Philippines, Japan ‘very close’ to signing military cooperation pact
The Philippines has the same agreement with the United States and Australia, while Japan has similar deals with the United Kingdom and Australia.
China ship ‘rams’ boat carrying sick Filipino soldier: Philippine Coast Guard
Despite this, the sick naval staff was eventually brought to the nearest hospital and received immediate medical attention.
Philippines bats for Asean coast guard protocol amid South China Sea woes
Apart from China and the Philippines, Asean countries such as Brunei, Malaysia, and Vietnam are also claimants of the Spratly Islands inside the South China Sea.
Vietnamese businesswoman sentenced to death faces fresh charges in financial scandal
The country has engaged in multiple diplomatic exchanges with the Chinese to demand the ending of the illegal activities of the survey ship Hai Yang 26, spokesperson for the…
Indonesia’s parliament accepts South Korea’s donation of retired warship: reports
The donation came after Indonesia suggested to the Seoul government to cut its share of payment and pay about 600 billion won ($442.3 million) in total for the KF-21 jet project…
Security tightened in camps as Philippines, US finalise intel pact
Some of the measures include the acquisition of advanced surveillance systems, increased personnel training and stricter access controls to sensitive areas.
South China Sea code of conduct unlikely to be concluded on time due to lack of ASEAN unity
The COC is expected to establish a guiding framework for preventing an open conflict in the troubled waters.
US Coast Guard to deploy assets in West Philippine Sea amid China’s trespassing rule: Philippine Coast Guard
Starting June 15, China will authorize its coast guard to detain foreigners deemed “illegally crossing” its borders without trial for up to 60 days, according to a South China…
Signs detected of N. Korea demolishing part of inter-Korean railway: NIS
South and North Korea agreed to restore two railways -- the Gyeongui and Donghae -- in 2000, when the divided countries held the first summit of their leaders. The Donghae railway…
Chinese warships presence in West Philippine Sea doubles–Philippine Navy
The huge number of warships was observed coinciding with the unauthorized People’s Liberation Army-Navy exercise off Sabina Shoal over the weekend.