Hegseth to fly to the Philippines and Japan in first visit to Asian treaty allies at odds with China
A Philippine official says U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Philippines, the first stop in his ...
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Pentagon chief to visit Philippines for security talks, envoy says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Philippines, the first stop in his first trip to the Indo-Pacific ...
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Philippines Wants to Expand ‘Squad’ Grouping to Include India, South Korea
The informal grouping, established last May, is intended to counter China’s assertive behavior in the South China Sea.
Philippines eyes transforming islands of former U.S. base into military reservation
The Philippines is exploring the possibility of converting two islands that were once part of a U.S. navy base into a ...
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BRP Cabra fends off China vessel in Zambales waters
BRP Cabra stood its ground over the weekend against China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3105, braving waves as high as five meters, the Philippine Coast Guard ...
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Philippine 'Angels' aim to de-escalate South China Sea encounters
"China Coast Guard vessel 5303, this is Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Bagacay MRRV-4410. You are advised that you are currently sailing within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone," she said ...
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Philippine ‘Angels’ aim to de-escalate South China Sea encounters
Seawoman Second Class Stephane Villalon’s voice reverberated on the bridge of her Philippine ship as she issued a radio challenge to a much larger Chinese Coast Guard vessel in a disputed area of the ...
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Canada and Philippines Will Sign a Key Defense Pact to Boost Combat Drills and Military Ties
MANILA, Philippines — Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the disputed South China Sea, have concluded talks for a key defense pact ...