Tag: Sulu Sea

  • MPA for Philippines

    Additional capability in fight against terrorism, maritime crime. U.S. transfers surveillance planes to the Philippines MANILA (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday transferred to the Philippines two brand-new, single-engine […]

  • Boost for Sulu patrols

    Could significantly boost patrols. Singapore and Brunei may join sea patrols KUALA LUMPUR: The Trilateral Maritime Patrol (TMP) involving Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines may soon include Singapore and Brunei, […]

  • Fighting terror: The PCG

    The crisis has further increased the focus on the institution within Philippine security. Philippines Coast Guard in the Spotlight Amid Islamic State Terror Threat By Prashanth Parameswaran The recent siege by […]

  • Joint US, PH patrols

    You wait months for one joint patrol… Philippines, US hold naval patrols in Sulu Sea By Janvic Mateo MANILA, Philippines –  The navies of the Philippines and the United States […]

  • What next for Sulu patrols?

    Southeast Asia’s new minilateral security arrangement officially got underway this week. What’s Next for the New Sulu Sea Trilateral Patrols? By Prashanth Parameswaran On Monday, after much anticipation and several delays, […]

  • Joint patrols next week?

    A week, however, is a long time in naval politics… Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines to begin joint patrol JAKARTA — Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines will start conducting a joint maritime […]

  • Singapore offers Sulu help

    Much discussed patrols will hopefully keep Abu Sayyaf activity down. Singapore ready to help in Sulu Sea patrols, says defence minister Singapore: Singapore is ready to take part in joint […]

  • Joint patrols get nearer

    More talks planned. Again. ASEAN Neighbors Ramp Up Terrorism Response By Noel Tarrazona Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia are slated to meet on June 19 to finalize the deployment of joint […]

  • US warns on Sulu-Celebes

    Threat to crews from Abu Sayyaf still there, says US. After Palawan, US govt sounds terror alarm in Sulu BY AL JACINTO ZAMBOANGA CITY: The United States has advised ships […]

  • Joint Sulu patrols…

    Lots of talk but no boats in the water yet. DND: Upcoming maritime security patrols with Indonesia, Malaysia ‘timely’ The Department of National Defense (DND) has called the soon-to-be launched […]