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Philippines
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Ex-soldier accused of spying for Iran ‘gathered names of special forces’
A former British soldier accused of passing secret information to Iran gathered the names of service personnel, including…
Vietnam imitating China’s island-making in South China Sea
Satellite imagery shows Vietnam rapidly expanding reclaimed land in contested sea but China’s response has been muted Vietnam…
Philippines Not Provoking Conflict in South China Sea
The Philippines is not provoking conflict in the South China Sea, its military spokesperson said on Tuesday, responding…
Philippines Rethinks Military Modernization Plan After China Clashes
The Philippine military is realigning its modernization program to strengthen territorial and coastal defense amid escalating tension with China. On Sunday,…
Australia Sends Largest Warship to Military Drills with Philippines and US
Australia’s biggest warship heads to the Philippines Monday where tensions with Beijing have escalated in recent days over…
US Secures Deal on Philippines B ases to Complete Arc Around China
The US has secured access to four additional military bases in the Philippines – a key bit of…
US and Philippines Begin Largest-Ever Drills after China Exercises
The US and the Philippines are holding their largest-ever joint military drills a day after China concluded large-scale…
Philippines’ Military Chief Visits Remote Islands Near Disputed Spratlys
BALABAC, Philippines: When the Philippine military chief addressed a small contingent of navy officers on a remote island…
Vietnam Rebukes China, Philippines Over South China Sea Conduct
HANOI: Vietnam on Thursday (May 18) criticised recent conduct by a Chinese research ship and the Philippines coast guard…
Philippines’ New Military Deal with US: Will it Tilt Power Balance in South China Sea?
Filipino fishermen welcome the increased presence of US troops. Others, such as a provincial governor and a woman…