The Ukrainian leader was in nearby #Singapore over the weekend to attend the #ShangriLaDialogue, where he accused both #Russia and #China of trying to undermine a #PeaceSummit in #Switzerland.
#Zelenskiy is set to arrive in #Manila late Sunday, June 2. This is his first ever visit. #Philippines #ZelenskiyInManila
#Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to visit Manila
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/national-news/ukraine-president-vlodomir-zelenskiy-to-visit-manila-philippines-2024/
I did not expect this 😳
Reportedly, #Zelenskiy's push for the #PeaceSummit at the #ShangriLaDialogue in #Singapore wasn't as warmly received as expected. He's obviously hoping to get #BBM (President Marcos) & the #Philippines on #Ukraine's side for the peace initiative. This last minute surprise will throw the Philippine diplomatic staff in an uproar 🤣.
And #China is definitely not going to like this (a good thing). #ZelenskiyInManila
Philippine President #FerdinandMarcosJr. is welcoming Ukrainian President Vlodomir #Zelenskiy to #Malacañang on Monday, June 3, a historic meeting that is expected to catch the attention of #Russia and #China. #ZelenskiyInManila
#Ukraine’s Zelenskiy in Manila, meets #Philippines’ Marcos for the first time
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-ukraine-vlodomir-zelenskiy-meets-marcos-jr-manila-june-2024/
Zelenskiy's trip to Manila follows his surprise appearance at a defense forum in Singapore, where he rallied Asia-Pacific nations to support his peace summit on June 15, and accused Russia and China of trying to undermine the upcoming event
The #ChinaCoastGuard (CCG) has been accused of seizing and dumping overboard food and other supplies meant for #FilipinoTroops stationed at a remote outpost in #AyunginShoal (#SecondThomasShoal), and allegedly obstructing a medical evacuation of ailing soldiers. #SouthChinaSea #WestPHSea #China
#China#CoastGuard seizes PH supplies for Ayungin
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/238393/china-coast-guard-seizes-ph-supplies-for-ayungin#ixzz8c2zMMfmu
He's wearing a #PoloBarong, the informal version of our #BarongTagalog .
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Marcos was the keynote speaker at the #ShangriLaDialogue, but the two weren't able to rub elbows during the conference, as the Philippine president left #Singapore late Friday evening, May 3.
Like #Zelenskiy, Marcos also put a spotlight on #China during his speech at the summit #ZelinskiyInManila #FerdinandMarcosJr
#Ukraine’s #Zelenskiy in Manila, meets #Philippines’ Marcos for the first time
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-ukraine-vlodomir-zelenskiy-meets-marcos-jr-manila-june-2024/
Zelenskiy's trip to Manila follows his surprise appearance at a defense forum in Singapore, where he rallied Asia-Pacific nations to support his peace summit on June 15, and accused Russia and China of trying to undermine the upcoming event
He couldn't get #Indonesia’s President-elect #PrabowoSubianto to go, that's why he's here. #Philippines
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Mr #Zelensky’s surprise attendance in the middle of #Asia’s leading security forum effectively thrust #Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine to the forefront of everyone’s minds and also forcefully demonstrates how interconnected the security issues in #Europe & #Asia are.
Zelensky’s surprise visit highlights how security between Europe and #AsiaPacific is interlinked
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/zelensky-s-surprise-visit-highlights-how-security-between-europe-and-asia-pacific-is-interlinked
The two leaders met at the Philippine presidential palace (#Malacanang), after #Zelenskiy made an unscheduled appearance at Asia's biggest security conference in #Singapore on the weekend, his second visit to #Asia since #Russia's invasion of #Ukraine in 2022.
#Ukraine will open an embassy in #Manila this year, Zelenskiy said. #ZekenskiyInManila
Ukraine's Zelenskiy thanks #Philippines' Marcos for support
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/ukraine-s-zelenskiy-thanks-philippines-marcos-for-support/ar-BB1nvtuX?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds&PC=EMMX01
The stained glass art depicts our national hero #LapuLapu, datu of #Mactan. He defeated the Spanish invaders & their allies at a battle there
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#Zelenskyy had planned but failed to meet with #Marcos on the sidelines of the annual defense gathering in #Singapore and decided to fly to #Manila to personally invite Marcos to attend the summit in #Switzerland. #Ukraine
Zelenskyy in #Philippines to promote peace summit he says #China and #Russia are trying to undermine
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/zelenskyy-in-philippines-to-promote-peace-summit-he-says-china-and-russia-are-trying-to-undermine/ar-BB1nvx5q?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds&PC=EMMX01
#Malacañang has yet to say if #Marcos himself will fly to #Europe for the conference or will send a high-level official on his behalf, but the Philippine government’s participation will likely not sit well with #Russia, which is not invited to the peace summit and has called the event meaningless.
#Philippines confirms participation in Swiss #PeaceSummit on #Ukraine
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-administration-confirms-participation-swiss-peace-summit-ukraine-june-2024/
With #Malaysia's economy heavily reliant on trade from both the #UnitedStates and #China, Prime Minister #AnwarIbrahim has been accused of playing down #ChineseVessels' encroachments into #MalaysianWaters, asserting that his country has no issues with #Beijing.
