Philippines
United States Announces Ramped-up Military Presence in Philippines
| S Satapathy | | Apr 14, 2016 07:35 AM EDT |
United States' Defence Secretary Ash Carter has revealed that the US will station close to 300 military troops, including Air Force commandos with combat aircrafts and helicopters, in the Philippines by the end of this month.
South China Sea War to Erupt Soon Due to Increasing Tension among Countries Claiming it?
| Jenia Cane | | Apr 09, 2016 11:47 AM EDT |
Amid the many countries that have been vocal in making their claims over South China Sea, is there a possibility that a war would erupt soon?
Japan Submarine Makes Port Call to Philippines Amid Growing Tensions in South China Sea
| Girish Shetti | | Apr 04, 2016 08:48 AM EDT |
A Japanese submarine on Sunday made a port call to the Philippines - the first in 15 years - in a show of the growing military cooperation between the two countries. The latest development comes amid growing tension in South China Sea, triggered mainly by China's assertiveness over its claims to the disputed maritime territory.
Vivo Mobile Heads Philippines With the Vivo Y51 Smartphone for P7,990
| Daphne Planca | | Mar 31, 2016 11:03 AM EDT |
Chinese tech company Vivo Mobile has announced that they will be heading to the Philippines to introduce their latest handheld devices. To start with the domination in the country, the Chinese company officially launches the Vivo Y51 smartphone for the price of P7,990 ($174).
Beijing Questions US-Philippine Military Bases Deal
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 22, 2016 06:38 AM EDT |
"I also want to point out that recently, the US military likes to talk about the so-called militarization of the South China Sea."
U.S. Navy Chief Claims Chinese Ship Spotted Near Another Disputed Shoal in South China Sea
| Girish Shetti | | Mar 19, 2016 07:48 AM EDT |
U.S. Navy Chief Admiral John Richardson on Thursday said the United States has noted Chinese activities near the disputed Scarborough Shoal - a reef that China seized from the Philippines nearly four years ago.
Philippines to File Diplomatic Protest Against China Over Plans of Commencing Civilian Flights in the South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 13, 2016 10:14 AM EDT |
The Philippines on Saturday said it is preparing to file a diplomatic protest against China following the latter's announcement that it will soon launch civilian flights to and from the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea.
China to Philippines: Don't Challenge Us!
| Marcel Woo | | Mar 10, 2016 07:03 AM EST |
China has issued a stern warning to the Philippines after the Southeast Asian country announced that it will lease Japanese planes to patrol the South China Sea.
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