Philippines, South China Sea
Philippines wants U.S. and Japan to take over rail deal eyed by China
The $868 million Subic-Clark railway will link former U.S. military bases turned commercial hubs and form part of the planned Luzon Economic Corridor.
China sounds warning after Philippines and US announce most expansive military drills yet
Exercises starting on Monday will be the first to be held outside Philippines’ territorial waters, and come amid a rise in tensions in the South China Sea
Philippines, New Zealand Eye Forces Deal, Share Concern Over South China Sea
China claims almost the entire South China Sea, a conduit for more than $3 trillion in annual ship commerce. The Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei have competing claims over some parts of the South China Sea.
Philippines Wants US, Japan to Take Over Rail Deal Eyed by China
A Philippine freight railway project may be built with the support of the US and Japan, an official in charge of it said, as Manila seeks alternative financing deals after dropping funding talks with China.
South China Sea: will Beijing hold back during the US-Philippine Balikatan military drills?
Next week's iteration of the annual joint exercise will be the biggest and a clear signal to Beijing, observers say China has a range of possible responses, some with the risk of mishaps Next week's massive Philippine-US naval drills to be held in the midst of flaring tensions in the South China Sea will put both Beijing's self-proclaimed restraint and the fragile US-China detente to the test,
China warns Philippines involvement in South China Sea will 'aggravate tensions' ahead of drills
China on Wednesday, April 17 warned the Philippines that resorting to external forces in maritime disputes would only “aggravate tensions” in the South China Sea. The annual “Balikatan” Exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces will proceed as scheduled next week even as China warned that it will only lead to “greater insecurity” for the Philippines.
New Zealand PM concerned over 'dangerous behaviour' in South China Sea
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has voiced concerns over tensions in the South China Sea. Mr Luxon arrived in Manila, Philippines for a bilateral meeting on Thursday. It comes as tensions are high in the South China Sea with more than 16,
South China Sea: will Beijing ramp up militarisation after deployment of US missile system in the Philippines?
Mid-range launcher now in the Philippines is 'powerful weapon' capable of striking mainland China, analysts say 'Growing threat' from US could justify even more PLA forces in disputed waters, expert says Beijing may further militarise the South China Sea,
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Tensions mount between China and the Philippines
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India delivers BrahMos missiles to Philippines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated countrymen after India delivered the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles ...
‘Mega drills’: US and Philippines test missile deployments to counter China
U.S. and Philippine officials will lead "mega drills" in the coming weeks, with an emphasis on deploying land-based missiles ...
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice'
The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States at a recent summit was a "sovereign choice" for ...
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In Philippines’ restive south, conflict is linked to reduced biodiversity
By The Philippines’ southern region of Mindanao has a history of war and armed conflict going back more than 400 years. The ...
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PM Luxon held a bilateral meeting with President of Philippines
The Prime Minister was accompanied by MP Paulo Garcia, the first Filipino to be elected to a legislature outside the ...
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India delivers first batch of BrahMos missiles to Philippines
India on Friday delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines, in reflection of the ...
Divers in the Philippines create nurseries for rescued coral
A group of scuba diving experts and enthusiasts are setting up coral nurseries in a popular dive spot south of Philippine ...