U.S. Navy aircraft take part in a joint exercise in the Philippine Sea involving the Carl Vinson and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Groups, Jan. 22, 2022.

US Ships Enter South China Sea, China Aircraft Sent into Taiwan ADIZ

Taiwanese analyst says Chinese incursion highlights the cross-strait tensions, serves as warning.

Masked protesters raise clenched fists near the Malacañang presidential palace in Manila during a rally to commemorate the 49th anniversary of the New People’s Army, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, March 28, 2018.

Philippine Intelligence Chief Calls Out Presidential Candidates over Talks with Communists

2022-01-24

Four top-tier candidates say they would be willing to resume peace negotiations if elected in May.

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy troops patrol at Woody Island, in the Paracel Archipelago, which is known in China as the Xisha Islands, Jan. 29, 2016.

Report Puts Spotlight on PLA Units Deployed in S China Sea

2022-01-21

Army units are responsible for defending Chinese outposts in the Spratly and Paracel chains, Recorded Future says.

Philippine candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. flashes a victory sign in Manila after filing paperwork to join the presidential race, Oct. 6, 2021.

Philippines: Twitter Suspends 300 Accounts Linked to Candidate Marcos Jr.

2022-01-21

The social media giant said the accounts violated its platform manipulation and spam policy.

The USS Benfold conducts a South China Sea freed of navigation operation, Jan. 20, 2022.

Barbs Traded after US Warship Sails in China-claimed Territorial Waters

USS Benfold is committed to upholding freedom of navigation, U.S. Navy says.

Vice Presidential candidate and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio (center) distributes relief goods during a visit to the southern Philippine island of Siargao, which was devastated by Super Typhoon Rai in December, Jan. 20, 2022.

Philippine Defense Establishment Backs VP Candidate's Conscription Plan

The contender, Sara Duterte-Carpio, is the daughter of the current president.

The Philippine Air Force maintains S-70i Black Hawk helicopters at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat city, Dec. 3, 2021.

In Military-Hardware Upgrade, Philippines to Purchase 32 Black Hawk Helicopters

The contract is part of an effort to replace the military’s Vietnam-era Hueys, defense chief says.

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