China claims sovereignty over Pagasa Island; accuses Philippines of encroachment
The Philippine Foreign Affairs Department, however, previously defied China’s claims and insisted that the Philippines owns the area.
The Philippine Foreign Affairs Department, however, previously defied China’s claims and insisted that the Philippines owns the area.
Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara said Vietnam is ready to support Thailand’s “humanitarian corridor” in the border area, as it is part of ASEAN’s…
The remarks came after President Marcos Jr. said he is "horrified" by the idea that the Philippines' sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea might have been compromised by the…
The Pha Sone Camp, where combat between Myanmar’s military and the Karen National Union's forces is centred, is only 7 kilometres from the Thai city of Mae Sot.
US President Joe Biden’s administration is also expected to announce new joint military efforts and infrastructure spending in the Philippines.
The Chinese Embassy doused suspicions that China was recruiting Filipino military personnel as consultants, and planting operatives in “sleeper cells’’ in the country.
Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, the Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said they welcome all navies willing to partner in developing capabilities and…
President Marcos also said that government officials were already in talks with those who served under the Duterte administration.
The losses in Myanmar’s Kayin state are the latest in a string of defeats since October 2023 that forced the military regime to cede control in key border areas.
The President allayed concerns that the quadrilateral military exercises on Sunday between the Philippines and allies could further raise tensions as Manila’s line remains open…