Respect, sincerity are key to sea row dialogue: Philippines to China
The territorial disputes between the two countries have grown more tense this year as Beijing seeks to assert its maritime dominance in the South China Sea.
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Philippines ‘restrained, responsible’ in West Philippine Sea row: National Security Council
National Security Council spokesperson Jonathan Malaya also stressed the root cause of tensions in the region was due to China’s non-compliance to international rulings.
Japan plans export of Patriot missiles to US, ahead of change to arms transfer rules
The missiles are intended to help ease shortages in the United States as it supports Ukraine, and also help U.S. forces continue to act as a deterrent in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan, Brunei foreign ministers agree to strengthen cooperation in energy and maritime security
The foreign ministers also shared their view on North Korea’s ballistic missile launch that “It is important for the international community to uphold international law and to…
Japan accelerates deployment of enhanced long-range missiles for strategic deterrence
These upgraded guided missiles are domestically produced long-range missiles that will become a cornerstone of Japan’s counterstrike capabilities.
8 NATO envoys to visit Seoul to discuss Indo-Pacific security
The three-day visit aims to "engage in discussions on the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region and other pertinent issues," South Korea's Foreign Ministry said Monday.
China envoy summoned over ‘aggression’ in West Philippine Sea
President Marcos said on social media that the government would remain steadfast in defending the country’s sovereignty amid the latest moves of Chinese naval forces in the West…
China’s attacks makes government ‘further steeled’ to defend West Philippine Sea: President Marcos
The President reiterated that the Ayungin shoal is within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
Civilian ship, chased by China vessel, returns to Palawan
Organizers said the M/V Kapitan Felix Oca started to be shadowed by a CCG vessel south of Kayumanggi Bank.
French envoy ‘seriously concerned’ with China’s use of water cannon
The European Union’s envoy to the Philippines underscored the importance of the United Nation Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in settling international territorial…