Aaron-Matthew Lariosa (@aaron_matthewil) 's Twitter Profile
Aaron-Matthew Lariosa

@aaron_matthewil

Tracking defense in the Indo-Pacific with a focus on ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ. @USNINews & @Navalnewscom. Opinions my own. ๐Ÿ“ง: [email protected]

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calendar_today03-05-2021 17:11:20

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Keen Sentinel (@keen_sentinel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The proud men and women of BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406). Your seamanship and presence of mind secured your vessel while outwitting two larger Chinese ships in the West Philippine Sea. Mabuhay kayo! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ

Raffy Tima (@raffytima) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My view of the collision at sea of China Coast Guard 3104 and PLA Navy 164 in the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc in Zambales, Philippines. Before this, the Chinese navy and coast guard ships nearly collided twice trying to outmaneuver BRP Suluan of the Philippine Coast Guard.

USNI News (@usninews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Chinese Coast Guard, Navy Ships Collide in South China Sea During Blockade Attempt Against Philippine Forces - USNI News news.usni.org/2025/08/11/chiโ€ฆ

Chinese Coast Guard, Navy Ships Collide in South China Sea During Blockade Attempt Against Philippine Forces - USNI News news.usni.org/2025/08/11/chiโ€ฆ
Aaron-Matthew Lariosa (@aaron_matthewil) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ. news.usni.org/2025/08/11/chiโ€ฆ

Ray Powell (@gordianknotray) 's Twitter Profile Photo

โ€œ#China is now intercepting Philippine vessels well beyond any legitimate territorial sea claim, and using gray zone tactics such as swarming, blocking and water cannons to directly violate the #Philippines' freedom of navigation on the high seas,โ€ Powell said.

Philippine Coast Guard (@coastguardph) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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. โœ๏ธtinyurl.com/ymzfr2r8 #DOTrPH๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ #CoastGuardPH #MaritimeSectorWorks

The <a href="/coastguardph/">Philippine Coast Guard</a>  (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.

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#DOTrPH๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ
#CoastGuardPH 
#MaritimeSectorWorks
PTVph (@ptvph) 's Twitter Profile Photo

SALUDO SA MAGITING NA SERBISYO! ๐Ÿซก๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ LOOK: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recognized the crew of BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) for their bravery and selfless dedication amid the recent Bajo de Masinloc incident. (1/3)

SALUDO SA MAGITING NA SERBISYO! ๐Ÿซก๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ

LOOK: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recognized the crew of BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) for their bravery and selfless dedication amid the recent Bajo de Masinloc incident. 

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West Philippine Sea Transparency Group (@wpstransparency) 's Twitter Profile Photo

๐‡๐Ž๐๐Ž๐‘๐ˆ๐๐† ๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐Œ๐€๐‘๐ˆ๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ ๐†๐”๐€๐‘๐ƒ๐ˆ๐€๐๐’: ๐’๐€๐‹๐”๐“๐„ ๐“๐Ž ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐‡๐„๐‘๐Ž๐„๐’ ๐Ž๐… ๐๐‘๐ ๐’๐”๐‹๐”๐€๐ ๐€๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ 12, 2025 โ€“ In a powerful tribute to patriotism and valor, the gallant crew of ๐๐‘๐ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐š๐ง (๐Œ๐‘๐‘๐•-4406)) were formally honored for

๐‡๐Ž๐๐Ž๐‘๐ˆ๐๐† ๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐Œ๐€๐‘๐ˆ๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ ๐†๐”๐€๐‘๐ƒ๐ˆ๐€๐๐’: ๐’๐€๐‹๐”๐“๐„ ๐“๐Ž ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐‡๐„๐‘๐Ž๐„๐’ ๐Ž๐… ๐๐‘๐ ๐’๐”๐‹๐”๐€๐

๐€๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ 12, 2025 โ€“ In a powerful tribute to patriotism and valor, the gallant crew of ๐๐‘๐ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐š๐ง (๐Œ๐‘๐‘๐•-4406)) were formally honored for
USNI News (@usninews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New Philippine-Japanese Defense Pact to go into Effect Next Month โ€”ย USNI News news.usni.org/2025/08/12/newโ€ฆ

Bianca Dava-Lee ๐Ÿฑ (@biancadava) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

Chino Gaston (@chinogaston) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Chinese J-15 fighter jet intercepts and drives away PCG aircraft from Bajo De Masinloc patrol mission a few days after Chinese vessels collide in the area.

Aaron-Matthew Lariosa (@aaron_matthewil) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great shots from PTV here of a Chinese fighter jet over Scarborough Shoal. Despite the recent incident, the PLA remains out in force over and around the disputed South China Sea maritime feature.

Great shots from PTV here of a Chinese fighter jet over Scarborough Shoal. Despite the recent incident, the PLA remains out in force over and around the disputed South China Sea maritime feature.
Aaron-Matthew Lariosa (@aaron_matthewil) 's Twitter Profile Photo

โ€œAn American guided-missile destroyerโ€™s freedom of navigation operation through Scarborough Shoal drew ire from Beijing amid renewed regional tensions following a severe collision incident between Chinese Navy and Coast Guard vesselsโ€ฆโ€ navalnews.com/naval-news/202โ€ฆ

Aaron-Matthew Lariosa (@aaron_matthewil) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Lt. Gen. Arthur Mirasol Cordura, the commanding general of the Philippine Air Force, witnessed a Hawaii Army National Guard aerial demonstration involving Chinooks and Blackhawks last week. ๐Ÿ“ธ Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier

Lt. Gen. Arthur Mirasol Cordura, the commanding general of the Philippine Air Force, witnessed a Hawaii Army National Guard aerial demonstration involving Chinooks and Blackhawks last week. 

๐Ÿ“ธ Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier
Naval News (@navalnewscom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An American guided-missile destroyerโ€™s 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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ By Aaron-Matthew Lariosa navalnews.com/naval-news/202โ€ฆ

ๅค–ไบค้ƒจ Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ (@mofa_taiwan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Taiwan๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ sincerely thanks the #Philippines๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ & 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.

#Taiwan๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ sincerely thanks the #Philippines๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ &amp; President <a href="/bongbongmarcos/">Bongbong Marcos</a> for reaffirming support for peace &amp; stability in the #TaiwanStrait. This consistent position reflects our shared commitment to security, dialogue over coercion &amp; protecting our peoples' livelihoods.
Joint Operations Command (@hqjoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Exercise ALON 25 with the Armed Forces of the Philippines begins today. Itโ€™s our biggest overseas training activity for 2025, and will strengthen our security relationship with the Philippines. #StrongerTogether ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ (1/2)