China attacks Philippine coast guard ship
MANILA – Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated once again following an incident in the South China Sea. On April 30, two Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons at a Philippine coast guard vessel, the BRP Bagacay. … Continue reading China attacks Philippine coast guard ship
South China Sea: Philippines and Vietnam Forge Alliance
HANOI — In a significant diplomatic move, the Philippines, and Vietnam have come together to enhance their collaboration in the contested South China Sea. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit to Hanoi marked a pivotal moment as the two Southeast Asian … Continue reading South China Sea: Philippines and Vietnam Forge Alliance
Philippine Airlines expands flights to Toronto
MANILA – Philippine Airlines (PAL) will introduce a third weekly nonstop frequency on its Manila – Toronto route starting April 5, 2024. The resulting 50% increase in capacity aims to meet growing travel demand to and from the Canadian East … Continue reading Philippine Airlines expands flights to Toronto
South China Sea: US will defend the Philippines
MANILA – The United States renewed a warning Monday that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack under a 1951 treaty, after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels off a contested shoal in … Continue reading South China Sea: US will defend the Philippines
Philippines remove barrier in South China Sea
MANILA – The Philippine government has removed a floating barrier that China had installed to block Philippine fishing boats from entering a disputed area in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday. The barrier, which was … Continue reading Philippines remove barrier in South China Sea