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Hegseth Discusses South China Sea ‘Deterrence’ With Philippines
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines during a call with his counterpart in Manila in the face of geopolitical tensions in South China Sea.
US Sends Bombers to South China Sea in Warning to Beijing
The training involved three Philippine FA-50 fighters and drills to enhance air domain awareness and joint combat capabilities.
Philippines, U.S. hold joint air patrol over South China Sea, angering China
The air forces of the Philippines and the United States held joint patrols over the South China Sea on Tuesday, a move that angered China, which also conducted a "routine patrol" over a disputed shoal.
PLA patrols in South China Sea for second day as tensions mount with Philippines
The Chinese military conducted a patrol in the South China Sea for a second day in a row on Wednesday, as tensions mount with the Philippines over the disputed waters.
Philippines accuses China’s forces of harassing fisheries vessels in the South China Sea
The Philippine coast guard says Chinese coast guard ships and a Chinese navy helicopter harassed a group of Philippine fisheries vessels conducting a scientific survey in a hotly disputed area of the South China Sea,
US Defense chief vows to continue deterrence with PHL in South China Sea
US DEFENSE Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday spoke on the phone with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Eduardo Gerardo C. Teodoro, Jr. to discuss boosting deterrence in the South China Sea amid rising tensions with China,
Skies Over the South China Sea: Joint Patrols by Philippines and U.S.
The Philippines and United States air forces conducted joint patrols over the South China Sea, specifically in the West Philippine Sea. This one-day exercise involved the participation of Philippine FA-50 fighter jets and U.
China Criticizes Philippines Over Joint Drills in South China Sea - TaiwanPlus News
China has conducted military patrols in the South China Sea while the Philippines was holding joint naval drills with the U.S., Japan and Australia, saying Manila is undermining Beijing's claims in the region.
PH, US defense chiefs tackle 'reestablishing deterrence' in South China Sea | INQToday
The defense chiefs of the Philippines and the United States discuss South China Sea issues amid Beijing's recent encroachments into Philippine waters.
Tensions Skim South China Sea as Naval Drills Amp Up
Recent naval drills in the South China Sea involving the US and partners have sparked protests from China, which accuses the Philippines of colluding with other nations. The exercises aim to enhance defense cooperation but are criticized by Beijing for destabilizing the region and undermining its maritime claims.
US flies joint patrol with the Philippines near shoal region guarded by China
The U.S. and Philippines flew a joint patrol over the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea guarded by Beijing's ...
Newsweek7d
US Ally 'Actively Challenging' China in Contested Waters
Newsweek has reached out to the Philippine coast guard and Chinese foreign ministry with emailed requests for comment. China's territorial claims, which encompass most of the South China Sea ...
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Philippines launches comic book to counter China’s 'disinformation' in the disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has faced a lopsided battle against the militarily superior China in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, prompting it to strengthen security alliances with the United ...
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Philippines launches comic book to counter China 'disinformation' in South China Sea
The Philippines has launched a comic book to counter what the country says is China’s disinformation campaign to push its ...
New York Sun1d
With Assist From America, Philippines Is Standing Up to China — but for How Long?
The close coordination between Washington and Manila on defense against China represents a distinct improvement from before ...
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Philippines says it won’t let China normalize ‘illegal’ ship deployments in EEZ
Chinese coast guard ships have stayed for a month in Manila’s exclusive economic zone, including Scarborough Shoal.
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China monster ship 'pushed back' from Philippine coastline, Philippines Coast Guard says
The Chinese Coast Guard's largest vessel was reportedly pushed back from the Philippine coast. Footage shows crew of the ...
Philippine Vice President Duterte impeached over alleged Marcos assassination plot and other allegations
The lower house in the Philippines impeached Vice President Sara Duterte Wednesday, accusing her of a wide range of crimes ...