Amid tensions with China, Philippines warns of building a military hub in South China Sea

Amid tensions with China, Philippines warns of building a military hub in South China Sea

Manila: Philippines military chief Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana has declared to build a well-equipped military hub on Thitu Island. Also, the Philippines plans to place high-resolution, night-capable cameras in the military hub to monitor the movements of Chinese naval militia alongside other ships.     “The Philippine military will send President Rodrigo Duterte a proposal to permit the construction of the military […]

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Chinese aircraft carrier holds war exercises in South China Sea, Philippines criticises China

Chinese aircraft carrier holds war exercises in South China Sea, Philippines criticises China

Beijing/Manila: Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong held war exercises along with its fleet of destroyers in the South China Sea. The Chinese Navy announced that this exercise was for the security of sovereignty of the country, and such exercises will also be held even in the future. The Philippines has reacted to the practices held by […]

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Patrolling in Philippines marine region will not stop, Filipino President reprimands China

Patrolling in Philippines marine region will not stop, Filipino President reprimands China

Manila/Beijing: Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte reprimanded China in clear words, ‘There cannot be any compromise on the Filipino marine region. Therefore, the patrolling in this marine region by the Philippines navy and coast guard will not stop.’ Since the last few days, the Philippines has started patrolling in this region and has even held exercises. […]

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Philippines to built artificial islands to resist China

Philippines to built artificial islands to resist China

Manila: – General Cirilito Sobejana, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Armed Forces of the Philippines, warned that if China does not stop building and expanding artificial islands in the disputed marine sectors, the Philippines also will start building artificial islands in this maritime region. Accusing that the deployment of Chinese militia ships in the Philippines marine […]

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If differences with China reach tipping point, Philippines will seek US support, Filipino Defence Ministry warns

If differences with China reach tipping point, Philippines will seek US support, Filipino Defence Ministry warns

Manila: – The Philippines warned China, ‘Against the background of the tension created in the west Philippines marine region, Philippines can seek help from the United States. This cooperation is binding as per the defence agreement signed between the two countries.’ The Philippines, infuriated due to the intrusion of more than 200 Chinese militia ships […]

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Intrusion of Chinese ships will increase unwanted enmity, warns Advisor to Philippines President

Intrusion of Chinese ships will increase unwanted enmity, warns Advisor to Philippines President

Manila: – Chief Presidential Legal Counsel of the Philippines President issued a stern warning that the tension between the two countries has already been heightened due to the intrusion of the Chinese ships in the Philippines marine region. If the intrusion continues, unwanted enmity will be created. Till now, the Philippines President was being criticised […]

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Philippines has the right to take action against illegal constructions in South China Sea: Philippines Military Chief

Philippines has the right to take action against illegal constructions in South China Sea: Philippines Military Chief

Manila: illegal constructions have started cropping up near the Chinese militia ships camping in the Philippines marine region. The Philippines criticized that these constructions are a threat to marine security and peace. The Philippines military Chief warned that their country had the right to take action against these illegal constructions. Two days ago, the Philippines […]

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Japan and Australia back the Philippines over China’s incursion

Japan and Australia back the Philippines over China’s incursion

Manila: – Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, Koshikawa Kazuhiko, warned, ‘Japan will bitterly oppose any activities in the South China Sea that would escalate the tension in the region.’ It is being exposed that this Japanese warning is aimed at China, which has created tension by sending its 220 ships in the Philippines marine region. Upset with […]

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Hundreds of Chinese maritime militia boats intrude into Philippines waters

Hundreds of Chinese maritime militia boats intrude into Philippines waters

Manila: Since the last two weeks, 220 Chinese militia boats have intruded into the Philippines marine limits. This is the first reaction coming from Philippines after so many days of intrusions. Philippines Defence Minister Delfin Lorenzana demanded, ‘China should immediately stop the intrusion violating the sovereign rights of the Philippines and recall all its boats […]

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