President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed a new chief of staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Taking over the top military post is Lieutenant General Romeo Brawner, replacing outgoing AFP chief General Andres Centino. The announcement of the new military leadership was made by Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil. She stated that General Centino will be … [Read more...] about Marcos puts Brawner as chief of Philippine military
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Ferry service: Philippines to bring more supplies, people to Pag-asa Island in Spratlys
The Philippines is increasing its stake on the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea by announcing a regular ferry service from Palawan to the remote Pag-asa Island in the disputed Spratlys. The Western Command (WESCOM) of the Philippine Navy announced that it has started a regular ferry service to Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) with … [Read more...] about Ferry service: Philippines to bring more supplies, people to Pag-asa Island in Spratlys
Sabina Shoal: New Flashpoint in South China Sea is Dangerously Close to Palawan
Only 130 nautical miles off Palawan is a shallow shoal called "Sabina Shoal," and it has become a potential new flashpoint in an ongoing show of force by China as it flexes its naval dominance in South China Sea. Sabina Shoal is located in the Spratly Islands but it sits dangerously close to the Philippine Island of Palawan. A Chinese ship travelling at 25 knots from … [Read more...] about Sabina Shoal: New Flashpoint in South China Sea is Dangerously Close to Palawan
Escalating Tensions: 48 Chinese Vessels Spotted Near Palawan, Philippines (South China Sea)
Philippine Navy Surveillance Reveals Alarming Increase in Chinese Maritime Presence near Iroquois Reef and Sabina Shoal. On June 30, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spotted 48 Chinese fishing vessels near the Philippines Economic Exclusion Zone in the South China Sea. A Philippine Navy patrol aircraft observed the vessels around Iroquois Reef during routine … [Read more...] about Escalating Tensions: 48 Chinese Vessels Spotted Near Palawan, Philippines (South China Sea)
The US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty: A Quick Glance
The US has maintained strong ties with the Philippines since it gained independence in 1946. Among the many agreements between the two countries, the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty stands out as one of the most significant. As the name suggests, it is an agreement between the two nations to defend each other in case of an armed attack. In this blog post, we’ll take a … [Read more...] about The US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty: A Quick Glance