Philippine Navy – Charm

India and Philippines to Launch First Joint Maritime Drills in South China Sea

Cs news3 months ago04 mins

The Philippines and India will hold their first joint maritime exercises next week in the South China Sea where China’s aggression has caused alarm. The joint drills, dubbed as “maritime cooperative activity,” will be held starting Aug. 3 as visiting Indian naval ships depart Manila harbor, said Indian ambassador to the Philippines Shri Harsh Kumar…

Help from Asean nations to counter China is unlikely: ex-Philippine Navy officer

Cs news11 months ago02 mins

Manila should strengthen coordination with Southeast Asian nations on its policy towards China, a retired Philippine naval officer said on Monday, as engagement with Washington alone risks potential stronger resistance by Beijing over the contested South China Sea. “I believe that we made some mistakes … we could have engaged at least most of the…