Philippine Navy

Philippines Deploys Warship to Palawan Island, Facing South China Sea

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Philippine Police Raid Alleged Cybercrime Buildings and Rescue 2,700 Workers

Earlier this week, a senior official of the Philippine Navy announced that it had deployed a warship off the waters of Palawan Island, its westernmost island, in order to “protect its maritime interests,” at a time of frequent stand-offs with Chinese vessels in the South China Sea. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Commodore Edward … Read more

Australia-Philippines Launch Joint Naval Patrol in South China Sea

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Australia-Philippines Launch Joint Naval Patrol in South China Sea

Over the weekend Australia and the Philippines began joint naval patrols in the South China Sea. This is the first maritime cooperation activity between the two countries, and comes in the wake of both Australia and the Philippines experiencing recent dangerous provocations from China. Australia is increasingly seeing the Philippines as an essential partner in preserving … Read more