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National Security Adviser Eduardo Año —Presidential photo MANILA, Philippines — National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Saturday called on other countries to respect the Philippines’ “sovereign right to make decisions on its defense and security,” amid plans to deploy midrange missiles which drew criticism, particularly from China. In a statement, the official stressed that the […]
The United States has quietly bolstered its involvement in the South China Sea conflict by deploying “Task Force Ayungin”, a special operations unit that analysts say signals Washington’s recognition of the Philippines’ sovereignty over contested maritime features claimed by Beijing. Named after the Ayungin Shoal – a flashpoint in Manila’s maritime conflict with China – […]