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Philippines demands China cease illegal occupation of Mischief and Subi Reefs
The Philippines’ foreign ministry demanded that China cease its “illegal occupation” of two disputed features in the South China Sea, insisting on…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Anti-corruption court orders transfer of arrested former speaker to a government hospital for tests
The anti-graft court ordered the arrested Martin Romualdez, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, to a government hospital for further tests…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
News Briefs: new AFP intelligence chief, SG-PH 9th defense policy dialogue
Philippine’s Armed Forces installs new intelligence chief, Philippine and Singapore defense ministries hold 9th defense policy dialogue
 • Asia-Pacific Insights
China’s fighter intercepts Philippine surveillance plane over disputed shoal in West Philippine Sea
A Chinese J10 fighter had intercepted a Philippine surveillance plane over a disputed shoal in the West Philippine Sea, a spokesman for the Armed Forces…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights
AFP playing catch up on drones, faces fresh challenges with laser weapons
The Philippines is playing catch-up with nascent drone warfare technology and tactics, but could be lagging even farther behind with lasers, Rodney…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Rodney Jaleco
Reaffirming Philippine Sovereignty Over Batanes
While cultural and historical ties between Batanes and Taiwan are undeniable, they do not determine claims to sovereignty, international security expert…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Rommel Banlaoi
China holds naval drills inside Philippine waters
At least five People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy surface vessels sailed and conducted an illegal drill within Philippine waters, a spokesman for the…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights
Prosecution plans to subpoena Vice President in her impeachment trial
Lawyer Lorna Kapunan, a private prosecutor, in an open court indicated the prosecution panel may ask the Senate to subpoena Sara Duterte towards the end…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Police serves arrest warrant against former House Speaker
Ferdinand Martin Romualdez underwent police booking procedure while on his hospital bed after he was admitted due to anxiety and elevated blood…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Vice President’s office pays children and the deceased a reward for sharing confidential information — census office
The civil registry office said millions of pesos in confidential and intelligence funds from Vice President Duterte went to “ghost” recipients…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Philippines’ strict requirements for supplying defense equipment
With only a meager 324.6 billion budget for 2027, Teodoro limited options to fast-track the military upgrade program, including taking out loans and…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Vice Presidents posts bail after local court orders arrest
Vice President Sara Duterte appeared on a Saturday before a local court to post a bail bond for her temporary liberty after she was ordered arrested for…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
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