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Philippines Reacts to China Releasing Transcript of “New Model” Discussion with WESCOM Commander
On May 8th, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines released a transcript from an alleged phone call between Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command (WESCOM) Commanding General (CG), Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos, and an unnamed Chinese diplomat. The call between Carlos and the diplomat allegedly occurred on January 4th, 2024. The transcript described Carlos as saying the...
Signs of Chinese land reclamation in Sabina (Escoda) Shoal, South China Sea
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has increased surveillance at Sabina (Escoda) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, citing early signs of Chinese land reclamation intended for an artificial island. Reports indicate that since April 16, nearly 50 Chinese vessels have been spotted at the shoal, situated just 75 nautical miles (140 km) from Palawan, Philippines. These vessels are part...
China Staging Large Number of Vessels Near Scarborough Shoal In Leadup to Convoy
China is staging a large number of China Coast Guard (CCG) and China Maritime Militia (CMM) ships near Scarborough Shoal one day before the Atin Ito! convoy sets sail to the feature.
As of today, there are 26 CMM vessels and four CCG vessels in the vicinity of the shoal to block the convoy from entering the shoal.
Atin Ito! announced...
Economic Adviser to Former Philippine President Duterte invited to Speak at Congressional Panel
A Philippines’ House of Representatives panel invited former economic adviser to former President Rodrigo Duterte, Michael Yang, to a hearing involving a 2023 seizure of P3 billion Philippine Pesos ($52 million USD) worth of drugs in Mexico, Pampanga province.
The panel invited Yang to speak due to his links to the Pharmally Pharmaceutical scandal, where he allegedly brokered a P8...
The Philippines and United States Hold Ceremony to Conclude Balikatan Exercise
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States military held the closing ceremony for the 2024 iteration of the Balikatan joint exercise on May 10th. The ceremony was held at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, with AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. presiding over the ceremony.
Brawner also gave a speech during the ceremony, pointing...
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Google’s YouTube Restricted Videos of Glory to Hong Kong After Court Ruling
On May 15th, YouTube blocked 32 videos of the song Glory to Hong Kong after Hong Kong’s (HK) High Court overturned a previous verdict. The High Court rejected the government’s initial bid in a...
US Removes Cuba From List of Countries Not Fully Opposing Terrorism
The United States officially removed Cuba from a list of countries it deems to not fully oppose terrorism on Wednesday, in a move that may pave the way for Cuba to be removed from...
Kenya’s Haiti Deployment Faces Further Legal Challenges as Police Expected on the Ground Soon
Kenyan opposition politicians have filed yet another legal challenge to Kenya's planned deployment of police to Haiti in order to assist them in regaining control against the many different gangs which plague the nation.
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