China pressure drives AFP defense shift
Strong rhetoric from China over developments in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has further reinforced the resolve of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP),…
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Strong rhetoric from China over developments in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has further reinforced the resolve of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP),…
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With regard to OFWs, Section 10 of Republic Act 8042, as amended by Republic Act 10022, states that original and exclusive jurisdiction over their claims shall…
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Some vessels managed to slip through the United States’ naval blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data showed on Thursday.
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday reported that it conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity from 9 to 12 April 2026 with the…
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The statement came after Trump ordered the blockade following marathon US-Iran talks in Pakistan over the weekend that failed to produce a peace agreement.
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — A stampede at an historical fortress in Haiti killed at least 30 people on Saturday, local media reported, with the government…
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Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Friday emphasized that maritime security is a shared responsibility among stakeholders.
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‘Priority now is to ensure an evacuation that guarantees the safety of navigation.’
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Amid a national energy crisis, strengthened maritime security in the West Philippine Sea is seen as crucial for protecting coastal livelihoods, sustaining…
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The Philippines is reinforcing its position in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) by deepening its security ties with allies, as officials stress that a sustained…
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Despite being surrounded by water, Eastern Visayas is experiencing a dearth of maritime schools, forcing students who want to pursue high-paying careers at sea…
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A global security expert warned that China’s activities in the Philippines extend beyond the West Philippine Sea (WPS), with influence operations allegedly…
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Philippine and United States (US) military forces flexed their maritime muscle as they conducted a joint sea-and-air exercise in Manila Bay and the waters off…
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will begin an “extraordinary session” on Wednesday to discuss shipping amid the…
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) — Thousands of Chinese fishing boats have been massing in geometric formations in the East China Sea, in coordinated actions that experts…
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They were fined 400,000 rands, which was promptly paid.
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Japan has turned over 13 trailer-mounted generators to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in a move aimed at extending the operational life and efficiency of the…
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