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The Philippines is closely watching the US presidential race but would view any change in leadership as an opportunity to renew the strengthening alliance between the two countries, Manila's longtime envoy to Washington said on Thursday.

The Philippine Coast Guard said a fisheries vessel is undeterred on its mission to reassure its fishermen rattled by China.

MANILA, Philippines: Chinese vessels moved to block access to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea early Saturday morning, as Philippine ships conducted another Rotation and Resupply (RoRe) mission to Filipino troops stationed on board BRP Sierra Madre.

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to continue its rotational deployment of ships in the West Philippine Sea in a move that does not intend to provoke anybody but will merely ensure that Filipino fishers are protected against Chinas harassment and incursions.

A newly upgraded warship is reinforcing Philippine forces on the front lines of the Southeast Asian countrys territorial feud with China.

Manila should take note of how Malaysia and Vietnam have managed to make the most of their maritime resources while navigating their territorial disputes with China, and rethink its own approach.

The United States has long taken for granted the security and effectiveness of shipping lanes. Americans count on them to fill store shelves with products around the world, while not giving how they get there a second thought. Now security concerns in the Red Sea and drought induced capacity constraints limiting the Panama Canal are forcing shippers to reroute, resulting in delays and higher shipping costs. This occurs in the backdrop of tensions in the Turkish Straits and the South China Sea wi...

To avoid a conflict with China, America needs a clearer strategy.

Unspecified CCP and Russian officials held collaboration talks on the military application of artificial intelligence (AI) in early February. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the officials “discussed doctrinal guidelines and initiatives of Russia a

Chinas maritime forces are monitoring all of the Philippines resupply missions to Manila-held territory in the South China Sea.