Tag: United States

Philippines seeks stronger commitment from U.S. in South China Sea dispute

MAY 26 (Reuters) — The Philippines is seeking a “stronger commitment” from the United States to help its ally, its defense minister said on Monday (May 25), as China asserts its sovereignty over disputed areas of the South China Sea. China claims most of the South China Sea, through which $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes every year, and the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have overlapping claims. China said on Monday it had […]

China rebukes U.S. South China Sea comments, asserts sovereignty over region after U.S. spy plane incident

MAY 22 (Reuters) — China’s foreign ministry on Thursday (May 21) rebuked comments from a U.S. official that its South China Sea claims are “stoking instability”. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a news conference in Jakarta on Wednesday (May 20) that China’s land reclamation around reefs in the disputed South China Sea is undermining freedom and stability, and risks provoking tension that could even lead to conflict. Asked about Blinken’s remarks, […]

Philippines asks US aid regarding Chinese reclamation

MAY 14 — In a speech that he made in the United States (US) capital, the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Albert Del Rosario asked for the help of the country’s long-time ally on the matter of Chinese reclamation in the West Philippine Sea. (Washington DC, United States of America) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

ISIS now in the US

MAY 6 — The terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have entered the United States when the said group took responsibility for an attack in Texas which resulted in the death of two gunmen. (Texas, United States) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Balikatan exercise coincides with China’s “bullying”

MANILA, Philippines, April 20 (Eagle News) — The Malacañang said that the Balikatan exercise between the Philippines and the United States merely coincided with the rising tension between the Philippines and China. Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma said that the military exercises were held yearly after the Philippines and United States signed the mutual defense treaty. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

U.S., Japanese, South Korea vice foreign ministers urge China to ease in South China Sea

The vice foreign ministers of Japan, South Korea and the United States (U.S) urged China on Thursday (April 16) to adhere to international law and cease its development of island strips in the South China Sea for the apparent purpose of establishing its footprint in the region. “What, I think we all agree on, is the need to pursue any claims that countries have with strict adherence and respect for the rule of law, for […]

U.S. says Chinese activity in South China Sea causes regional ‘anxiety’

China on Thursday (April 9) sketched out plans for the islands it is creating in the disputed South China Sea, saying they would be used for military defense as well as to provide civilian services that would benefit other countries. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a news briefing that the reclamation and building work in the Spratly archipelago of the South China Sea was needed partly because of the risk of typhoons in […]

Malacanang welcomes US support on West Phl Sea

Malacanang has welcomed the support from the United States to maintain peace in the West Philippine Sea. This came about after an American navy official said the US military is ready to respond to threats by China in the Asia Pacific region. Admiral Harry Harris of the US Pacific Fleet said his country is prepared to respond to threats against the security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region in the face of China’s undisputed land […]

Philippines assessing discovery of Japanese sunken ship

The Philippines on Thursday (March 5) said it was verifying reports that a sunken World war II Japanese warship was discovered off the coast in the central Philippines. A team led by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has found the sunken Japanese warship Musashi, one of the largest battleships ever built, where it was sunk during World War Two off the coast of the Philippines, the billionaire said on Wednesday (March 4). Presidential Spokesperson Sonny Coloma […]