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Philippines weighs move on China incursion last updated : 2013-05-23 10:33:03 -> 381 view(s)
The Philippines is weighing what course of action to take in the wake of the latest Chinese incursion in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) even as the country asserted its capability to defend its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
The Departmen ....
When neighbours fight last updated : 2013-05-23 09:14:53 -> 283 view(s)
To my last column on the current conflict between the Philippines and Taiwan, a country with whom, until recently, we have had only friendly relations, a reader from Canada has written a most thoughtful rejoinder.
He wishes to remain anonymous, but ....
Sabah security new defence minister’s priority last updated : 2013-05-23 08:42:40 -> 252 view(s)
Security in Sabah is the top priority for new Malaysian Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein, who will look into the East Sabah Security Command (Esscomm) and the Eastern Sabah Safety Zone (Esszone) as his first order of business.
“It is what we ....
Philippines to send probe team to Taiwan last updated : 2013-05-23 08:40:24 -> 306 view(s)
Taipei has approved Manila’s request to send investigators to Taiwan to examine evidence and interview witnesses to the May 9 fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by Filipino coast guards.
But Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Wednesday declin ....
Aquino: We can fight back vs any threat last updated : 2013-05-22 08:34:33 -> 307 view(s)
Faced with territorial disputes and worries of external and internal threats, President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday claimed that the Philippines can fight back and defend itself within its bounds.
“Our message to the whole world is clear: what b ....
Manila, Taipei agree on 'cooperative' probe last updated : 2013-05-21 09:11:26 -> 437 view(s)
The Philippines and Taiwan on Monday agreed on a cooperative investigation into the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by Filipino Coast Guards, which had led to fresh cross-channel tensions and harassment of Filipino workers in Taiwan.
Justi ....
Case to be filed vs M'sians in Sabah crisis last updated : 2013-05-21 08:57:32 -> 293 view(s)
Enough documents have been obtained to build a case against the four Malaysians said to be behind the Lahad Datu intrusion earlier this year, said newly appointed Home Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
“We have obtained all the documents agai ....
Keeping Filipinos safe last updated : 2013-05-20 08:52:27 -> 408 view(s)
The unpopular president of Taiwan (approval ratings below 20 per cent) has found a populist cause to die for—or, rather, to unleash baseball bat-wielding mobs for. The shooting of a 65-year-old Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine Coast Guard last ....
Filipinos in Taiwan told to limit activities last updated : 2013-05-20 08:34:05 -> 412 view(s)
Philippine officials have advised thousands of Filipino workers to “limit their movement” in Taiwan, fearing a potentially violent backlash over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
Antonio Basilio, resident ....
Foreign ships harass Philippine mayor of disputed isle last updated : 2013-05-18 12:06:41 -> 780 view(s)
The mayor of Kalayaan town in Palawan was harassed by two unidentified vessels while travelling with around 200 others by sea toward midnight on Thursday.
Mayor Eugenio Bito-onon of Kalayaan, which governs Pag-asa and four other islets in the Spratl ....
Philippines faces 2nd wave of Taiwan sanctions last updated : 2013-05-17 07:37:04 -> 776 view(s)
The Philippines on Thursday braced itself for the fallout a day after Taiwan enacted a second wave of sanctions against the country to show dissatisfaction with Manila’s responses to its demands involving the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by F ....
Taiwan, Philippines hold military exercises amid dispute last updated : 2013-05-17 07:27:43 -> 3213 view(s)
Taiwan conducts joint drills with Philippines, even as row continues over fisherman's death
Aquino apologises for Taiwan fisher's death last updated : 2013-05-16 08:01:16 -> 616 view(s)
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday formally apologised to Taiwan for the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by Filipino Coast Guards in disputed waters off Batanes last Thursday.
Aquino also ordered the National Bureau of Invest ....
Philippines lets Taiwan ultimatum lapse last updated : 2013-05-15 09:46:33 -> 325 view(s)
As Taipei’s ultimatum for the Philippines to apologise over the shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman lapsed on Tuesday, the Palace opted for prudence for fear of exacerbating the situation, and said the government’s response would be coursed t ....
China, Vietnam maritime dispute to be addressed last updated : 2013-05-12 12:33:54 -> 1325 view(s)
China and Vietnam on Saturday pledged to boost comprehensive cooperation, including in the maritime field, with an agreement to address the South China Sea issue.
The two neighbours should effectively control and properly handle disagreements in the ....
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