The ASEAN Maritime Center proposal was already part of the maritime agenda at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, but recent incidents near the Philippines
The northern Philippines has again become a focal point in regional security after recent missile drills brought together the Philippines, Japan, the United States and
Amid rising friction in the West Philippine Sea and growing concern over Taiwan, this year’s Balikatan military drills looked less like a routine exercise and
Philippine investigators are examining how sensitive information about resupply missions in the West Philippine Sea ended up in the hands of Chinese intelligence. Philippine security
Warships from the Philippines, Australia, and Canada began a joint sail in South China Sea, underscoring Manila’s determination to build new security ties as tensions
The Chinese vessel collision in the West Philippine Sea unfolded on August 11, when two Chinese ships, one from the China Coast Guard and another
Chinese research vessels operating within the West Philippine Sea continue to draw scrutiny from Philippine maritime authorities. On Saturday, August 2, the Philippine Coast Guard
The East and South China Sea have become the focus of a rising security struggle in Asia. The Philippines is stepping up defense ties while
In early June 2025, tensions across Asia’s most contested waters took another sharp turn. This time, China’s patrols near Taiwan’s islands set off a flurry
In just the last few months, the Philippines has deepened its military ties with countries near and far—Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, and of course,
