Philippines, China
Philippines-China Tensions Escalate: Will U.S. Be Drawn Into This Conflict?
The recent withdrawal of the Philippine Coast Guard vessel, Teresa Magbanua, from Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea highlights China's success in blockading the area. Will the U.S. Be Drawn Into This Conflict?
Exclusive-US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise, tests wartime deployment
The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands, and is testing the feasibility of its use in a regional conflict,
Philippines eyes future missile launchers purchase, to retain US Typhon system
The Philippines hopes to procure mid-range capability missiles in future and wants to utilise a U.S.-deployed Typhon system for its military training, with no immediate plan for it to be returned, a top security official said on Friday.
Philippines Eyes Mid-Range Missiles Amid U.S. Training Deployment
The Philippines seeks to acquire mid-range missiles and aims to utilize the U.S.-deployed Typhon system for military training, with no immediate plans for its return, a senior security official stated.
US-made missile system stays in the Philippines for training, joint exercises
The Typhon mid-range capability (MRC) missile system deployed in the Philippines by the United States will stay for training purposes, Philippine Army Spokesperson Colonel Louie Dema-ala said on Friday.
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Exclusive: US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise
The Typhon system, which can be equipped with cruise missiles capable of striking Chinese targets, was brought in for joint exercises earlier this year.
China seethes as US missile system stays in Philippines
Beijing is on high alert as the Philippines holds onto a US mid-range missile system it received earlier this year that is capable of targeting mainland China.
Philippine senator says China should do more to help fight cybercrime gangs
China should do more to battle the illegal online gambling and scam call centers run by Chinese criminal syndicates in Southeast Asian countries often using forced ...
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Indonesian president-elect seeks to boost ties with the Philippines
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto pledged to strengthen his country's traditionally close ties with the Philippines ...
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America and the Philippines Should Call China’s Bluff
The tussle between the Philippines and China over rammed vessels is just the latest in a series of confrontations that many ...
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Asia, South Pacific Countries Address Cybercrime at Historic Conference in Manila
Representatives from the INTERPOL Asia and South Pacific Joint Operations on Cybercrime (ASPJOC) convened the first working ...
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South Korea eyes VFA with the Philippines—envoy
South Korea is looking at the possibility of also signing a pact along the lines of a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with ...
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Philippines Joins Launch of the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance in Cabo Verde
The Philippines joined the IOM and 31 other states in a 2-day International Conference on the Future Agenda of Action for ...
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Kylie Minogue to bring 'Tension' concert tour to the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — International pop star Kylie Minogue is bringing her "Tension" concert tour to Manila. Concert promoter ...
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Philippines says ‘we have not lost’ South China Sea reef after pullout
The Philippines insisted on Monday that it had not given up a disputed South China Sea reef, two days after it pulled out a ...