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China Accelerates South China Sea Island-Building, Raising Fears of a New Military Stronghold

August 27, 2026 MeighTimbol 0

A satellite view of Yagong Reef in the Crescent Group of the Paracel Islands of the South China Sea, August 17, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 27, […]

China urges Philippines to back off West Philippine Sea as Maritime Tensions Rise

August 11, 2026 Diana Zapata 0

Published August 11, 2026 MANILA, Philippines — China is once again calling on the Philippines to pull back from what Beijing describes as “provocative” activities in the South China Sea, as tensions continue to build […]

International Coalition Rejects China’s South China Sea Claims as Beijing Condemns Joint Statement

July 13, 2026 Diana Zapata 0

In this image made from video provided by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, a Chinese coast guard ship uses water cannon on a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 as it approaches Second Thomas […]

China, Batanes, and the Battle for the First Island Chain: What Every Filipino Should Know

July 10, 2026 MeighTimbol 0

Published July 10, 2026 A controversial statement by several Chinese scholars claiming that Batanes is part of China has sparked concern in the Philippines, prompting an immediate rejection from government officials and renewed discussions about […]

China’s Military in Turmoil: Xi Jinping’s Purges Shake the PLA and Defense Leadership

January 25, 2026 Diana Zapata 0

AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File Published January 25, 2025 In a dramatic escalation of a years‑long campaign reshaping China’s military and defense hierarchy, President Xi Jinping has launched one of the most significant purges of senior […]

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, […]

India–Philippines Strategic Partnership and Defence Deepening

August 7, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Marcos, Modi sign defense agreements in India | Published August 7, 2025 A Landmark Elevation in Ties On August 5, 2025, India and the Philippines officially upgraded their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, sealing […]

Dueling Military Drills: China Launches Back-to-Back Exercises During Taiwan’s Annual Han Kuang War Games

July 26, 2025 MeighTimbol 0

Published July 26, 2025 🇨🇳 China’s Back-to-Back Military Drills In a bold show of force, China launched back-to-back military exercises encircling Taiwan just as the island nation commenced its annual Han Kuang war games. The […]

China’s Shrinking Military Elite: Xi Jinping’s Purges Reveal Cracks in His Grip on Power

July 22, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, inspects the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Photo courtesy of Xinhua/Li Gang. | Published July […]

Japan’s Defense White Paper Echoes U.S. View: China the Greatest Threat

July 22, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Photo: Japanese Self-Defense Force (Courtesy of JSDF) | Published July 22, 2025 For the first time, the annual white paper expressed Japan’s concern over the expanding military role of the China Coast Guard. July 2025 […]

The Biggest Misconception About the Philippines’ South China Sea Case Against China

July 12, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

| Published July 12, 2025 The Permanent Court of Arbitration did not decide the claims brought by the Philippines against China, an arbitral tribunal established under Annex VII of UNCLOS did. 🧭 The Core Misconception: […]

China Attacks Philippine Ship in Philippine Waters with Water Cannon

June 22, 2025 MeighTimbol 0

| 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 0

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 […]

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

February 25, 2025 MeighTimbol 0

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 […]

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

November 21, 2024 MeighTimbol 0

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 […]

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

November 12, 2024 MeighTimbol 0

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 0

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 […]

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

October 30, 2024 MeighTimbol 0

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 […]

PH hits China bullying of Vietnamese fishers

October 5, 2024 MeighTimbol 0

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 […]

US, Asia-Pacific nations hold joint maritime exercises in South China Sea

September 29, 2024 MeighTimbol 0

The armed forces of five nations—Philippines, United States, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand—conducted Published September 29, 2024 MANILA: The armed forces of five countries conducted joint maritime exercises in a portion of the South China […]