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The Philippines’ Fishermen Front Line: the KBBM Program Exposed
A timely reminder for me to dig deeper into my research on the Philippines’ maritime militia, the PERA Act folded into the latest NDAA, and the SeaLight Foundation.
The Philippines’ Fishermen Front Line: the KBBM Program Exposed
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Philippines Could Receive $2.5 Billion in Security Aid from U.S. Defense Bill
Thai-Cambodian Conflict Threatens Asian Stability by Design
Brian Berletic, December 15, 2025
Renewed fighting along the Thai–Cambodian border in December highlights how local disputes in Southeast Asia are increasingly shaped by broader great-power strategies aimed at constraining China’s rise.
Thai-Cambodian Conflict Threatens Asian Stability by Design (archived)
China accuses Philippines of ‘premeditated’ provocations near Sabina Shoal + more
Beijing has accused Manila of organising a “premeditated” provocation and dangerous manoeuvres near a disputed reef in the South China Sea, and Washington of making false statements that have escalated tensions in the region.
Manila said Philippine fishing boats near Sabina Shoal had been targeted with water cannons by Chinese coastguard ships in an incident on Friday, while Beijing said Philippine personnel had threatened Chinese officers with knives.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Monday that the Philippines had assembled a large number of vessels “in an organised and premeditated manner to provoke trouble” in waters near the shoal.
[SCMP] China accuses Philippines of ‘premeditated’ provocations near Sabina Shoal (archived)
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[Aaron-Matthew Lariosa] VIDEO: China Coast Guard Blasts Fishermen With Water Cannon Near Sabina Shoal, Philippines Dispatches Patrol Boats
Read More »Japan Is Strengthening the Philippine Navy to Deter China in the South China Sea +
As global attention focuses on China and Japan, Tokyo and Manila are quietly deepening their economic and “defense” ties.
Updated: Philippines accuses China of ramming vessel near disputed island as tensions soar
WATCH: A China Coast Guard vessel (CCG 21559) fired a water cannon and rammed the BRP Datu Pagbuaya near Pag-asa Island this Sunday morning while the ship was assisting Filipino fishermen under the “Kadiwa para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda” program, the PCG reports.
The incident occurred after CCG and Chinese militia vessels made dangerous maneuvers around anchored BFAR ships. CCG 21559 fired at 9:15 AM and rammed the BRP Datu Pagbuaya at 9:18 AM, causing minor damage but no injuries. (Video courtesy of PCG) | via Christine Boton
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Update: I missed this one. Yesterday’s maritime incident happened near Sandy Cay, which is approximately 1.5 nautical miles from Thitu Island.
Read More »Updated: The War of Ideas in the Indo-Pacific
The document has been updated, but not the below information.
Document: War of Ideas in the Indo-Pacific document
YouTube: Senate Hearing on China’s Behavior in the Indo-Pacific
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