Philippines Expecting Further Chinese Escalation in South China Sea, Official Says
After a tumultuous 2023, the Philippines is set for another year of confrontation in contested waters.
Source: thediplomat.com
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AFP Chief inspects infra projects in EDCA sites near West PH Sea
Gen. Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), recently visited under-construction and completed infrastructure projects in two Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in Palawan near the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Source: mb.com.ph
Dream vacation turns into nightmare as dive yacht sinks off Palawan
The Philippine Coast Guard command center received information from Coast Guard District Palawan about the sinking of “M/Y Dream Keeper” off Tubbataha, which is home to marine protected area (MPA) Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, on April 30, 2023.
Puerto Princesa Melchora Aquino Tubbataha Reef Teresa Magbanua Armando Balilo Philippine Coast Guard
Source: mb.com.ph
Amphibious assault ship wields firepower during shoulder-to-shoulder drills in the Philippines
The weapons drill was part of the largest-ever annual Balikatan exercise, involving 17,600 troops from both nations, which kicked off April 11 and concludes April 28.
Source: stripes.com
U.S. and Philippine Navy Ships and Equipment at Balikatan 2023
The United States Navy and Philippine Navy announced the maritime patrol equipment available for the 2023 Balikatan exercises.
Source: esquiremag.ph
China: Stop US use of bases to protect 150,000 Pinoys in Taiwan
China cranked up its anti-American rhetoric Friday, as its ambassador urged the Philippines to deny US troops access to its
Source: manilastandard.net
AFP gears up for 'Balikatan' Exercises in April – Manila Bulletin
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has started its preparations for the 38th iteration of the Balikatan Exercises with the United States Armed Forces in April. The Philippine Marine Corps and the United States Marine Corps perform an amphibious landing exercise in Claveria, Cagayan on Mar
Source: mb.com.ph
China Coast Guard vessel shadows PH supply boat to Ayungin Shoal – military
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel challenged and sailed dangerously close to a Philippine boat which brought fresh food, Noche Buena packages, and other supplies to soldiers stationed on Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Saturday, Dec. 17. Photo: Western Comm
Source: mb.com.ph
Philippines Seeks Explanation From China Over Seizure of Rocket Debris
The incident close to the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island was just the latest between the two nations in the disputed South China Sea.
Source: thediplomat.com
Probe underway on blasts near Pagasa Island – Faustino
Authorities are investigating the reported explosions heard on Zamora (Subi) Reef near Pagasa (Thitu) Island in Palawan moments after a China Coast Guard (CCG) seized a suspected Chinese rocket debris from the Philippine Navy (PN). DND OIC Jose Faustino Jr. (File photo by DND) Senior Undersecr
Source: mb.com.ph