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Philippines Will Not Deploy Navy in Stand-offs With China, Marcos Says

Philippines Will Not Deploy Navy in Stand-offs With China, Marcos Says

By Sebastian Strangio
On December 4, Chinese ships, including a navy vessel, confronted Philippine vessels close to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

Philippines Deploys Warship to Palawan Island, Facing South China Sea

Philippines Deploys Warship to Palawan Island, Facing South China Sea

By Sebastian Strangio
The deployment follows a string of stand-offs between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed seaway.
Australia-Philippines Launch Joint Naval Patrol in South China Sea

Australia-Philippines Launch Joint Naval Patrol in South China Sea

By Grant Wyeth
The recent joint patrol is another sign that Beijing's attempts at intimidation in will not be submitted to – not by the Philippines and not by Australia.

The Philippines Wants to Acquire Submarines. What Should They Be Used For?

The Philippines Wants to Acquire Submarines. What Should They Be Used For?

By Joshua Bernard Espeña
Manila's acquisition of a submarine fleet should be guided by nothing less than the need to deter or win future wars.

Why the Philippines Needs to Revise Its National Defense Act

Why the Philippines Needs to Revise Its National Defense Act

By Jay Tristan Tarriela
An 80-plus year old law has allowed the Philippine Army near-unquestioned dominance over the military. That has to change.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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Philippine Navy’s Coronavirus Challenge in the Headlines With Postponed International Engagements

Philippine Navy’s Coronavirus Challenge in the Headlines With Postponed International Engagements

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The decision illustrates COVID-19’s impact on the service and its external engagement.  

The Philippine Navy Needs More Than New Ships

The Philippine Navy Needs More Than New Ships

By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Until its institutional problems are solved, the PN will not be able to achieve its ambitious goals.
Philippines-Vietnam Navy Talks Spotlight Maritime Security Collaboration

Philippines-Vietnam Navy Talks Spotlight Maritime Security Collaboration

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The staff-to-staff talks come ahead of 2020 which will put the focus on maritime issues within both countries’ foreign policies.

New Missile-Armed Attack Craft Puts Philippine Military Modernization Into Focus

New Missile-Armed Attack Craft Puts Philippine Military Modernization Into Focus

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Philippine Navy looks to be moving forward with more integration of a new missile system into its capabilities.

Vessel Transfer Puts South Korea-Philippines Defense Relations Into Focus

Vessel Transfer Puts South Korea-Philippines Defense Relations Into Focus

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The ship’s pending arrival put the focus on the ongoing activity in Manila and Seoul's defense relationship.

Chinese Vessel Rams, Sinks Philippine Fishing Boat in Reed Bank

Chinese Vessel Rams, Sinks Philippine Fishing Boat in Reed Bank

By Steven Stashwick
Philippine crew rescued by Vietnamese fishermen in disputed South China Sea waters.
South Korea-Philippines Defense Ties in the Headlines with Expected Vessel Arrival

South Korea-Philippines Defense Ties in the Headlines with Expected Vessel Arrival

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The focus on the ship’s pending arrival put the focus on the ongoing activity in the security aspect of relations between the two countries.

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