AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSouth China Sea Tensions: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered a veiled rebuke of China in his State of the Nation address, saying Manila will defend the 2016 arbitration ruling and that Filipinos “do not yield,” after Beijing-linked racist depictions in Chinese state media. Maritime Flashpoints: The latest clashes include reports of a Chinese coast guard injuring a Philippine sailor near Second Thomas Shoal, as well as renewed confrontations around Scarborough Shoal. Regional Security Cooperation: ASEAN police leaders backed stronger cross-border action against transnational crime, including cybercrime and fraud, while Singapore and the FBI signed an MoU to deepen anti-scam and cyber-fraud cooperation. Brunei-China Links: A Chinese naval fleet visited Brunei in a friendly, fleet-format visit, with joint activities planned. Local Community & Business: MinDA and CREBA signed a partnership aimed at aligning private property development with housing needs in Mindanao, with a wider BIMP-EAGA push. Aviation Skills: Royal Brunei Airlines and Aviation Australia signed an MoU to train future aircraft maintenance engineers for Brunei.
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