Philippine, South China Sea
Philippines-China wiretapping row hits stalemate as Filipino commander denies making ‘new deal’
Wiretapping would violate Philippine laws, with a senator proposing the Chinese diplomat be expelled. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Philippine Commander Denies ‘Deal’ Over South China Sea Shoal
A Senate Committee is investigating the Chinese Embassy’s alleged recording of a phone call between Carlos and a Chinese military attaché in January.
Philippine Navy Officer Denies Forging China Deal on Sea Row
A senior Philippine military official at the center of an alleged audio recording with a Chinese diplomat denied entering into an agreement with Beijing on handling the two countries’ territorial dispute in the South China Sea.
Philippines warns China of diplomatic consequences over alleged wiretapping of senior navy officer
A senator claimed Chinese diplomats might be expelled if an investigation found they had violated the country’s anti-wiretapping law.
Philippine top Navy officer denies forging China deal on sea row
A senior Philippine military official at the centre of an alleged audio recording with a Chinese diplomat denied entering into an agreement with Beijing over territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
Philippines Says China Coast Guard Rules a Provocation
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Friday that China's rules about how its Coast Guard can operate in the South China Sea were a matter of international concern, describing them as a provocation.
South China Sea: Chinese ‘cognitive warfare’ fears in Philippines as Marcos calls for deal probe
Analysts say Beijing’s claims about an alleged deal on the South China Sea are likely a form of psychological manipulation aimed at breaking the Philippines’ resolve.
Philippines Navy establish new barracks in South China Sea
The National Defence Secretary visited the island, where he urged the need to preserve the West Philippine Sea from China.
Philippine Vice Admiral Accuses Chinese Embassy of Secretly Recording Phone Call on South China Sea
A senior Philippine navy official on Wednesday accused the Chinese embassy in Manila of recording a phone call without his consent and denied forging a deal with Beijing to deescalate tensions in the South China Sea.
South China Sea: Philippine admiral at centre of ‘new deal’ saga breaks silence on alleged pact with Beijing
Vice-Admiral Alberto Carlos admits talking to a Chinese military attaché on ways to reduce maritime tensions, but insists he has ‘not compromised’ the country’s territorial integrity.
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Ex-Wescom chief Carlos denies making deal with China
Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos, former chief of the military’s Western Command, denied agreeing on a “new model” to ease ...
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Ex-Wescom commander denies ‘new model’ talks with China
Western Command (Wescom) commander Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos vehemently denied on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, enteri ...
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Analyst advises Manila to beef up defense against China aggression
WORKING for peace in disputed waters would require the Philippines to ramp up its military modernization to deter China’s ...
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Sacked Wescom chief denies deal with China
The former commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Command has denied entering into any agreement with China ...
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Ex-WesCom chief admits engaging Chinese diplomat in phone call, but denies agreeing to a WPS deal
Western Command (WesCom) Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos on Wednesday admitted he had talked to a Chinese military attaché, but ...
Gething no confidence vote expected next week
He was speaking after Mr Gething sacked one of his ministers, Hannah Blythyn, for leaking messages to the media, something ...