US defense chief says stronger deterrence needed against China in disputed sea
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines ...
The US must establish credible deterrence in the West Philippine Sea
America’s comparative advantage in advancing its interests is through the strengthening of its alliances and partnerships in ...
China conducts military patrol in South China Sea, warns Philippines
China's military said it had conducted a patrol in the South China Sea on Friday, the day U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ...
US, Japan, Philippines stage navy drills in disputed South China Sea as a Chinese ship keeps watch
The United States, Japan and the Philippines have staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South ...
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In Manila visit, Hegseth stresses deterrence ‘considering threats from communist Chinese’
Friends need to stand shoulder to shoulder to deter conflict, to ensure that there's free navigation, whether you call it the ...
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Philippine Defense Chief Calls for Stronger South China Sea Presence Ahead of SECDEF Hegseth Visit
Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilbert Teodoro on Monday laid out Manila’s plans to deter Chinese efforts in the ...
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China conducts military patrol as PH welcomes Hegseth, holds joint sail with US, Japan
China's military said it had conducted a patrol in the South China Sea on Friday, the day US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ...
‘Assigning sentinels’: Philippines eyes Subic Bay islands for South China Sea security
Experts say it might be legally and logistically difficult to repurpose Grande and Chiquita Islands but political will might ...
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Marcos: US 'greatest force' for peace in the region amid sea row
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the United States (US) remained the 'greatest force' in maintaining peace in ...
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Beijing’s reiteration of South China Sea claim ‘joke’ – PH Navy
MANILA, Philippines — Beijing’s reiteration of its 10-dash-line claim over the South China Sea is nothing but a “joke,” a Philippine Navy official said on Tuesday. During a press conference, Navy ...