
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Hontiveros Supports Multinational Maritime Exercise, Affirms Philippine Maritime Rights
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has expressed her support for the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) held on February 5, involving the Philippines, the United States, Australia, and Japan. The event, which took place in Manila, was highlighted by Hontiveros as a crucial step towards ensuring a ‘free, open, and secure’ Indo-Pacific region. She…
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Philippines Stands Firm in West Philippine Sea Amid Foreign Threats
The National Maritime Council (NMC) has thrown its full weight behind President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s unwavering commitment to safeguard the Philippines’ sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The council emphasized the nation’s steadfast opposition to any foreign incursions and its dedication to defending its territory in line with international law. This support comes…
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US and Japan Stand Firm Against China’s Aggressive Moves in South China Sea
In a significant show of unity, US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru have voiced strong objections to China’s maritime assertions and its aggressive and provocative actions in the South China Sea. This stance was made clear during their bilateral summit in Washington, D.C. on February 7, 2025, where they also criticized…
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Philippine and US Defense Leaders Strategize on South China Sea Deterrence
In a significant move to bolster security in the South China Sea, the defense secretaries of the Philippines and the United States convened to discuss strategies for reestablishing deterrence. The conversation took place during an introductory call on February 5 between Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The dialogue…
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Philippines to Boost ASEAN’s Role in Regional Issues During 2026 Chairmanship
The Philippines is set to enhance the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) influence on regional and global issues when it assumes the ASEAN chairmanship in 2026. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo announced this during the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, emphasizing the country’s intent to address critical regional challenges such as the Myanmar crisis and…
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Philippines to Amplify ASEAN’s Role in Regional Issues During 2026 Chairmanship
The Philippines is set to take a proactive stance in enhancing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) influence on regional and global issues when it assumes the ASEAN chairmanship in 2026. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo announced this during the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, emphasizing the country’s intent to address critical regional challenges such…
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Marcos Challenges China: Cease Hostilities or Keep US Missiles
In a bold statement from Cebu City, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. responded sharply to China’s disapproval of the US Typhon missile system stationed in the Philippines. Marcos declared his readiness to withdraw the missiles if China would end its aggressive behavior in the West Philippine Sea. He highlighted the disparity between the criticisms from China…
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Philippines Forced to Defend Sovereignty Against Chinese Aggression, Says Defense Secretary
In a recent interview with the Hoover Institution’s ‘Battlegrounds’, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed that the Philippines is compelled to defend itself due to China’s illegal actions in its waters. Teodoro highlighted that China’s aggressive moves in the West Philippine Sea, part of the South China Sea, are tantamount to forcibly stealing the…
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Philippines Forced to Defend Against China’s Illegal Maritime Actions, Says Defense Secretary
In a recent interview with Hoover Institution’s ‘Battlegrounds’, Philippine National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed that China’s unlawful actions in the country’s waters are compelling the Philippines to stand up and protect its rights. Teodoro highlighted that China’s aggressive tactics in the West Philippine Sea, including the use of maritime forces to swarm the…
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Philippines Forced to Defend Itself Against China’s Illegal Maritime Actions, Says Defense Secretary
In a recent interview with Hoover Institution’s ‘Battlegrounds’, Philippine National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed that China’s unlawful actions in the country’s waters are pushing the Philippines to take defensive measures and stand up for its rights. Teodoro highlighted that China’s aggressive tactics in the West Philippine Sea, including the use of maritime forces…
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