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Marcos forms 3-member independent body to probe flood control, other infra anomalies in past decade

September 12, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., together with DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon, Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando, and other officials, inspects the ₱77.1-million flood mitigation structure in Barangay Frances, Calumpit, Bulacan. Mark Balmores, PPA pool/File Published September 12, 2025 […]

Clash at Scarborough Shoal: Chinese Vessels Collide While Chasing Philippine Boat

August 11, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

| Published August 12, 2025 In the latest South China Sea flare-up, PLA Navy and coastguard vessels appear to collide in video during encounter with Philippine boat MANILA / WEST PHILIPPINE SEA – August 11, […]

Philippines condemns China’s rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm

August 7, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, the Long March-5B Y4 carrier rocket carrying the space lab module Mengtian blasts off from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center in south China’s Hainan Province on Oct. […]

China Attacks Philippine Ship in Philippine Waters with Water Cannon

June 22, 2025 MeighTimbol Comments Off

| Published June 22, 2025 China’s coast guard drove away a Philippine ship near Scarborough Shoal, escalating tensions in the South China Sea. The Philippine vessel, distributing fuel to fishermen, faced harassment and water cannon […]

China’s 2027 Military Deadline: Beijing’s Buildup Threatens America from South China Sea to Panama Canal

June 12, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

Photo courtesy of the House Select Committee on the CCP | Published June 12, 2025 In recent months, Beijing has intensified its military activities, setting a pivotal benchmark for 2027—a year marking the 100th anniversary […]

Philippines denies China seizure of Sandy Cay

April 29, 2025 MeighTimbol Comments Off

This handout photo taken on April 27, 2025, received on April 28 and released by the National Task Force on West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) through Philippine Coast Guard shows Philippine coast guard and military personnel […]

US War Games Simulate ‘Full-Scale Battle’ With China In Philippines

April 27, 2025 MeighTimbol Comments Off

| Published April 27, 2025 The 2025 Balikatan joint military exercises between the United States and the Philippines have escalated regional tensions, particularly with China, due to their scale and advanced weaponry. These drills, involving […]

Palace: Duterte’s drug war remarks a big challenge for his ICC lawyers

April 8, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

Former President Rodrigo Duterte testifies at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on extrajudicial killings, October 28, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File | Published April 8, 2025 Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent remarks regarding […]

House prosecutors 80% ready for impeach trial

April 3, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

Vice President Sara Duterte Yummie Dingding | Published April 3, 2025 The House prosecution team for Vice President Sara Duterte’s upcoming impeachment trial is approximately 80% prepared, according to Iloilo 3rd District Representative Lorenz Defensor. The […]

Philippine military chief warns troops to ‘start planning’ in event of Taiwan conflict

April 2, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

| Published April 2, 2025 The Philippine military chief has issued a warning to troops, urging them to begin planning for the possibility of a conflict over Taiwan. The statement comes amid rising tensions in […]

Japan-Philippines agree to boost military cooperation to encounter China’s assertiveness

February 25, 2025 MeighTimbol Comments Off

ETEMAAD | Published February 25, 2025 Japan and the Philippines have agreed to boost military cooperation amid mutual concern over China’s growing assertiveness in the region. Both countries have agreed to establish a strategic dialogue […]

Philippines-China Legal Warfare Escalates At Scarborough Shoal

December 1, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

TOPSHOT – This photo taken on February 15, 2024 [+] shows Filipino fishermen aboard their wooden boats sailing past a Chinese coast guard ship near the China-controlled Scarborough Shoal, in disputed waters of the South […]

U.S. backs Philippine forces in South China Sea with task force

November 21, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea, March 9, 2023/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights CNN NEWS | Published November 21, 2024 […]

China ‘paranoid’ over Phl, US signing of military info agreement

November 19, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and US Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III signed the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) at the Armed Forces of the Philippines General headquarters in Camp […]

China continues to deny PH access in WPS

November 19, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III during a joint press conference at the Western Command headquarters in Puerto Princesa, Palawan Tuesday (Nov. 19, 2024). China has been consistently denying […]

Philippines, US sign military intelligence-sharing deal to counter China

November 18, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sign a military intelligence sharing agreement on November 18, 2024. Screenshot from Department of National Defense livestream video. ALJAZEERA | Published November […]

Filipinos back ICC probe of Duterte’s drug war, but will it sway midterm voters?

