Bea Bernardo

Public Information Officer, CAAP | formerly @PTVph, @NHKWORLD_News

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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) confirms that an aircraft has crashed in Maguindanao Del Sur.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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The defense chiefs of Australia, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and the US held a meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting in Laos.

They emphasized the importance of multilateral cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to working together.

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National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo Año says the US Task Force Ayungin has “no direct participation” in and only “provides support” to Armed Forces of the Philippines operations in the West PH Sea. @ABSCBNNews

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READ #DFAAdvisory: DFA Statement on the case of Mary Jane Veloso in Indonesia
Read full advisory 👉🏻 https://t.co/iCAWeDnWNZ

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The agreement was signed by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Manila.

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The Philippines and the United States have signed the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA), which will serve as a framework to facilitate the exchange of classified military information between the two countries.

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PN Chief Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. hailed this as a key milestone in strengthening national security and boostering the self-reliant defense posture of the Philippines.

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The Philippine Navy launched the first assembled Fast Interdiction Craft Missile in the country, BRP Albert Majini.

📸 PH Navy

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"Secretary Austin will make his fourth visit to the Philippines, where he will advance security objectives with Philippine leaders and meet with U.S. and Philippine forces," Pentagon said in a statement.

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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit the Philippines next week, marking his fourth visit to the country.

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BREAKING: The government has filed a diplomatic protest over China’s recent move to establish baselines around Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal).

The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed the protest was sent today, Nov. 12. @newswatchplusph

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NMC: The Philippines reiterates that it has always had sovereignty and jurisdiction over Bajo de Masinloc, and that its maritime zones are consistent with international law and do not impinge on the sovereignty or jurisdiction of other states.

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The Philippines strongly objects China’s announcement of baselines around Scarborough Shoal.

The National Maritime Council said in a statement that these baselines violate the Philippines’ sovereignty over the shoal.

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The talks will focus on enhancing military cooperation, maritime security, and strengthening regional stability.

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Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles is set to host Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. in Canberra this week for the inaugural Australia-Philippines Defense Ministers' Meeting.

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China has published the baselines of its territorial sea around Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea.

This move comes after the Philippines passed the Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Law.

📸: Chinese Embassy in Manila

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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attends the Diwali Festival celebration at Klong Ong Ang.

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Alleged drug lord Kerwin Espinosa drops a bombshell. He names Senator Ronald dela Rosa as the one who forced him to testify against former senator Leila de Lima. Although he already retracted his statements vs De Lima, this is the first time he implicated Dela Rosa in the case. | via Jairo Bolledo/Rappler https://t.co/0d9MJtzAyr

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Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said that a Chinese Coast Guard vessel fired a water cannon at a BFAR ship in Scarborough Shoal today.

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PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said that despite the decision to pull out the BRP Teresa Magbanua from Sabina Shoal, the Philippines has not abandoned its rights in the area.