Philippine International Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo says Manila’s relations with Beijing are extra than simply their variations over the South China Sea, as he hosts bilateral talks along with his Chinese language counterpart, Qin Gang. Philippine International Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo welcomes Chinese language State Councilor and International Minister Qin Gang in Manila on Saturday….
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WWII wreck on which practically 1,000 Australians died discovered within the Philippines
SS Montevideo Maru was torpedoed en route from what’s now Papua New Guinea to China’s Hainan by a US submarine, unaware of the prisoners of battle onboard. FILE – The long-awaited discover comes forward of April 25 commemorations for Anzac Day, a significant day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand for his or her…
US, Philippines fireplace Javelins in largest joint drills amid China tensions
The annual navy workouts which goal to spice up the Philippines’ navy capabilities observe a three-day Chinese language navy train that simulated focused strikes and a blockade of Taiwan. A Javelin shoulder-launched anti-tank missile hits a goal throughout a joint navy train between the U.S. and Philippines referred to as “Balikatan,” Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder at…
Philippines, US launch largest-ever joint navy drills
The drills observe Monday’s conclusion of a three-day Chinese language navy train that simulated focused strikes and a blockade of Taiwan, which Beijing considers a part of its territory. Philippine train director Main Basic Marvin Licudine (L) and US train director consultant Main Basic Eric Austin (R) hyperlink arms throughout the opening ceremony of the…
Magnitude 6.2 quake hits japanese Philippines, residents requested to evacuate
A neighborhood seismological company says the quake triggered “minor sea-level disturbance” and warned tsunami waves of lower than a metre excessive above regular tides would attain Catanduanes and Samar islands. The final main quake was within the northern Philippines in October. (AP Archive) An evacuation order was issued to coastal dwellers on a distant Philippine…
Philippines’ Marcos blocks ICC probe on lethal Duterte drug battle
Son of former Philippine dictator questions jurisdiction of The Hague courtroom in investigating a detailed political ally, accusing the worldwide courtroom of “interference” on the nation’s sovereignty. Ferdinand Marcos Jr (background) took over the presidency from his polictical ally, Duterte (foreground, centre), in June of 2022. (Reuters) Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has introduced that…