'BrahMos deal is the beginning of further defence pacts between Delhi and Manila'

India enhances Defence Footprint with BrahMos Missile delivery to the Philippines | Oneindia

On Friday (Apr 19), the Philippines will receive its first contracted BrahMos missile from India, marking a significant milestone in defence collaboration between the two nations. The journey of this BrahMos missile, renowned as the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, commences from Nagpur, India, where it is loaded onto an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft. Accompanied by three civilian freight liners transporting additional parts and support systems, the missile is poised to bolster the defence capabilities of the Philippine Marine Corps' coastal defence regiment. #IndiaPhilippinesRelations #BrahMosMissileDelivery #DefenseCooperation #IndoPhilippinePartnership #BrahMosDeal #DefenseExport #IndigenousDefenseProduction #GlobalDefenseInnovation #StrategicPartnerships #DiplomaticOutreach ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.102~

Escalating Tensions in the South China Sea: Philippines Deploys Ships Amidst Dispute

Amidst escalating tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has taken a decisive step, deploying ships to a disputed area where it alleges China is constructing an artificial island. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's office issued a statement confirming the deployment, emphasising the need to monitor what it termed as "supposed illegal activities" by China. Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela corroborated these claims, citing evidence of small-scale reclamation at the Sabina Shoal, known as Escoda by Manila. Despite these assertions, the Chinese embassy in Manila has yet to respond, potentially exacerbating bilateral rifts. The Philippine national security adviser has even called for the expulsion of Chinese diplomats over an alleged leak regarding a phone conversation about the maritime dispute. #SouthChinaSea #Philippines #China #Tensions #Escalation #MaritimeDispute #TerritorialConflict #MilitaryDeployment #DiplomaticRelations #Geopolitics #NavalPresence #RegionalSecurity #InternationalRelations #ForeignPolicy #ConflictResolution ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.103~

Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves | Oneindia

The heads of state from Japan, the Philippines, and the United States have jointly expressed "grave concern" regarding China's conduct in the contested South China Sea. Over recent years, Beijing has intensified its presence in this crucial maritime region, leading to heightened tensions, notably with the Philippines. This nation, among others in Southeast Asia, asserts territorial claims over portions of the sea adjacent to its shores. In response to a recent altercation near Second Thomas Shoal that resulted in injuries to Filipino soldiers and damage to vessels, President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines declared Manila's intention to enact countermeasures against China. The leaders of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States expressed shared concerns over the People's Republic of China's (PRC) provocative actions in the South China Sea during the inaugural summit held in Washington, DC. This joint statement comes amid escalating tensions in the region. #SouthChinaSea #China #Japan #Philippines #US #Tensions #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #SecurityConcerns #GeoPolitics ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.102~

Philippine protesters trample on Xi effigy, condemn China’s maritime ‘aggression’ | Oneindia News

Protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday as they condemned China’s “aggression” against the Philippines in the South China Sea. The protesters marched towards the Chinese consulate in Manila, chanting “China leave!” while others called out China’s “aggression” against Filipino people in the South China Sea. The Philippines and China have had a series of maritime run-ins, including an incident last month where China used water cannons to disrupt a Philippine supply mission to soldiers stationed on a grounded warship in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. #PhilippineProtest #XiEffigyTrampled #ChinaAggression #SouthChinaSea #MaritimeTensions #ProtestAgainstChina #TerritorialDispute #RegionalSecurity #ASEANUnity #InternationalRelations ~PR.152~ED.101~

China-Philippines Row: Philippines ups stake in conflict, vows countermeasures to attacks | Oneindia

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines announced on Thursday that the country would enact countermeasures against what he described as "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks" by China's coastguard in the South China Sea. The tensions have escalated as the Philippines expresses outrage over repeated hostilities by Chinese vessels within Manila's 200-mile exclusive economic zone. The United States has voiced support for its former colony and military ally. #Philippines #China #FerdinandMarcosJr #MarcosSouthChinaSeaConflict #SouthChinaSea #Standoff #Diplomacy #Arbitration #TerritorialDispute #InternationalLaw #PhilippineDiplomacy #Beijing ~HT.99~ED.155~PR.152~

India firmly supports Philippines sovereignty: Jaishankar on South China Sea incidents | Oneindia

Standing shoulder to shoulder with Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo in Manila, India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S Jaishankar reaffirmed New Delhi's steadfast backing of the Philippines in safeguarding its national sovereignty. This commitment emerges against the backdrop of mounting tensions in the South China Sea, following incidents involving the China Coast Guard's aggressive manoeuvres near a Philippines vessel close to Ayungin Shoal on March 23, eliciting widespread international apprehension. #IndiaSupportsPhilippines #SouthChinaSeaConflict #JaishankarStatement #SovereigntyMatters #IndiaPhilippinesUnity #MaritimeSecurity #GlobalDiplomacy #ChinaTensions #RegionalStability #InternationalRelations #PhilippinesSovereignty #SouthChinaSeaDispute #JaishankarVisit #DiplomaticRelations #IndiaPhilippinesAlliance #AsiaPacific #GeopoliticalConcerns #NavalPresence #PeacefulResolution #CooperationIsRequired ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~HT.96~

‘I Stand With Women’: Priyanka Gandhi Reacts to Swati Maliwal’s Assault By Kejriwal’s PA | Watch

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal’s assault allegations on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar has triggered a political slugfest with various political parties responding to the incident. While the AAP chief dodged questions on the issue, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said she was with Maliwal in this case. She said, “If any atrocity happens to any woman anywhere, we stand with the woman. I always stand with women irrespective of which party they belong to. Secondly, AAP will discuss among themselves and make a decision. It is up to them.” Watch #PriyankaGandhiSwatiMaliwalAssault #SwatiMaliwalRow #ArvindKejriwalPA #AAL #Congress #StandWithWomen #BibhavKumar #PriyankaGandhi #SwatiMaliwal #Assault #KejriwalPA #SupportWomen #GenderViolence #WomenEmpowerment #JusticeForSwatiMaliwal #StopViolenceAgainstWomen ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.102~GR.124~