While only 11 Chinese ships conducted ‘dangerous maneuvers’ and actively tried to block five Philippine ships en route to Ayungin Shoal on a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre, over 38 Chinese ships – from their coast guard, maritime militia, and even their navy – were monitored in the area
Japan promises P235.5 million in Official Security Assistance for the Navy's coastal radar systems and eyes five new 92-meter vessels for the PCG. Manila and Tokyo also begin talks to swap troops for joint drills.
A senior Filipino diplomat known for his past expletive-laced tirade against China joined a Coast Guard trip to the disputed South China Sea (SCS) last week and saw Beijing’s ships block and nearly collide with Philippine vessels, including one he was on. Teodoro Locsin Jr. was on one of two Philippine Coast Guard vessels that
Indian ambassador to Manila, Shambhu Kumaran, handed over the vehicles to the Marines today. Importantly, it’s in another area: armoured vehicles as opposed to missiles., World News, Times Now