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Philippine Coast Guard bares photos of China’s alleged harvest of marine species

Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson, said the photos were intended to show China’s behaviour in previous years even before the government started its transparency strategy,…

  • Published: May 21, 20248:20 am
  • Author Frances Mangosing
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House probe of Duterte-China ‘gentleman’s agreement’ begins

Talks about the 'gentleman’s agreement' first came out after Duterte’s former presidential spokesperson, lawyer Harry Roque, confirmed to reporters last March 27 that Duterte…

  • Published: May 20, 20241:26 pm
  • Author Gabriel Pabico Lalu
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Tribal elders help Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to truce after four days of fighting in border town

The 'jirga' or tribal council decided to form a joint peace committee to “make efforts for maintaining peace in the area” and to solve contentious issues amicably.

  • Published: May 20, 20248:20 am
  • Author Dawn
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Taiwan coast guard ramps up island patrols ahead of inauguration of new leader

China claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory, maintaining a near-daily military presence with frequent appearances of fighter jets, drones and naval ships around the…

  • Published: May 20, 20248:18 am
  • Author Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Philippine Senators warn of new maritime case vs China

Senators Risa Hontiveros and Francis Tolentino say the government can challenge Beijing’s detention policy against ‘foreigners’ crossing waters it had occupied before the…

  • Published: May 20, 20247:10 am
  • Author Tina G. Santos
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Philippine Coast Guard sends 2 more vessels to secure Scarborough Shoal convoy

The 'Atin Ito' contingent will now commence its second phase, which is geared at reaching the vicinity of Panatag Shoal for another round of supply distribution to Filipino…

  • Published: May 16, 20248:50 am
  • Author Faith Argosino
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Prabowo strengthens defence collaboration with UAE president

Prabowo, in his capacity as Indonesian defence minister, revealed last year that his team was negotiating with the UAE for the procurement of several used Dassault Mirage 2000-9…

  • Published: May 16, 20248:35 am
  • Author Yvette Tanamal
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Maritime Self-Defence Force, Japan Coast Guard to assist Marshall Islands’ coast guard

With the upcoming assistance, Japan aims to realize a “free and open Indo-Pacific” based on the rule of law.

  • Published: May 16, 20248:34 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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North Korean leader inspects new tactical missile system

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for an "epochal change" in war preparations by attaining arms production plans, state media said on Wednesday.

  • Published: May 15, 202412:56 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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US, Philippines eye cooperation to use space tech for maritime safety

In a joint statement, the US and the Philippines said they conducted the first Bilateral Space Dialogue in Washington, D.C. early May, agreeing that Earth observation is a…

  • Published: May 15, 20248:50 am
  • Author Charie Abarca

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