PH told to protest 2 new Chinese districts in South China Sea

Frances Mangosing 04/20/2020

MANILA, Philippines — In an apparent move to further tighten its grip in the South China Sea, Beijing recently announced it was establishing two districts in Paracels and Spratly Islands. The two administrative units are under the…

As world is on edge over COVID-19, it’s ‘business as usual’ for China in West Philippine Sea

Frances Mangosing 03/30/2020

MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese military transport plane has been spotted on Kagitingan (Fiery Cross) Reef, a Philippine-claimed territory but now being occupied by China in the West Philippine Sea. Analysts said the sighting of the Chinese…

AFP chief tests positive for COVID-19

Frances Mangosing 03/27/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. has tested positive for coronavirus, Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana said Friday. Lorenzana himself is now under quarantine after he found out Friday…

China launches new facilities in West PH Sea just as world’s eyes fixed on COVID-19

Frances Mangosing 03/23/2020

MANILA, Philippines—While the world is turning topsy turvy over the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that started in China, it’s still business as usual for the Asian giant in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). Two…

Russia distances itself from looming VFA termination

Frances Mangosing 02/18/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Russian government on Tuesday (Feb. 18) sought to distance itself from the looming termination of a key defense pact between the Philippines and United States, saying its ambassador’s visit to the highest ranking…

Russia moves closer to filling void to be left by US in PH defense sans VFA

Frances Mangosing 02/17/2020

MANILA, Philippines—The Russian government has taken steps toward filling a void in military alliance that could be left by President Rodrigo Duterte’s termination of the Philippines’ Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, which is being…

China Coast Guard ship seen moving back and forth near Ayungin Shoal

Frances Mangosing 01/15/2020

MANILA, Philippines — While a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel is in the country for a week-long visit to promote friendship and cooperation, one of its sister ships was spotted moving “back and forth” near the Philippine-occupied…

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