Malaysia urged to follow #Philippines’ lead and get tougher with Beijing over #SouthChinaSea claims
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/malaysia-urged-to-follow-philippines-lead-and-get-tougher-with-beijing-over-south-china-sea-claims/ar-BB1nzHwQ
Data from the navy stated that there were 11 People’s Liberation Army-Navy (#PLAN) warships monitored from May 28 to June 3 inside the western section of the Philippine #ExclusiveEconomicZone.
This number was more than twice as large compared to the only five PLAN warships spotted the previous week. #WestPHSea #Philippines #SouthChinaSea
#ChineseWarships presence in #WestPhilippineSea doubles–PH Navy
https://www.inquirer.net/405720/chinese-warships-presence-in-west-philippine-sea-doubles-ph-navy/#ixzz8cAuUajDG
#Canberra has surged defense spending in recent years, buying fleets of #submarines, #jets and scores of #FightingVehicles to meet mounting regional tensions.
But it has struggled to find enough #pilots, #mariners and #troops to operate and maintain them. #asiapacific
Short on troops, #Australia opens military to non-citizens
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/238595/short-on-troops-australia-opens-military-to-non-citizens#ixzz8cBEDEdNE
The name of the government organization was not disclosed, but the company said the country is known to have repeated conflict with #China over territory in the #SouthChinaSea, raising the possibility that it may be the #Philippines, which has been targeted by Chinese state-sponsored groups like #MustangPanda in the past.
Chinese State-Backed Cyber Espionage Targets Southeast Asian Government
https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/chinese-state-backed-cyber-espionage.html?m=1
The interview came at perhaps the toughest moment for #Ukraine since the early days of the war. #Zelenskiy insisted, however, that it was too early to write off the country, and that he remained positive despite all his frustrations. “I’m not in despair at all … I don’t feel like we are on a sinking ship which is going to the bottom. We are not shouting ‘save us’.”
'Time is our life’: Volodymyr Zelenskiy on balancing urgency with diplomacy in the war against #Russia
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2024/may/31/time-is-our-life-volodymyr-zelenskiy-on-balancing-urgency-with-diplomacy-in-the-war-against-russia
In an exclusive interview with the Guardian, the Ukrainian president reveals the tactics and traits that help him face the daily frustrations of leading a country at war for more than two years
Zelenskiy also requested for medical aid & mental health professionals - we have some of the best 👍
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked his Philippine counterpart on Monday (June 3) for Manila's participation in a high-level #PeaceSummit later this month, describing it as a "very strong signal" towards achieving peace in his war-torn nation. #Ukraine
#Zelenskiy meets #Philippine's #Marcos Jr in #Manila [VIDEO]
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/zelenskiy-meets-philippine-s-marcos-jr-in-manila/vi-BB1nwAnh?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds&PC=EMMX01
#MANILA, #Philippines — The United States Coast Guard (#USCG) will deploy its assets to support the Philippine Coast Guard (#PCG) “in upholding its #SovereignRights” in the #WestPhilippineSea amid the looming implementation of #China’s anti-trespassing policy which encroaches on the country’s #exclusiveeconomiczone #WestPHSea
PCG: US Coast Guard to deploy assets in WPS amid China’s trespassing rule
https://www.inquirer.net/405847/pcg-us-coast-guard-to-deploy-assets-in-wps-amid-chinas-trespassing-rule/#ixzz8cHtrkeRg
In a move which a security analyst deems to be permissible, the #PhilippineNavy reportedly dismantled and confiscated Chinese #FishingNets installed within the vicinity of #AyunginShoal (#SecondThomasShoal) in the #WestPhilippineSea.
China’s state publication #Xinhua on Tuesday claimed that the personnel of #BRPSierraMadre “repeatedly damaged” Chinese fishermen’s nets last May 15. #WestPHSea #Philippines
Philippine Navy destroys Chinese fishing nets in Ayungin
https://www.inquirer.net/405841/philippine-navy-destroys-chinese-fishing-nets-in-ayungin-report/#ixzz8cHwby4CB
North Korea's all-out military support of #Russia's invasion of #Ukraine is also hardening the #US and #SouthKorea's response.
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The #US and #SouthKorea participated in a precision guided bombing drill over the peninsula in the wake of #NorthKorea sending balloons carrying #trash into #seoul a signal of growing tensions in the region. CNN's Will Ripley reports.
US B-1B bomber drops live munitions in ‘show of force’ against North Korea [VIDEO]
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/05/world/video/us-south-korea-live-munitions-exercise-north-korea-trash-balloons-ripley-digvid-ebof
The US and South Korea participated in a precision guided bombing drill over the peninsula in the wake of North Korea sending balloons carrying trash into Seoul, a signal of growing tensions in the region. CNN’s Will Ripley reports.
This isn't good news for the #Philippines either. We're getting US support & funding to acquire & upgrade second-hand #F16s but pilot training may also be a problem for us. #WestPHSea
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Kyiv is increasingly frustrated by the limited training pipeline. The U.S. says it has other customers.
