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No indication China will use intel from Filipino spies to take over BRP Sierra Madre – Navy

Lois Calderon — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:29:38 +0000

Manila, Philippines – After the military uncovered China-sponsored espionage activities employing three Filipino civilian defense personnel, the Philippine Navy said there are “no indications” that Beijing will use the intel to occupy Ayungin Shoal or take over BRP Sierra Madre – the World War II-era ship grounded as a military outpost there. Rear Admiral Roy

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Australia pledges $2.7 billion to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build

Reuters — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:02:27 +0000

Australia said on Sunday, Feb. 15, it would spend A$3.9 billion ($2.76 billion) to progress construction of a shipyard that will help deliver nuclear-powered submarines under the trilateral AUKUS defense pact with the US and Britain.

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Mindoro’s Iraya Mangyan tribe displaced by crossfire receive aid

Lois Calderon — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:37:14 +0000

Manila, Philippines – Over 700 people, mostly from the Iraya Mangyan tribe in Abra de Ilog town in Occidental Mindoro, have received humanitarian aid and stress debriefing after an encounter between the military and insurgents displaced them, the Philippine Army said on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Military operations against the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed

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AFP casts wider external defense net amid Japan, China tensions

Lois Calderon — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:57:58 +0000

Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Navy has cast a wider net on its external defense to monitor China’s pass-through operations in waters near Japan and Taiwan as tensions between Beijing and Tokyo continue to rise. Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force over the weekend confirmed it has spotted Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning and escort ships sailing near

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Manila commissions newest warship, to buy 10 more

Lois Calderon — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:12:37 +0000

Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Navy on Tuesday commissioned its newest warship, the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), as it beefs up assets for patrol and defense capabilities in the West Philippine Sea. Manila is buying 10 more warships for delivery through 2028, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea and

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