November 18, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST | Published November 18, 2024 While his anti-narcotics campaign once had widespread support, a survey indicates 59 per cent now approve of the investigation into it Growing backing among Filipinos for […]

PH unfazed as China protests new maritime laws

November 14, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY | Published November 14, 2024 TAGAYTAY CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday the Philippines remains firm in its position on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) even after China objected to […]

PH summons Chinese envoy to protest Bajo de Masinlocl

November 13, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

Members of the Philippine Coast Guard stand alert as a Chinese Coast Guard vessel blocks their way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, March 5, 2024…. Purchase Licensing Rights INQUIRER […]

Philippines says it’s under pressure from China to cede claims in South China Sea

November 12, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

DEFENSE SECRETARY GILBERTO ‘GIBO’ C. TEODORO, JR. — GIBO.PH BWORLD ONLINE | Published November 12, 2024 CANBERRA — China is putting ever-greater pressure on the Philippines to cede its sovereign rights in the South China […]

Donald Trump set to sustain US-Philippines ties to counter China’s clout: analysts

November 7, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST | Published November 7, 2024 China will be Donald Trump’s key priority, and the Philippines can expect security commitments from Washington to continue, analysts say Former US president Donald Trump’s return […]

Philippines renews demand Beijing pay US$1 million for South China Sea clash damages

November 5, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST | Published November 5, 2024 The Philippine military chief has reiterated calls for Beijing to compensate for damages and return rifles seized during a violent confrontation in the disputed South China […]

Tensions in South China Sea: Don’t Leave The Philippines Alone

October 30, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

THE JAPAN NEWS | Published October 30, 2024 The security of the Philippines, located in the South China Sea and close to Taiwan, is vital to the stability of East Asia. The Philippines is increasingly […]

China strikes again: Militia ship sideswipes BFAR vessel

October 16, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE in WPS composite image from AFP and PCG file photos Published October 16, 2024 MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese maritime militia ship “deliberately sideswiped” a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel […]

Philippine defence minister doubts China’s intent on South China Sea code

October 14, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

Philippine Defence Minister Gilberto Teodoro speaks during a joint press conference with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (not pictured) at a hotel in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines,… Purchase Licensing Rights Published October 14, 2024 MANILA, […]

China’s aggression tests US pact to defend Philippines

October 13, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

Published October 13, 2024 The growing tension between the Philippines and China has raised the question of whether the U.S. is willing to defend its ally against Chinese aggression, particularly in disputed territories of the […]

Newscats Opinion | “Philippines’ Assertive Stance: A Defense of Sovereignty, Not Opportunism”

October 11, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

This article is written in response to the recent publication titled “Philippines’ Opportunism Doomed to Failure” by chinadaily.com.cn. Contrary to the arguments presented in that piece, the Philippines’ actions in the South China Sea are […]

PBBM calls for speedy ASEAN-China Code of Conduct negotiations to maintain peace, order in South China Sea

October 11, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

Published October 11, 2024 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the ASEAN member states to fast-track the ASEAN-China Code of Conduct (COC) to advance meaningful progress amid China’s continued aggression and harassment in Philippine […]

What’s behind escalating China-Philippines tensions in the South China Sea?

October 11, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

Two Chinese coastguard ships seen from the bow of a Philippine vessel at Sabina Shoal in late August [Jam Sta Rosa/AFP] Published October 11, 2024 Confrontations in the South China Sea between China and the […]

Philippines, China trade blame in latest South China Sea spat

October 9, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

Published October 9, 2024 BEIJING/MANILA, Oct 8 (Reuters) – The Philippines accused China’s coast guard on Tuesday of firing water cannon at government ships taking supplies to fishermen at a disputed shoal in the South […]

China uses water cannons again to deter PH resupply ops in Scarborough

October 8, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

CHINA ATTACKS China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 4202 drenches the BRP Datu Sanday with its water cannon blasts, which at times threaten to break the windows of the vessel run by the Bureau of Fisheries […]

South Korea, Philippines share ‘common understanding’ on South China Sea

October 7, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

Published October 7, 2024 The nations’ leaders committed to deepening maritime cooperation on Monday, as they upgraded relations and agreed to closer coastguard ties South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr agreed on Monday […]

PH hits China bullying of Vietnamese fishers

October 5, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

Published October 5, 2024 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday denounced the use of force in the South China Sea after Vietnamese fishermen were beaten up by Chinese maritime law enforcers. The DFA told […]

Philippines aware of incident in South China Sea between Vietnam, China

October 4, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

Published October 4, 2024 MANILA — The Philippines‘ foreign ministry said on Friday it was aware of what it described as a “serious incident” between Vietnamese fishermen and Chinese maritime authorities late last month. “The Philippines has consistently denounced […]

DFA ‘monitoring developments’ amid reports of alleged China spies in PH

October 3, 2024 MeighTimbol Comments Off

Says the DFA: ‘The department takes such reports seriously’ Published October 3, 2024 MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday, October 3, that it was “monitoring relevant developments” related to media […]

China holds drills near disputed South China Sea reef

September 28, 2024 MeighTimbol 3

Chinese Coast Guard boats seen near the Scarborough Shoal Published September 28, 2024 Chinese naval and air forces have held maneuvers in a disputed part of the South China Sea. The drills came shortly after […]