Philippines Disputes
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The Philippines demands China remove a floating structure from the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Meanwhile, China concludes drills near Taiwan responding to talks between Japan and the Philippines.
Tugboat sinks off Philippines coast; crew jumps into sea to save themselves
Ten crew members were rescued after their tugboat sank off the coast of Botolan, Zambales, in the Philippines. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully retrieved the workers who were forced to abandon the vessel as it encountered extremely adverse maritime conditions and strong waves. The incident occurred as the tugboat began to list progressively to its starboard side, losing critical stabi…
Philippines Defense Chief Accuses Officials of Taking Chinese Funds for Influence Operations
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stated there is "sufficient reason to suspect" that some elected officials are accepting Chinese funds to promote Beijing's narrative on the West Phil…
Philippines eyes drone expansion to modernize military amid South China Sea tensions
The Philippines is prioritizing the expansion of its unmanned capabilities, including the development and acquisition of drones, as a cornerstone of its military modernization. Defense Secretary Gilbe…
Ten rescued as tugboat sinks off Philippines coast amid rough seas
Ten crew members were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after their tugboat sank off the coast of Botolan, Zambales. The vessel encountered extremely adverse maritime conditions and strong w…
Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities, says defence chief
The Philippines is set to significantly expand its military's unmanned capabilities, with a strategic focus on developing and acquiring advanced drone technology. This initiative is a key component of…