Tag: philippines

  • New China island concerns

    Move would pile pressure on new US administration. China likely to build on reef near Philippines: minister Manila expects China to try to build on a reef off the coast […]

  • New Pinoy CG ship

    Vessel will hopefully deter ASG attacks. New bullet-proof PCG ship deployed to Zamboanga Peninsula A Japan-made vessel acquired by the Philippine government for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in December […]

  • Duterte turns to China

    Duterte continues to play China off against the USA. Phillipines President Duterte asks China for help against piracy By Vincent Wee Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has come out to openly […]

  • New MARAD threat system

    New, streamlined system in place. US Maritime Advisory System Established Posted by Eric Haun The new U.S. Maritime Advisory System establishes a single federal process to expeditiously provide maritime threat […]

  • China steps up readiness

    Donald Trump’s election as US president has increased the risk of hostilities breaking out, according to Chinese state media and analysts China ‘steps up preparedness for possible military conflict with […]

  • Philippines, Malaysia ties

    The first bilateral meeting between the maritime police forces of both sides is further testament to growing collaboration. Philippines, Malaysia Eye Deeper Maritime Security Cooperation By Prashanth Parameswaran On Monday, […]

  • China not happy with Trump

    New Trump administration clashes again with China. China hits back at US over South China Sea claims China has asserted its “indisputable sovereignty” over parts of the South China Sea […]

  • Phil Navy to crack down on ASG

    Abu Sayyaf still operating at will in region. Navy sending more boats, best people to fight Abu Sayyaf Roel Pareño ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Navy will send the […]

  • Three fishermen kidnapped

    News comes after four hostages freed last week. 3 Indonesia fishermen missing; piracy eyed Three Indonesian fishermen have gone missing in waters off the southern Philippines in an area that […]

  • Shippers avoid new pirate hotspot

    Abu Sayyaf Group a major threat in region. Shippers avoid new ‘pirate hotspot’ in waters west of the Philippines By Keith Wallis A surge in piracy to the west of […]