Exclusive: U.S military in talks to develop port in Philippines facing ...
WEBAug 31, 2023 · U.S. military involvement in the proposed port in the Batanes islands, less than 200 km (125 miles) from Taiwan, could stoke tensions at a time of growing friction with China and a drive by...
'Better to prepare': Batanes starts planning Taiwan contingency
WEBApr 19, 2023 · Plans and preparations for a Taiwan crisis were among issues tackled in a consultative meeting in Basco, Batanes, between local officials of the island and top officers of the Armed Forces of the...
Missing Quezon fisher emerges in Batanes after 45 days at sea
WEB3 days ago · MANILA, Philippines — A fisherman from Quezon province was rescued in Batanes waters on Sept. 19 more than a month after he went missing, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Friday. Robin ...
US Army to Help Build New Seaport Near China - Newsweek
WEBMar 11, 2024 · The Southeast Asian country is building the U.S.-funded port with an eye toward receiving fleeing Philippine nationals in the event of a conflict over Taiwan, ABS-CBN News cited Batanes...
Plan underway for U.S.-funded port in Batanes | ABS-CBN News
WEBMar 10, 2024 · BASCO, Batanes - A plan is underway to construct a U.S.-funded civilian port in Batanes, the northernmost Philippine island province facing the critical channel separating the country from Taiwan, its governor said over the weekend.
Batanes, PH Breaking News Headlines Today | Ground News
WEBStay current with all the latest and breaking news about Batanes, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 13 stories have been published about Batanes which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
U.S military in talks to develop port in Philippines facing Taiwan
WEBAug 31, 2023 · U.S. military involvement in the proposed port in the Batanes islands, less than 200 km (125 miles) from Taiwan, could stoke tensions at a time of growing friction with China and a drive by...
Army divers begin port upgrades on strategically important …
WEBMay 9, 2024 · BASCO SEAPORT, Philippines — U.S. and Filipino army divers began clearing debris this week from this strategically important harbor on the northern Philippine island of Batan.
Philippines to boost military presence on islands facing Taiwan
WEBFeb 7, 2024 · Reuters reported in August that the US military was in talks to develop a civilian port in Batanes, a move that would boost American access to strategically located islands facing Taiwan.
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes off Batanes | Inquirer News
WEBMay 25, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded off Batanes on Thursday night, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
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