Philippine Senator Urges Stronger Defense Against China at Pag-asa Island

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…

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41 Chinese Vessels Detected in West Philippine Sea, Manila Raises Alarm

41 Chinese Vessels Detected in West Philippine Sea, Manila Raises Alarm

41 Chinese Vessels Detected in West Philippine Sea, Manila Raises Alarm How many ships does it take to send a message without firing a single shot? That question sits at the center of the latest development in the West Philippine Sea, where Philippine authorities have confirmed the presence of 41 Chinese vessels, including fishing boats…

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