AFP chief: 50,000 challenges issued vs foreign ships in PH’s EEZ

MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Tuesday said that around 50,000 challenges have so far been issued against foreign vessels within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in 2024 alone. Brawner made the pronouncement after noting that the AFP continues to monitor on its

AFP: No more foreign terrorists in the Philippines

philstar.com - 02/Jul 16:00

There are now zero foreign terrorists monitored on Philippine soil, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. announced yesterday.

Marcos tells troops not to escalate situation in WPS — Brawner

inquirer.net - 04/Jul 22:54

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has instructed soldiers not to escalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea,...

West Philippine Sea: Marcos OKd purchase of more fighter jets – AFP chief

inquirer.net - 04/Jul 16:45

MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has green-lighted plans to purchase multirole fighter (MRF) aircraft as part of...

West Philippine Sea: Navy’s June 17 encounter with CCG incurs P60M damage

inquirer.net - 04/Jul 11:59

MANILA, Philippines — The damage resulting from China Coast Guard’s violent encounter with personnel of the Philippine Navy on a resupply...

AFP wants China to pay P60M for June 17 attack

inquirer.net - 05/Jul 05:30

The Philippine military wants P60 million in damages from China following the June 17 attack at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal where the Chinese coast...

Manila Dismisses Calls To Invoke Defense Treaty With Washington Over Sea Encounter

eurasiareview.com - 22/Jun 23:30

By Jason Gutierrez The Philippines dismissed calls Friday to invoke a defense treaty with the United States over a highly charged confrontation...

PH, China ministers talk de-escalation – but ‘Monster’ back in EEZ

inquirer.net - 04/Jul 05:34

MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese vessel known as “The Monster,’’ so-called for being the largest coast guard ship in the world, reentered the...

PH troops’ morale ‘high’ amid WPS challenges, says Teodoro

inquirer.net - 24/Jun 18:12

MANILA, Philippines — The morale of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) remains high amid China’s recent aggressions in the West...

West Philippine Sea Flashpoint, Alleged ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’, And BRP Sierra Madre: A Geopolitical Enmeshed n Meta-Narratives Of US, China, Japan, And ASEAN – Analysis

eurasiareview.com - 04/Jul 21:23

In March 27, 2024, China Coast Guard ship 4103 showed holes in its hull above waterline after collision with the Philippine Coast Guard's...

‘Monster’ vs Magbanua: New source of tension

inquirer.net - 05:30

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official on Saturday said that while China’s largest coast guard ship was not moving out of...

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