Tag: philippines
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Philippines, US fire at ‘invasion’ force in South China Sea war games
SpaceWar.com reports: “US and Filipino troops fired missiles and artillery at an imaginary ‘invasion’ force during war games on the Philippines’ northern coast Monday, days after their governments objected to China’s ‘dangerous’ actions in regional […] The post Philippines, US fire at ‘invasion’ force in South China Sea war games appeared first on JVIM.
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China Coast Guard becoming ‘more aggressive’: Philippines
SpaceWar.com reports: “China’s coast guard has become more aggressive towards Philippine vessels in the South China Sea and its water cannon attacks could threaten the lives of crew, a government spokesman in Manila warned Wednesday. […] The post China Coast Guard becoming ‘more aggressive’: Philippines appeared first on JVIM.
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Amid China tensions, India delivers supersonic cruise missiles to Philippines
Voice of America News reports: “India has begun delivery of supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as the two countries tighten defense and strategic ties amid rising tensions between the East Asian nation and China […] The post Amid China tensions, India delivers supersonic cruise missiles to Philippines appeared first on JVIM.
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Marcos says Philippines will not be ‘cowed into silence’ by China
SpaceWar.com reports: “President Ferdinand Marcos said Thursday the Philippines will not be ‘cowed into silence’ by Beijing after confrontations in the South China Sea that injured Filipino troops and damaged vessels. Marcos’s remarks came as […] The post Marcos says Philippines will not be ‘cowed into silence’ by China appeared first on JVIM.
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US Bolstering Philippines Amid Increasing Assertiveness by China
Voice of America News reports: “The U.S. and Philippines will for the first time venture outside Manila’s territorial waters when they begin joint annual combat drills in April, a Philippines government spokesman said Thursday. Colonel […] The post US Bolstering Philippines Amid Increasing Assertiveness by China appeared first on JVIM.
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Philippines’ Marcos sees Chinese actions in South China Sea with ‘great alarm’
SpaceWar.com reports: “Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Wednesday that he sees Chinese actions in the South China Sea with ‘great alarm’, after recent confrontations described by a Filipino military commander as ‘the worst’ in two […] The post Philippines’ Marcos sees Chinese actions in South China Sea with ‘great alarm’ appeared first on JVIM.
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Philippines accuses China of attempting to block another vessel
SpaceWar.com reports: “The Philippines on Sunday accused the Chinese coast guard of attempting to block a Filipino government vessel delivering supplies to fishermen, the second such alleged incident near a disputed reef in two weeks. […] The post Philippines accuses China of attempting to block another vessel appeared first on JVIM.