“They would like to push us to fire the first shot,” Trinidad said. “We must understand that they want to find a way for you to commit a mistake. So if you know that, what is your protection? Your action should be within the bounds of law.”
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NEWS DIGEST | June 26, 2024
June 26, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 06-26-2024 Hyundai shipyard launches Philippine corvette Ulsan, South Korea – Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the Philippines’ first of two corvettes in a ceremony at the South Korean shipyard. Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., who witnessed the launching ceremony, said… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | June 26, 2024
SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP | June 26, 2024
All you need to know about the latest updates in diplomacy, security and geopolitics in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific.
PH not seeking to instigate wars — Marcos
Visiting troops in the country’s western frontiers, facing the disputed Spratlys in the South China Sea, Marcos said the Philippines is not interested in causing trouble in the region.
A bigger role for the United States in the West Philippine Sea
Some security analysts and military officials suggested invoking the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT), inviting the United States military to intervene and defend its oldest ally in the region.
However, the defense department disagreed.
US was not ready to commit troops to the West Philippine Sea
There were rumors in Washington that the US considered deploying some troops in the West Philippine Sea or sending escorts every time the Philippines delivered supplies to BRP Sierra Madre.
Chinese drills in Escoda violate UNCLOS
The Philippines is familiar with China’s tactics in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. It will harass and provoke but will not start a shooting war.
Philippines extends maritime economic entitlement in UN submission
A senior Filipino diplomat said that the Philippines had formally announced the extension of its maritime economic entitlements under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Philippines asks US to fund 14 projects in EDCA sites
The Army colonel familiar with the request said these projects include the construction of barracks, warehouses, ammunition and fuel storage, hangars, airstrips, and piers, all crucial for enhancing the country’s defense capacity and capability.
NEWS DIGEST | June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 06-14-2024 Marcos names new AFP area commander President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named a new commander for the Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) to hasten the defeat of the local Communist insurgency movement. Marcos Jr. appointed Major-General Luis Rex Bergante to replace… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | June 14, 2024