Ukraine frustrated with US over F-16 pilot training
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/05/investing/nvidia-stock-apple-microsoft-market-value/index.html
#PhilippineCoastGuard (PCG) spokesperson Rear Admiral #ArmandoBalilo said Thursday the ongoing conference of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (#Asean) coast guard in #DavaoCity will pave the way for the crafting of such rules of conduct between coast guards of member states.
#Philippines bats for Asean coast guard protocol amid #SouthChinaSea woes
https://www.inquirer.net/405884/philippines-bats-for-asean-coast-guard-protocol-amid-south-china-sea-woes/#ixzz8cMAl1nj5
European nations hold stakes in the #SouthChinaSea, one of the #Philippines’ main concerns, as 30% of trade between #Asia and #Europe goes through the contested waterway.
The Philippines and #France also rank third and fourth, respectively, on the list of countries with the biggest #CoralReef covers. #WestPHSea
Philippines and France commit to protect oceans, ratify #HighSeasTreaty
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/france-blue-nations-initiative-june-2024/
Japanese, U.S. and South Korean #CoastGuard vessels conducted their first three-way drill on Thursday off #Japan's coast as the countries strengthen their maritime ties in response to increased assertiveness by #China in pressing its territorial claims.
#Japan, #US, #South Korea coast guards hold 1st joint drill off Japan's coast as China concerns rise
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/japan-us-south-korean-coast-guards-hold-1st-joint-drill-off-japan-s-coast-as-china-concerns-rise/ar-BB1nKu3J?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds&PC=EMMX01
The Philippine Coast Guard (#PCG) on Friday, June 7, condemned what it called #China’s “barbaric and inhumane” attempt to block and harass a Philippine mission to evacuate sick soldiers in the #WestPhilippineSea last month.
Tarriela said the PCG and #PhilippineNavy still “successfully outmaneuvered the numerous CCG assets and completed the transfer of the sick personnel.” #WestPHSea
China tried to block evacuation of sick Filipino soldiers in #WestPhilippineSea
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/coast-guard-says-china-harassed-medical-evacuation-team-west-sea-june-2024/
The #JapaneseGovernment said it was the first time that four #ChineseVessels carrying what appeared to be cannons had entered its #TerritorialWaters in the #EastChinaSea surrounding the disputed islands, which #Tokyo calls the #Senkaku and #Beijing calls the #Diaoyu.
Chinese armed vessels patrol waters around disputed islands, angering #Japan
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinese-armed-vessels-patrol-waters-around-disputed-islands-angering-japan-2024-06-07/
According to the Naval Forces #WesternMindanao, the #PLANavy vessels were identified as a #TrainingShip and an amphibious #TransportDock, passing through the #BasilanStrait within the #ZamboangaPeninsula. #Mindanao #Philippines #China
Chinese navy vessels’ Basilan Strait passage raises local concerns
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/chinese-navy-vessels-basilan-strait-passage-concerns-june-6-2024/
These moves are against #China though, not us 🇵🇭
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Since November 2023, #Vietnam has created 692 new acres (280 hectares) of land, compared to 404 acres created in the first 11 months of 2023 and 347 acres in 2022. #SouthChinaSea
China, #Brunei, #Malaysia, the #Philippines, #Taiwan and Vietnam have lodged competing claims for some or all of the #SpratlyIslands.
Vietnam speeding up South China Sea island-building pace, US researchers say
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/vietnam-speeding-up-south-china-sea-island-building-pace-us-researchers-say/ar-BB1nP9e7
The Swedish government seeks to deepen defense relations with the #Philippines and other like-minded countries in the region, as it prepares to unveil its #IndoPacific security strategy in the coming weeks. #WestPHSea
#Sweden seeks deeper defense ties with PH
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/238999/sweden-seeks-deeper-defense-ties-with-ph#ixzz8ckQxe09r
"The concern is that we should stop these syndicated criminal activities operating out of our base, which weaken our financial standing, our country ratings, [and] corrupt our society,” Teodoro said. #China #PogoBan #Philippines
#Pogo operations near Philippine military bases should be stopped–Teodoro
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/239298/pogo-operations-near-ph-military-bases-should-be-stopped-teodoro#ixzz8cum4yLy9
#MANILA, #Philippines—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (#AFP) is conducting a “thorough review” of the “potential risks” posed by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operation (#Pogo) sites near military bases, its spokesperson, Col. Francel Margareth Padilla, said on Wednesday. #PogoBan
AFP reviewing potential risks of Pogo sites near PH #MilitaryBases
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/239281/afp-reviewing-potential-risks-of-pogo-sites-near-ph-military-bases#ixzz8curTcnpy
The militia fleets conduct intrusive journeys through foreign #ExclusiveEconomicZones, blockade disputed #reefs and #islands, and have repeatedly rammed or used #WaterCannon on other vessels in dangerous manoeuvres, including against the #USNavy. #SouthChinaSea #WestPHSea #Philippines
#China’s maritime militia: the shadowy armada whose existence #Beijing rarely acknowledges
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/13/china-maritime-militia-explainer-south-china-sea-scarborough-shoal
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