The Philippines and China have agreed on an "arrangement" for resupplying Filipino troops stationed on a South China Sea reef, Manila said Sunday (Jul 21), after a series of escalating confrontations in the disputed waters.

Philippines, China reach ‘agreement’ on resupply mission to remote outpost in South China Sea

Reports say that The Philippines wants more Brahmos missile batteries from India. The supersonic cruise missiles that have been delivered by India to Manila , has been touted as a gamechanger by the country as it faces maritime security threat from China.

Gravitas | The Philippines Want More Brahmos From India | Big Boost for India's Defence Export

The Philippines and Japan boosted their defence ties and signed a reciprocal access agreement (RAA) on Monday, saying they were seeking stability in the region, amid rising tensions with China. Watch in for more details!

Japan, Philippines sign landmark defence pact that could counter rising Indo-Pacific tensions

The Philippines and Japan signed a key defence pact on Monday (Jul 8) that will allow the deployment of troops on each other's territory, as they boost ties in the face of China's growing assertiveness.

Historic defence pact signed by Philippines and Japan. Key details revealed

Japan-Philippines sign landmark defence pact

Philippines' dependence on coal fired power has surpassed that of china and Indonesia. While china and Indonesia's share of renewables could have led to this, data also shows that Philippines has now added more coal power to its energy mix, highlighting significant barriers to achieving its green energy targets.

Philippines' coal dependence challenges sustainability goals

Chinese academics have called for more studies of the country’s claims to the disputed South China Sea. Watch to know more.

Chinese scholars urged to ‘shape narratives’ to defend South China Sea claim

China has deployed its Shandong aircraft carrier near the Philippine coast as Manila asserts its claims in the South China Sea. Watch to know more.

China-Philippines tensions: China patrols waters off the Philippines, sends message of deterrence

The Philippine military accused the Chinese coast guard of ramming and then boarding the Filipino boats in a violent confrontation in the contested waters of the South China sea on 17th of June. The Philippines' top military commander, General Romeo Brawner, said that the Chinese coast guard were armed with swords, spears and knives in the incident off Second Thomas shoal. Denouncing the Chinese action as piracy, he demanded the return of seized weapons and other equipment, as well as reparations for damaged items. Beijing described the conduct of its personnel as professional and restrained, further adding that they were aiming to block an illegal transportation of supplies. Monday's incident is the latest in a series of escalating confrontations between Chinese and Philippine ships in recent months.

Chinese coast guard ambushes Filipino navy boats

The Philippines Ambassador to India, Josel Francisco Ignacio, has said that the Brahmos missiles procured from India give a significant boost to his country's defence and deterrent capabilities.

Brahmos missile enhances our defence, deterrent capabilities: Philippines envoy Josel Francisco Ignacio

China’s hegemonic ambitions and brazen acts of aggression in the South China Sea (SCS) pose significant threats to regional stability and the sanctity of international maritime law.

China’s hegemonic ambitions, brazen aggression in SCS: Threat to regional peace, stability, int'l order

The Philippine military said on Wednesday that the Chinese coast guard rammed and boarded Filipino navy boats and seized their guns in the South China Sea this week in a confrontation that saw a Filipino sailor lose a thumb.

Chinese coast guard board Philippines' Navy boat, after ramming into the Filipino vessel

South China Sea tensions: Chinese coast guard board Philippines' Navy boat

Manila released new footage of Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing knives, an axe and other weapons in a clash with Philippine naval vessels. The scuffle happened near a strategic reef in the South China Sea.

Dramatic video shows Chinese coast guards attacking Philippine naval vessels with knives, axes

The Philippines urged China on Wednesday to avoid actions that endanger sailors and vessels in the South China Sea, saying peace could not be achieved if China's words did not match its behaviour in the disputed waters.

South China Sea tensions: China and Philippines spar at sea again

In Phillipines, two political families - Marcos and Duterte had joined hands for the very first time to form the government. Experts always expected it to collapse but they are surprised by how soon the gloves came off! Watch the video to now more.

Philippines: Alliance in the breaking, VP Sara Duterte resigns from cabinet

The Philippine military, on Wednesday (Jun 19) said that the Chinese coast guard rammed and boarded Filipino navy boats and seized guns from their personnel during the latest confrontation between Manila and Beijing in the disputed South China Sea.

South China Sea ‘ramming’ incident: Philippines says Chinese coast guard boarded its navy boats, seized guns

Manila on Tuesday (Jun 18) said that one of its navy officers sustained a “severe injury” after China’s Coast Guard rammed a Philippine vessel near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.

Navy officer severely injured after Chinese ship rammed Philippine vessel in South China Sea: Manila

The Philippines’ National Security Council (NSC) said Monday evening (June 17) that China used “dangerous maneuvers, including ramming and towing,” to interfere with a routine resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea.

China used 'dangerous maneuvers' to harass Philippine supply ship in South China Sea

Philippines Ambassador Josel Francisco Ignacio has highlighted the growing bilateral relationship between his country and India, emphasising the significant advancements across various domains, especially in defence and security.

Defence ties with India flourishing amid growing partnership: Philippines envoy Ignacio

The Philippines will continue to maintain and supply its outposts in the South China Sea without seeking permission from any other country, the country's national security adviser said.

Philippines asserts security independence amid South China Sea tensions

The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking efforts to evacuate a sick member of its armed forces in the South China Sea, calling its actions "barbaric and inhumane".

Philippines accuses Chinese Coast Guard of 'barbaric' block of medical evacuation

The Philippine coast guard on Friday accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking efforts to evacuate a sick member of its armed forces in the South China Sea, calling its actions "barbaric and inhumane".

Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation

Cold lava was seen streaming down the slopes of the famous Mount Kanlaon Natural Park in the Philippines after an explosive eruption on Monday. In social media posts, torrents of grey mud and rocks are seen flowing through Biaknabato village in Negros Occidental province.

Heavy rain washes cold lava and debris through Philippines village - see pics

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