MANILA, Philippines — In a recent development, 36 Chinese individuals who had joined the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as auxiliary members have been expelled from the service. The disclosure came during a hearing conducted by the House committee on transportation,…
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China warns the Philippines of not building any military base over Batanes Island
Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, reiterated Beijing’s stance on February 8, saying Taiwan is “at the center of China’s core interests and represents an insurmountable red line and bottom line.” The development came when tensions between…
Philippine Military Hones Tactical Skills with GOPLAT Exercise in Palawan
Prior to the actual execution of the Gas Oil Platform Takedown and Recovery (GOPLAT) simulation exercise with the United States troops, a unilateral demonstration was conducted by the Philippine Navy (PN) and Philippine Airforce (PAF) on one of the observation…
Philippines and US Strengthen Military Ties Amidst Ongoing Tensions with China
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines released a statement on Tuesday expressing its support for the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (Edca) between the Philippines and the United States. The DFA believes that the expansion of Edca signifies…
Bato: “Nangako si Bongbong hindi niya ako ipamimigay sa ICC”
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has disclosed that he is relying on President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s assurance that he will not be arrested over his involvement in the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation. Dela Rosa, who led the bloody “war…
