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Apr- 2024 -

15 April

US and Philippine Marines conduct a raid rehearsal during Balikatan 22

Marcos Rules Out Giving US Access to More Philippine Military Bases

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said the United States would not be given access to more Philippine military bases.

Jan- 2024 -

16 January

Sea

A white Philippine Coast Guard ship is stationed in the waters of the West Philippine Sea, facing a larger Chinese Coast Guard ship. The sea is a deep blue color, and the sky is a dull blue.

Juster Domingo

Germany to Donate More Drones to Philippine Coast Guard

Germany has promised to donate drones to the Philippines for maritime surveillance operations in the West Philippine Sea.

12 January

Air

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Indonesian President Joko Widodo are seen side-by-side as they walk on a red carpet in the grounds of Malacañang Palace in Manila, Philippines. Several men in military uniform, suits, and barong are seen walking behind them. A few trees are seen in the background.

Juster Domingo

Indonesia Urges Philippines to Buy Anti-Submarine Aircraft

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has asked Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to buy anti-submarine aircraft from Jakarta.

4 January

Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

China, US Announce Military Patrols in Disputed South China Sea

China and the US both announced military deployments in the South China Sea, following heightened tensions between Beijing and the Philippines.

Dec- 2023 -

18 December

Asia Pacific

Japan-Colombia Overseas Training Cruise 2022

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan, ASEAN to Boost Maritime Security Ties With Eye on China

Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed to boost maritime security cooperation in the face of Beijing's growing assertiveness.

14 December

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

S. Korea Scrambles Jets After Chinese, Russian Warplanes Approach

South Korea's military said it scrambled fighter jets as two Chinese and four Russian military planes entered its air defense zone.

9 December

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Accuses Chinese Coast Guard of Shooting Water Cannon at Its Boats

The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard of using water cannons to "obstruct" three government boats.

4 December

Asia Pacific

BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is seen on calm, grey waters. The sky is overcast. The white ship has '9701' painted on its right side in black. The words 'PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD' is written across its body in red. A thin blue line and a thicker red line is painted close to the ship's front.

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Says 135 Chinese Boats ‘Swarming’ Reef off Its Coast

The Philippines said more than 135 Chinese vessels were "swarming" a reef off its coast, describing the boats' growing presence as "alarming."

2 December

Asia Pacific

French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu leaves the Elysee palace

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, France to Pursue Key Defense Pact

Philippines and France vowed to pursue an agreement that would allow them to deploy troops to each other's territories.

1 December

Asia Pacific

A Philippines' coast guard ship sailing past a Chinese coast guard ship during a joint search and rescue exercise between the Philippines and US coast guards near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Installing Monitoring Station in Disputed South China Sea

The Philippines is establishing a coast guard station on the largest island it holds in the disputed South China Sea to improve monitoring of Chinese vessels.

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