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Jul- 2026 -

21 July

Asia Pacific

Resized screenshot from a video from the Philippines military shows individuals on a boat, identified by authorities as members of the China Coast Guard, appearing to clash with members of the Philippine Navy on the Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea.

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippine Military Says China Injured Sailor in Sea Clash

The Philippine military accused the China Coast Guard of clubbing a Filipino sailor with a baton on Monday.

20 July

Americas

Marco Rubio, United States Secretary of State, attends the press conference of Donald Trump, President of United States, during the 2026 NATO Ankara Summit in Ankara, Turkiye, on July 8th, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Rubio Open to Russia, China Meets on Philippines Visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday he was open to meeting with his Chinese and Russian counterparts.

13 July

Space

U.S. and Philippines Army soldiers work in the Joint Operations Center during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) exercise on Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, 31 May 2024. This iteration of JPMRC-X marks the first deployment to the Philippines, which will enable and assist the Philippines Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines in building combat training center locations within the Philippines. The JPMRC-X is a Department of the Army initiative consisting of a deployable package of personnel and equipment designed to support training exercises across the Pacific. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tommie Berry)

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Military to Establish Space Arm

The Armed Forces of the Philippines is preparing to establish a Space Center that will eventually evolve into a larger organization as it aims to field its first military satellites by 2028.

9 July

Sea

The JS Sendai (DE-232) Abukuma-class destroyer escort

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines to Adopt Retired Japanese Navy Abukuma Warships

The Philippines is planning to acquire five decommissioned Abukuma-class destroyer escorts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

8 July

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Indonesia’s PT PAL Launches Third Philippine Navy Landing Dock Vessel

Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL has launched the third landing dock vessel for the Philippine Navy at its Surabaya shipyard.

Jun- 2026 -

29 June

Asia Pacific

Bea Castañeda

The First Island Chain: A Guide to Asia-Pacific’s Most Contested Geographic Boundary

A string of islands stretching from Japan to Borneo has become the defining fault line of Indo-Pacific competition. This guide explains how the First Island Chain shapes — and constrains — Chinese military ambition.

24 June

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

US Transfers Four Triton Autonomous Vessels to Philippine Navy

The US has handed over four Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles, valued at approximately $13 million, to the Philippines as part of a security assistance initiative.

7 June

Asia Pacific

Naval soldiers stand guard on a corvette, during a Navy Drill for Preparedness Enhancement during an Army Preparedness Enhancement Drill ahead of the Chinese New Year, amid escalating Chinese threats to the island, in Keelung, Taiwan, on Jan 7, 2022.

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Coast Guard Says Deploys Vessels in Response to China Operation

Taiwan's coast guard said Sunday it has deployed vessels "to respond appropriately" to a Chinese operation in waters east of the island democracy, which it said "violates international law."

May- 2026 -

29 May

Asia Pacific

Philippine President Philippine President Bongbong Marcos (L) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a meeting at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan, Philippines to Discuss Intelligence Sharing: Takaichi

The Philippines and Japan agreed on Thursday to negotiate an intelligence sharing agreement, as the two nations draw closer under the increasing shadow of China's naval ambitions.

18 May

Asia Pacific