For the Philippines, it will be the first triangular cooperation with meetings with two allies focusing on security and trade relations.
Tag: Security
“China-centered unified command” is a dream worth pursuing in PH-Japan-US trilateral
Japan, which used to watch only as observers, is expected to participate in the upcoming Balikatan war games in the Philippines.
How Things Could Play Out in the South China Sea
Philippine resolve in Ayungin Shoal and other disputed waters can potentially hurt China, especially if it results in a formidable, robust response from the US and her regional allies.
NEWS DIGEST | March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 03-11-2024 US condemns China’s provocations in dispute South China Sea waters Washington has condemned China’s “repeated obstruction” of Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea, disrupting supply lines to an outpost and impeding freedom of navigation following the recent incident at… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | March 11, 2024
SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP | March 11, 2024
All you need to know about the latest updates in diplomacy, security and geopolitics in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific.
Where Does China’s Gray Zone Operations Lead To?
Philippine resolve in Ayungin Shoal and other disputed waters can potentially hurt China, especially if it results in a formidable, robust response from the US and her regional allies.
Philippines adopts new defense strategy to protect maritime borders
Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the new defense strategy would focus on increasing its presence and building more structures in the border areas, like Batanes and Palawan provinces.
NEWS DIGEST | March 8, 2024
March 8, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 03-08-2024 Philippines, US hold largest Balikatan drills in Palawan, Batanes The Philippines and the United States are planning to hold military exercises next month in areas close to the regions’ flashpoints, a move that could further irritate China. Balikatan exercises spokesperson Colonel… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | March 8, 2024
SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP | March 8, 2024
All you need to know about the latest updates in diplomacy, security and geopolitics in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific.
China damages two Philippine vessels in latest harassment in Ayungin; injures four crew
Four crew members were slightly injured, and two vessels sustained minor damages after Chinese Coast Guard ships blocked, rammed, and water cannoned Philippine vessels bringing supplies to a grounded naval transported in disputed waters in the South China Sea.