South China Sea: Learn from India on how to handle maritime disputes, US tells China
The US has asked China to learn from India's handling of its maritime disputes with its neighbours, ahead of a key ruling by an international arbitral tribunal on rival claims over the strategic South China Sea.
Jul 08, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Rodrigo Duterte sworn-in as new Philippine President
Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday was sworn-in as the 16th President of the Philippines.
Jun 30, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
Philippines` Aquino says aiming to rescue Abu Sayyaf hostages
Philippine President Benigno Aquino insisted Wednesday a Norwegian man and other hostages being held by Islamic extremists on a remote southern island could be rescued, after the militants beheaded a second Canadian captive.
Jun 15, 2016, 15:14 PM IST
Incoming Philippine president launches vulgar attacks on Church
Explosive incoming Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has launched a series of obscenity-filled attacks on the Catholic Church, branding local bishops corrupt "sons of whores" who are to be blamed for the nation`s fast-growing population.
May 24, 2016, 10:59 AM IST
Philippine presidential candidate, who caused outrage with rape remark, widens lead
A Philippine presidential candidate who joked about raping a murdered Australian missionary has widened his lead over his rivals despite a backlash from diplomats, the influential church and women`s groups.
Apr 25, 2016, 11:58 AM IST
US defense secretary visits carrier in disputed South China Sea
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter flew to the nuclear-powered USS John C Stennis for a two-hour visit as it sailed 60 to 70 miles west of the Philippines island of Luzon.
Apr 15, 2016, 17:10 PM IST
US fires missiles in Philippines war games near South China Sea
Glowing projectiles lit up the Philippine sky from an advanced US long-range missile system on Thursday, in war games aimed at boosting their military alliance in the face of an increasingly assertive China.
Apr 14, 2016, 16:46 PM IST
Philippines rejects Islamic State's claim it killed 100 troops
The Philippines has dismissed as "purely propaganda" Islamic State`s claim that its militants killed scores of government troops in ambushes and said there was no evidence directly linking southern Muslim rebels to the group.
Apr 14, 2016, 11:24 AM IST
US defence chief visits Philippines amid sea dispute with China
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in the Philippines on Wednesday to highlight strong and growing military relations with a crucial Southeast Asian ally as China assertively pursues its claims in the South China Sea.
Apr 13, 2016, 18:34 PM IST
Philippines, Vietnam may launch joint patrols in South China Sea: Report
Defence officials from the Philippines and Vietnam will meet this week to explore possible joint exercises and navy patrols, military sources said, shoring up a new alliance between states locked in maritime rows with China.
Apr 13, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Philippines mulls submarines as row with China over SCS simmers
The Philippines may invest in its first ever submarine fleet to help protect its territory in the disputed South China Sea, President Benigno Aquino said on Wednesday.
Mar 30, 2016, 15:15 PM IST
Philippines mulls submarines as China row simmers: Aquino
The Philippines may invest in its first-ever submarine fleet to help protect its territory in the disputed South China Sea, President Benigno Aquino said on Wednesday.
Mar 30, 2016, 14:19 PM IST
10 Indonesian sailors kidnapped in Philippines
Ten Indonesian sailors have been kidnapped in Philippine waters by Islamic militants who have demanded a ransom for their release, an official said Tuesday.
Mar 29, 2016, 10:27 AM IST
Taiwan gives tour of disputed island in bid to boost claim
Taiwan on Wednesday gave its first ever international press tour of a disputed island in the South China Sea to boost its claim, less than two months after a visit by its leader sparked protests from rival claimants.
Mar 23, 2016, 17:43 PM IST
US sees new Chinese activity around South China Sea shoal
The United States has seen Chinese activity around a reef that China seized from the Philippines nearly four years ago that could be a precursor to more land reclamation in the disputed South China Sea, the U.S. Navy chief said on Thursday.
Mar 18, 2016, 10:11 AM IST
Japan dares China; to send submarine, ships to Philippines, Vietnam
A Japanese submarine will make a port call in the Philippines for the first time in 15 years while accompanying naval ships will visit Vietnam`s Cam Ranh Bay for the first time ever, Japan`s navy said.
Mar 16, 2016, 16:27 PM IST
Philippines-based Abu Sayyaf threatens to kill four hostages if ransom not paid
The Philippines-based Abu Sayyaf terrorist group threatened to kill four hostages within a month if an unspecified ransom amount is not paid to it, the media reported on Friday.
Mar 11, 2016, 14:41 PM IST
Filipino fishermen say China blocking access to South China Sea atoll: Report
China has stationed up to five ships around a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, preventing Filipino fishermen from accessing traditional fishing grounds, media in the Philippines reported on Wednesday.
Mar 02, 2016, 09:53 AM IST
China Navy launches first self-propelled floating dock
China`s Navy has launched its first self-propelled floating dock, giving it the ability to repair warships far from the coast, the official People`s Liberation Army Daily said on Tuesday, Beijing`s latest move to modernise its Navy.
Mar 01, 2016, 09:33 AM IST
Philippines asks China to respect sea dispute arbitration
The Philippines on Monday urged China to respect a forthcoming ruling by an arbitration court in The Hague on a territorial dispute in the South China Sea after Beijing accused Manila of "political provocation".
Feb 29, 2016, 16:00 PM IST
