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South China Sea (SCS)
US, allies unite to defend free seas; $55M aid pledged for Indo-Pacific partners
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific, announcing $55 million in new funding to help regional partners strengthen...
Japan, PH, US stage naval drills as China moves on Scarborough
The navies of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States carried out a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the South China Sea on...
UK’s growing defense budget signals stronger Indo-Pacific stand, says envoy
By Monsi A. Serrano The United Kingdom’s landmark decision to raise its defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035—its largest military investment since the...
PH gains global backing in WPS legal fight; 26 nations join Arbitral Award anniv forum
By Monsi A. Serrano The Philippines marked the ninth anniversary of its landmark legal victory in the South China Sea arbitration case with a groundswell...
Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship to focus on sustainability, says envoy
As 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the ASEAN Community, Malaysia’s Ambassador the Philippines Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino said his country’s chairmanship of...