Category: Politics

The Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea has emerged as a focal point of potential contention between the United States and China. The deteriorating military installation BRP Sierra Madre has served as a representation of the Philippines’ territorial assertion in the region since its grounding in 1999. Recent tensions have heightened due to…

In a recent statement, Matthew Pottinger, former advisor to President Donald Trump, cautioned that China’s current conflict with the Philippines in the South China Sea may be indicative of a larger strategy targeting Taiwan. Pottinger posited that China’s aggressive encounters with the Philippines are essentially functioning as a “dress rehearsal” for a potential future attack…

Following a tense standoff last month at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippines and China have agreed to “de-escalate tensions,” as reported by Philippine officials after the two countries held bilateral talks. During the 9th Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro met with…

In a recent development, the Philippines and China have reached an agreement to de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea. This decision follows a violent clash between the two nations in the disputed waters last month. The altercation involved Chinese coast guard personnel wielding knives, sticks, and an axe, surrounding and boarding three Philippine navy…

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed disapproval of the recent trilateral meeting between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines in Washington, which aimed to address the ongoing disputes in the South China Sea. Beijing has defended its actions in the region, emphasizing their legitimacy and denouncing any attempts to form exclusive alliances that…

In a recent meeting in Manila, officials from the Philippines and China have reached an agreement to “de-escalate tensions” in the South China Sea following a tense standoff at a disputed shoal last month. This decision followed a meeting between Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong for the…

The recent clash between Chinese maritime forces and Philippine navy personnel has caused heightened tensions within the Philippine government and revealed divisions within President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration. The conflicting statements from the Philippine government following the incident at the Second Thomas Shoal, which is contested territory, have underscored varying perspectives on how to address…

The release of Gerardo Dela Peña, the oldest political prisoner in the Philippines, was confirmed on Sunday by the prisoner rights group Kapatid. At the age of 85, Dela Peña was freed from the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City on June 30, marking a momentous occasion for human rights advocates in the country. Fides…

Selangor FC has officially announced that there is a possibility of Faisal Halim making his return to the pitch by August, following a devastating acid attack. The attack resulted in severe burns to his neck, shoulder, hands, and chest, and took place at a shopping center near Kuala Lumpur on May 5. Shahril Baharim, the…

Title: Rising Tensions in Thailand as Opposition Faces Legal Battles On Wednesday, Thailand’s Criminal Court handed down a substantial six-year prison sentence to Rukchanok Srinork, a 30-year-old member of parliament representing the progressive Move Forward Party. This ruling came as a result of Rukchanok’s violation of Article 112 of the Thai penal code and the…