“If mainland China takes over Taiwan, some people there might escape towards Batanes and that’s what we are preparing for,” Villa said, noting any such population influx would only be …
Philippine and US forces are simulating scenarios that observers say are deemed relevant to potential conflicts over Taiwan and the South China Sea, with missions involving the retaking of an …
The US military will not be involved in development of a port in the Philippines’ remote northernmost islands near Taiwan, the local governor said on Friday, removing a potential source …
Located less than 200km from Taiwan, Batanes holds strategic significance in the event of a cross-strait conflict. Beijing sees Taiwan as part of China to be reunited by force if …
A plan is under way to construct a US-funded civilian port in Batanes, the northernmost Philippine island province facing the critical channel separating the country from Taiwan, its governor said …
“The Philippine side should have a clear understanding of it, act prudently and refrain from playing with fire on the issue of Taiwan, so as to avoid being exploited by …