Geopolitics
Beijing: China has “advised” the Philippines to oppose the independence of Taiwan instead of offering the United States access to its military facilities near the Taiwan strait, Manila-based publication Daily Tribune reported. more
US-Philippines defence treaty covers Chinese attack in South China Sea: Blinken

Washington: The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said his nation is committed to defend the Philippines against a Chinese attack in the South China Sea (SCS).

Conflict with China: Philippines to convert Thitu Island into a major military logistics hub in the South China Sea

Manila: Countering Chinese aggression, the Philippines is set to convert its underdeveloped Thitu Island into a major military logistics hub in the South China Sea, media reports said.

Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana slams China over 'Whitsun Reef' conflict

Manila: Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has asked China not to perform such acts which will disturb peace and stability in the region.

Conflict with China: Philippines govt to beef up security by deploying more navy to protect fishermen

Manila: The Philippines government will beef up its naval presence in the South China Sea to protect its fishermen, officials said recently.

At UN General Assembly, Philippines’ Duterte denounces groups ‘weaponizing’ human rights

New York: While every country has its own strategy to fight coronavirus, the world needs coordinated international efforts and a common purpose to end the crisis, the President of the Phi ...

US to provide military assistance if China attacks in South China Sea, warns Philippines Minister

Manila: Giving a strong message to China, the Philippines have made it clear that it would turn to the US for military help during ongoing flare-ups between Manila and Beijing on the issu ...

South China Sea: Philippines calls on China to comply with a 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling

Manila: As China continues its aggressive stance against its neighbours at a time when the world is witnessing COVID-19 outbreak,  the Philippines has publicly called on China to com ...

PLA drills on South China Sea: Philippines warns Beijing of 'severest response'

Manila:  The Philippine foreign secretary has warned China that it might face severe response in case the ongoing Chinese military exercises in the disputed South China Sea spill ove ...

Is Beijing winning control of the South China Sea?

New Delhi/Beijing: The ownership of South China Sea for long has been a subject of debate. It has piqued the interests of many nations over the years. However, China, it seems, is having ...