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Catholic Church to Open a Mission on a South China Sea Island Claimed by the Philippines and China
Catholic Church to Open a Mission on a South China Sea Island Claimed by the Philippines and China “We bring no weapons. We bring the Gospel.” That quiet line, shared in early reports this week, hit harder than any naval press release. Because here’s the question no one expected to ask in 2026: What happens…
Philippines Strengthens Grip in South China Sea with Pag-asa Runway Upgrade
Philippines Strengthens Grip in South China Sea with Pag-asa Runway Upgrade “The runway is complete.” That was the quiet line coming out of Manila this week, almost understated, almost routine. And yet, if you’ve been watching the South China Sea even casually, you know this is not routine. Not even close. Here’s the real question:…
Philippine Senator Urges Stronger Defense Against China on Pag-asa Island
Philippine Senator Urges Stronger Defense Against China on Pag-asa Island She stood on a small wind-beaten island in the middle of contested waters and said it plainly: “We must assert our sovereign rights consistently and without fear.” — Risa Hontiveros That wasn’t a speech delivered in an air-conditioned hall in Manila. It was delivered on…
AFP Commissions Two New Naval Vessels Amid Maritime Security Push
AFP Commissions Two New Naval Vessels Amid Maritime Security Push The latest news out of Subic didn’t come with fireworks or fighter jet flyovers. It came with something quieter and honestly, more serious. On February 24, 2026, at Naval Operating Base Subic in Zambales, the Armed Forces of the Philippines commissioned two new naval vessels….
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China’s Quiet Buildup in the West Philippine Sea: Capability, Intent, and the Real Threat
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