Colonel Arnulfo Marcelo Burgos Jr, the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) official spokesman said today that the AFP is ready to assist the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in protecting the nation’s sovereignty along the disputed Spratlys Islands.
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Philippine authorities withdraw their complaint as PLAN vessel leaves the disputed Island
The Philippine authorities informed the media today that they will withdraw their complaints against Chinese territorial aggression, after a Chinese vessel was pulled out of the disputed South China Sea Island.
Philippines announces that it will stand up against Chinese bullying and intimidation
The Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Albert del Rosario claimed that China is trying to intimidate Philippines by threatening it with the use of force.
PN claims that three Chinese vessels still remain in the disputed Scarborough Shoal area
Sources within the Philippine Navy (PN) claimed today that three Chinese government ships remain in the disputed Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal area, despite the recent Philippine naval pullback.
Philippines and Japan sign agreement for mutual defence cooperation
The Philippine defence authorities today confirmed that the country has signed an agreement with Japan for greater defence co-operation, for a period of 5 years.
Philippine army kills 13 NPA rebels in two separate incidents
The Philippine army announced today that a total of 13 New People’s Army (NPA) rebels were killed in two separate incidents last week.
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