
Aaron-Matthew Lariosa
@aaron_matthewil
Tracking defense in the Indo-Pacific with a focus on ๐ต๐ญ. @USNINews & @Navalnewscom. Opinions my own. ๐ง: [email protected]
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03-05-2021 17:11:20
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This week began with an incident in the SCS off Scarborough Shoal that resulted in a scratched PLAN destroyer, a bow-less CCG cutter, and an unharmed 400-ton PCG patrol boat. My latest with USNI News with comments from Ray Powell and Ben Lewis ๐บ๐ฆ. news.usni.org/2025/08/11/chiโฆ


The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan PCG, spearheaded the awarding ceremony for BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) at Pier 15, Port Area, Manila, today, August 12, 2025. โ๏ธtinyurl.com/ymzfr2r8 #DOTrPH๐ต๐ญ #CoastGuardPH #MaritimeSectorWorks



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A Chinese fighter jet conducted dangerous maneuvers near a PH Coast Guard aircraft over Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday. The PCG Cessna Caravan was conducting a maritime domain awareness flight around 8 am when the incident occurred. #SelfiePatrol ABS-CBN News





An American guided-missile destroyerโs freedom of navigation operation through Scarborough Shoal drew ire from Beijing amid renewed regional tensions following a severe collision incident between Chinese Navy & Coast Guard vessels ๐บ๐ธ By Aaron-Matthew Lariosa navalnews.com/naval-news/202โฆ

#Taiwan๐น๐ผ sincerely thanks the #Philippines๐ต๐ญ & President Bongbong Marcos for reaffirming support for peace & stability in the #TaiwanStrait. This consistent position reflects our shared commitment to security, dialogue over coercion & protecting our peoples' livelihoods.


Exercise ALON 25 with the Armed Forces of the Philippines begins today. Itโs our biggest overseas training activity for 2025, and will strengthen our security relationship with the Philippines. #StrongerTogether ๐ต๐ญ ๐ฆ๐บ (1/2)