Exclusive: U.S military in talks to develop port in Philippines facing ...
WEBAug 31, 2023 · U.S. military involvement in the proposed port in the Batanes islands, less than 200 km (125 miles) from Taiwan, could stoke tensions at a time of growing friction with China and a drive by...
U.S. and Philippine Forces Defend Island Chain Near Taiwan ... - USNI News
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Located closer to Taipei than Manila, the islands of Batanes have received increased attention over the last few years amid growing cross-strait tensions and a renewed national security push by the Philippines following several incidents with China in the South China Sea.
TD ‘Igme’ prompts Signal No. 1 in Batanes - Inquirer.net
WEB1 day ago · As of 4 p.m., Igme was located 530 kilometers east northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 55 km per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph.
'Better to prepare': Batanes starts planning Taiwan contingency
WEBApr 19, 2023 · Plans and preparations for a Taiwan crisis were among issues tackled in a consultative meeting in Basco, Batanes, between local officials of the island and top officers of the Armed Forces of the...
Provincial Government of Batanes hosts Basco Port operations …
WEBJun 11, 2024 · Over the past four weeks, Army Divers from the 7th Dive Detachment (7DD) and their Filipino counterparts executed debris removal operations at Basco Port, Batanes Province, Philippines.
Batanes, PH Breaking News Headlines Today | Ground News
WEBStay current with all the latest and breaking news about Batanes, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 13 stories have been published about Batanes which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
Plan underway for U.S.-funded port in Batanes | ABS-CBN News
WEBMar 10, 2024 · BASCO, Batanes - A plan is underway to construct a U.S.-funded civilian port in Batanes, the northernmost Philippine island province facing the critical channel separating the country from Taiwan, its governor said over the weekend.
Philippines beefs up northernmost defences amid China tensions - Al Jazeera
WEBApr 7, 2024 · Batanes could find itself on the doorstep of war should the South China Sea dispute escalate or China invade Taiwan. The two-storey barracks building has a mess hall and rooms for sleeping ...
Batanes military buildup plan complicates China's ... - ABS-CBN News
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · The Philippines' plan to boost military presence in Batanes, the country's northernmost province facing Taiwan, is complicating China's strategic prob.
Philippines to boost military presence on islands facing Taiwan
WEBFeb 7, 2024 · Reuters reported in August that the US military was in talks to develop a civilian port in Batanes, a move that would boost American access to strategically located islands facing Taiwan.