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Gilberto Teodoro
Vietnam, Philippines Agree to Bolster Maritime Security Cooperation
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations' defense ministers have pledged to sign an MoU on defense cooperation by the end of the year.
US Announces $500 Million in Military Funding for the Philippines
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement caps off two years that have seen a considerable strategic convergence between the two long-standing allies.
Philippines and Singapore Broaden Defense Ties With New Agreement
By Jim Gomez
The specifics of the agreement were not made public, but it is intended to "promote cooperation in areas of mutual interest such as military education and anti-terrorism."
Philippines to Probe Recording of Alleged South China Sea Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
The recording, released this week by the Chinese embassy in Manila, purports to lay out a "new model" for managing tensions at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands.
Philippines Denies Chinese Claim About South China Sea ‘Agreement’
By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this month, a Chinese embassy spokesperson said that the two nations had reached a "common understanding" on the dispute.
Philippines Military to Provide ‘Unimpeded’ Access to Sea Resources, Defense Chief Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The new "comprehensive archipelagic defense concept" will seek to secure Manila's access to resources lying within its Exclusive Economic Zone, including in the South China Sea.
Philippines Again Calls Out China Over South China Sea Clashes
By Sebastian Strangio
The comments from Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro came as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that bilateral relations are "at a crossroads."
Philippines to Take Multilateral Approach to South China Sea Tensions
By Sebastian Strangio
China's campaign of escalation against the Philippine-held Second Thomas Shoal will only strengthen Manila's ties with supportive outside powers.
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