Philippines won’t invoke mutual defense treaty with US after Chinese confrontation at disputed shoal

06/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines said Friday it has no plan to invoke its mutual defense treaty with the United States after the Chinese coast guard reportedly rammed, boarded and used machetes and axes to damage…

China Coast Guard used bolos, acted like pirates – AFP

Nestor Corrales - Reporter / @NCorralesINQ 06/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) described China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel, involved in the June 17 “illegal boarding” incident as coming onboard wielding bolos, knives, and spears, and acting like “pirates.” The…

‘Balikatan’ warships stalked by China vessel

Jeanette Andrade - @inquirerdotnet 04/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The multilateral Maritian exercises (MME) being conducted off Palawan as part of this year’s “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) war games apparently continued to be tracked by another Chinese gray ship which was spotted on Sunday morning.…

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