In Philippines’ external defense push, resilience boils down to logistics
As the Revised AFP Modernization Act approaches the end of its 15-year horizon, what upgrades are in store for the Philippine military?
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DFA admonishes China envoy over ‘thinly veiled threat on use of force’
(1st UPDATE) Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan asserts that Beijing is no troublemaker while saying Manila should ‘feel fortunate’ that China does not use force, even though it could ‘easily win’ if it does
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[Inside the Newsroom] China’s envoy: Sounds like a threat, walks like a threat
The reality on the ground and at sea is that a ‘peace-loving’ China can still inflict harm — economically and physically
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It’s an ADMM-Plus joint sail, but where were the Southeast Asians?
In an Philippine and Japan-hosted and ASEAN-led joint sail, most Southeast Asian navies were absent. So was China.
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[EDITORIAL] Sara Duterte: Dalawang amo, dalawang bandila?
Nakagagambala na hindi nagagambala ang publiko. Kapag kolektibong pagkibit-balikat ang nagiging tugon ng mga mamamayan sa pinakabagong kontrobersiya ng Bise Presidente, Sara Duterte has won half the battle.
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China stalls medical evacuation of Ayungin soldier
(2nd UPDATE) The Philippines says a medical evacuation that should have been finished in only a few hours took 10 because its Chinese counterparts used water cannons
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Mark Villar joins Senate majority | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Mark Villar, Sara Duterte, West Philippine Sea
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PH military says ‘close encounter’ with China fighter plane near Bajo de Masinloc
Two Chinese planes, including a J-16 fighter aircraft, had a ‘close encounter’ with a Philippine military plane
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‘Intentional ramming’: China Coast Guard damages Philippine ship in West PH Sea
(1st UPDATE) The BRP Datu Magat Salamat is en route back to Coron to assess its seaworthiness
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Hindi Ito Marites: Easing tensions between the Philippines and China
The maritime dispute between Manila and Beijing doesn’t have to define the totality of bilateral ties
