G7 ministers blast China for use of water cannon vs PHL in WPS
FOREIGN ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) criticized China for firing water cannon on a Philippine supply ship in the West Philippine Sea.
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FOREIGN ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) criticized China for firing water cannon on a Philippine supply ship in the West Philippine Sea.
NAVAL and air units from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the United States Indo-Pacific Command, the Australian Defense Force and the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) successfully conducted the first multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Sunday.
In a statement, AFP public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad said the exercise was held within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone and involved naval vessels and aircraft from the four countries.
Participants included the BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PS-15) with AW-109 helicopter, BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) with AW-159 “Wildcat” anti-submarine warfare helicopter, and BRP Valentin Diaz (PS-177) from the Philippine Navy; the USS Mobile and a P-8A “Poseidon” from the United States Navy; the Royal Australian Navy HMAS Warramunga and Royal Australian Air Force P-8A “Poseidon” maritime patrol aircraft; and the JS Akebono from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces.
“The MMCA demonstrated the participating countries’ commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific through interoperability exercises in the maritime domain. It will also contribute greatly to the AFP’s capability development,” Trinidad said.
The participating ships performed communication exercises, division tactics or officer of the watch maneuver, and a photo exercise.
These activities were designed to enhance the different forces’ abilities to work together effectively in maritime scenarios.
The AFP earlier said the MMCA was successfully completed with no untoward incident as of 4:52 p.m. and all planned exercises conducted.
“Demonstrating our collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, our combined defense/armed forces will conduct a MCA within the Philippine EEZ on April 7, 2024,” said the statement signed by Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles, Japan Minister for Defense Minoru Kihara, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. and US Defense Secretary Lloyd James Austin III.
UNITED States lawmakers have committed support to the country in “pushing back” against China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
CHINA scoffed at the Philippine government for sending another rotation and resupply mission (RORE) to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, which it described as “irregular,” coming only 18 days after its last RORE mission.
CHINA Coast Guard (CCG) fired water cannon again on a Philippine vessel going to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.
THE University of the Philippines lashed out at the Chinese Coast Guard for harassing its scientists conducting marine scientific research in the West Philippine Sea.
THE Chinese Coast Guard has evicted 34 Filipinos from Sandy Cay, a rock formation a few kilometers away from Pag-asa Island, the biggest island occupied by the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
At least two Filipino vessels were damaged in Tuesday’s latest rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) mission to the contingent manning the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal, West Philippine Sea, due to harassment by China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) ships.
AFTER an incident-free rotation and resupply (RORE) mission in Ayungin Shoal last Friday, the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) resumed blocking a Philippine ship patrolling another disputed rock formation in the West Philippine Sea—the Scarborough Shoal.
IN acknowledging the intricate challenges posed by the South China Sea disputes, we emphasize the critical need for the Philippines to redefine its diplomatic approach. As tensions mount in this crucial geopolitical arena, the nation’s commitment to fostering stability and safeguarding its sovereign interests is highlighted. A central theme revolves around advocating for an independent foreign policy, urging the Philippines to liberate itself from dependence on external powers. We delve into nuanced strategies encompassing crisis management communication, mitigation of escalation risks, fostering harmony, and unveiling hidden issues, all aimed at navigating the complexities of the South China Sea and shaping a robust diplomatic future for the Philippines.
IN a surprising turn of events, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. veered from the neutral, tempered position initially posed by his Foreign Affairs department and publicly congratulated the pro-independence candidate in Taiwan for winning the recently held presidential elections.
THE Marcos Jr. administration is looking to strengthen the country’s possession over islands in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) by exploring the possibility of turning them into tourist spots.
CHINESE Coast Guard (CCG) accused the Philippines of “deliberately” colliding with one of their vessels during their latest maritime altercation near the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
After experiencing first hand the harassment being inflicted by China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) to Filipino supply ships and their escorts maintaining the contingent manning the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday said there will be “changes” on how the resupply mission is being conducted.
LAWMAKERS at the weekend slammed the latest water cannon attacks on Philippine vessels in separate incidents at the Bajo de Masinloc and Ayungin Shoal.
THE United States ambassador to the Philippines and at least 10 of her counterparts in Manila quickly called out China at the weekend for engaging Philippine vessels in “dangerous” sea maneuvers in the West Philippine Sea.
Despite the increasing number of Chinese ships reported in Ayungin Shoal, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday vowed that resupply missions to the detachment aboard the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) would continue.
JAPAN has delivered a part of the $103.5 million (P5.5 billion) air surveillance radar system to the Philippines, Japan’s Ministry of Defense attached agency Acquisition Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) said.
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go remains steadfast in his stance to uphold the rights of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid accusations by the Chinese government that the country is trespassing into the waters adjacent to Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal).
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday announced that guided missile frigate, BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) and the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Ottawa (FFH-341) have completed a “bilateral sail” operation in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday confirmed earlier military reports that revealed severe damage in Rozul Reef and Escoda Shoal caused by the Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM).
The China Coast Guard’s (CCG) unprovoked harassment on Filipino resupply boats and their escorts going about their peaceful duties in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is causing China’s isolation.
THE Senate is maintaining its momentum to pass a law designating maritime areas where the Philippines can exercise sovereignty and jurisdiction.
AMID the controversy on the granting of big confidential and intel funds to civilian agencies, the Senate vowed to push for higher intelligence funds for the “defenders of Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the Philippine Navy (PN).” They should be “entitled to full logistical and operational support from the government, including an increase in their confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) in the 2024 national budget,” Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said over the weekend.
DIPLOMATIC and maritime officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and China are arriving in Manila on Tuesday to resume the decades-long negotiations for a set of rules on how claimant countries should behave in the South China Sea/West Philippine Sea (SPS/WPS).
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