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Aug- 2023 -

7 August

Philippines Accuses China Coast Guard of Firing Water Cannon at Its Boats

The Philippines condemned China's Coast Guard for firing water cannon at its vessels in the disputed South China Sea, describing it as "illegal" and "dangerous."

3 August

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Taiwan to Stage Missile Drills to Test Less-Fortified Eastern Defense

Taiwan will stage a series of missile drills in waters off its eastern coastline to assess its combat readiness against China.

Jul- 2023 -

27 July

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines-Taiwan Military Cooperation ‘Zero Possibility’: Defense Official

The Philippines has blatantly rejected potential military cooperation with Taiwan amid escalating tensions with China.

5 July

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

Philippine Coast Guard Accuses Chinese Boats of ‘Dangerous’ Maneuvres

The Philippine Coast Guard accused Chinese patrol vessels of blocking two of its boats in the disputed South China Sea.

Jun- 2023 -

30 June

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Philippine Planning First-Ever Submarine Procurement: President

The Philippine government is planning to acquire its first submarine, the country's president revealed.

20 June

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

ASEAN Moves Joint Drills From Disputed South China Sea Area

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has moved its first-ever joint drills, Indonesia's military said, edging them away from waters disputed by China.

8 June

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP