All posts by dsanchez

dsanchez 11/09/2025 10:26

DFA to file diplomatic protest vs China’s nature reserve in West PH Sea

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is set to file a diplomatic protest against China following the latter’s approval of

dsanchez 10/09/2025 04:23

Chinese survey ship ‘playing snake game’ near Batanes

MANILA, Philippines — It appeared that a Chinese survey ship was playing the snake game on old mobile phones in

dsanchez 28/08/2025 00:22

PH, Australian troops stage live-fire drill in Nueva Ecija

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine and Australian troops staged a combined arms live-fire drill on Wednesday as part of “Exercise Amphibious

dsanchez 27/08/2025 22:30

Comelec warns vs vote-buying in BARMM polls

MANILA, Philippines — As the campaign period for the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections begins on Thursday, the Commission on Elections

dsanchez 26/08/2025 22:28

Teodoro: 85% China distrust means ‘malign influence’ ops not effective

MANILA, Philippines — The high rate of mistrust in China means that its supposed “malign influence” operations in the country

dsanchez 24/08/2025 20:25

Australia, PH defense chiefs talk as disputes simmer over West PH Sea

MANILA, Philippines — Australia’s defense minister and his Philippine counterpart meet in Manila on Friday for talks spotlighting their concern

dsanchez 24/08/2025 16:22

Philippine Navy: Chinese moves near Ayungin Shoal ‘unusual’

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy on Friday flagged what it called “unusual” Chinese activities near Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal,

dsanchez 23/08/2025 13:25

Comelec to ask 4 contractors to explain prohibited poll contributions

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it will ask four contractors to explain their side for alleged

dsanchez 15/08/2025 23:24

Australia, PH launch largest military exercises in West PH Sea

MANILA, Philippines — Australia on Friday launched its largest military exercises with Philippine forces, involving more than 3,600 military personnel

dsanchez 14/08/2025 11:23

Comelec to probe bets, campaign donations from gov’t contractors

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections may investigate election candidates and contractors who donated to their campaigns, Comelec Chairman

Israel struck Qatar from the Red Sea using fighter jets

13/09/2025 Christeen Noren

The fighter jets used by the IAF included eight F-15s and four F-35s, with Israeli aircraft avoiding entering the airspace

Syria negotiating with Israel for border security agreement, Al-Sharaa says

13/09/2025 Tami Stoval

Al-Shaara also added that he is negotiating for an IDF withdrawal from the territories it captured in the southern part

UN overwhelmingly approves Palestinian statehood resolution as Israel calls it ‘theatre’

13/09/2025 Rubi Ramage

The proposal, initiated by France and Saudi Arabia, was approved as part of the New York conference held in July...