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South China Morning Post
7 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
US to build Philippines boat hub for South China Sea edge, ‘low-footprint' deterrence
A discreet but strategically significant US-funded boat maintenance hub in the western Philippines is poised to strengthen Manila's maritime presence in the contested South China Sea while avoiding raising the risk of political escalation. The new facility in Quezon, a coastal town on Palawan Island less than 260km (162 miles) from the flashpoint Second Thomas Shoal, could enable the Philippine Navy to maintain a more persistent and responsive posture amid rising tensions with China, in what analysts say is part of Washington's broader push for 'low-footprint' deterrence in the region. Designed to service and deploy small Philippine naval craft, the hub's proximity to disputed waters is seen as an advantage. 'That proximity matters operationally – it reduces transit time and enhances the credibility of Manila's maritime presence,' said Sylwia Monika Gorska, a political analyst and doctoral candidate at the University of Central Lancashire. The project, first reported by the United States Naval Institute on Monday, is part of a larger shift in US regional strategy that prioritises smaller, dual-use infrastructure over permanent military bases. It will support rigid-hulled inflatable boats and 'assault boats' built by Oregon-based Reconcraft, which specialises in vessels used by military and law-enforcement agencies. The US embassy in Manila confirmed that the initiative would enhance repair capabilities for Philippine vessels at the nearby Naval Detachment Oyster Bay – improving readiness without overtly expanding America's military footprint. Philippine navy vessels anchored at Oyster Bay naval facility in Palawan province. A new US-funded boat maintenance hub is expected to enhance repair capabilities for Philippine vessels at the facility. Photo: AFP From Washington's perspective, the investment supported 'partner-led deterrence' by enabling allies to operate more independently, without requiring forward-deployed US assets, Gorska said.
CNA
7 days ago
- Business
- CNA
US to build Philippine boat repair facilities near contested South China Sea
MANILA: The US Navy plans to build two repair facilities for smaller vessels operating in the western Philippines, the US embassy said Wednesday (Jul 16), with one about 240km east of a fiercely contested reef in the South China Sea. Located in the Spratly archipelago, the Second Thomas Shoal hosts a small detachment of Philippine forces aboard a grounded navy vessel and has been the site of clashes with Chinese ships. Beijing claims almost the entirety of the crucial waterway despite an international ruling its assertion has no merit. The US government's contracting website, locates one of the proposed repair facilities in Palawan province's Quezon municipality. The facilities "will provide repair and maintenance capabilities for a variety of (Philippine) vessels including 7.32m watercraft as well as other smaller conventional watercraft," the bid notice for the Quezon project reads. The Philippines owns several vessels that size, including rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) that have been involved in clashes with larger Chinese ships. While there are not believed to be existing permanent military facilities in Quezon, the area has hosted parts of joint US-Philippine military exercises for the past two years. The US embassy in Manila confirmed on Wednesday the tender for both the Quezon project and a similar one to be constructed at the Philippines' existing Oyster Bay naval facility about 130km north. Officials from the Philippine Department of Defense did not immediately provide comment. Retired Philippine admiral Rommel Jude Ong, now a military analyst with the Ateneo de Manila University, told AFP such facilities could be used "for RHIBs, but more likely for smaller rubber boats used in the resupply of occupied features".
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NexGen Energy (NXE) Reported its Development Pipeline
NexGen Energy Ltd. (NYSE:NXE) is one of the . On July 7, NexGen Energy Ltd. (NYSE:NXE) held its Annual Stockholders' meeting. The company reported a development pipeline of 14 renewable energy projects consisting of 2 solar farms, 7 offshore wind projects, and 5 onshore wind projects, all secured with awarded service contracts. Management of NexGen Energy Ltd. (NYSE:NXE) noted that 2024 was a foundational year marked by its successful IPO in July 2024, which strengthened its capital base and reinforced its commitment to renewable energy leadership in the Philippines. Its four projects are in advanced stages, including the 9.9 MW Palauig Solar Farm expansion, expected to begin operations by mid-2026. NexGen Energy Ltd. (NYSE:NXE) is also progressing its wind projects and has installed 120-meter meteorological masts with multi-height wind instruments at the Real and Mauban Offshore Wind site. A miner in a hard hat and apron holding a piece of uranium ore in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. Moreover, the company is also actively engaging international investors from Japan, China, Europe, and the Middle East. The company's wind projects have also received green lane certifications, which expedite permit approvals, for large-scale projects totaling 2,800 MW in Quezon province. NexGen Energy Ltd. (NYSE:NXE) is a Canadian company focused on the exploration and development of high-grade uranium properties. While we acknowledge the potential of NXE as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Filipino Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
‘Quezon' to hit Philippine theaters on October 15
The historical biopic film Quezon is scheduled to premiere in Philippine cinemas on October 15, TBA Studios announced. The studio unveiled the film's official poster on Friday, featuring Jericho Rosales in character as Manuel Quezon, with a clenched fist placed over his chest beneath the phrase, 'I am the Philippines.' Rosales leads the cast as Quezon, the former soldier and lawyer who served as President of the Philippine Commonwealth. The film will chronicle his early political rise including his presidential campaign. Rosales said he found Quezon to be a compelling figure to portray, acknowledging the weight of the role. 'That adds pressure, but at the same time, I am very excited,' he said. Joining Rosales in the cast are Karylle as Aurora Quezon, Mon Confiado as Emilio Aguinaldo, Benjamin Alves as the younger Quezon, and Joross Gamboa as Eduardo Rusca. British actor Iain Glen, best known for his role as Ser Jorah Mormont in HBO's Game of Thrones, portrays U.S. Governor-General Leonard Wood. Directed by Jerrold Tarog, Quezon is the third installment in TBA Studios' Bayaniverse, following the critically acclaimed Heneral Luna (2015) and Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018). The film series explores the lives of key historical figures and events that shaped the Philippine nation.
GMA Network
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Quezon' unveils official poster, release date
The official poster of the upcoming Manuel L. Quezon biopic is here! TBA Studios on Friday shared the 'Quezon' poster on Instagram, and it shows the title character (played by Jericho Rosales) standing with a closed fist pressed to his chest. 'I am the Philippines' is written on the top portion. The poster also revealed that 'Quezon' will be premiering on October 15 exclusively in cinemas. 'Don't miss the epic conclusion to the trilogy that captured the nation,' TBA Studios said. The film will follow the life of Manuel L. Quezon, a lawyer and a soldier who became the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944, highlighting his tumultuous presidential campaign against Emilio Aguinaldo. More cast members include Karylle as Aurora; Mon Confiado as Emilio Aguinaldo; "Game of Thrones" star Iain Glen as Leonard Wood, the United States Army major who served as Governor-General of the Philippines from 1921 to 1927; Benjamin Alves as a younger version of Quezon; and Joross Gamboa as Eduardo Rusca. "Quezon' is the third installment of TBA Studios' "Bayaniverse" following "Heneral Luna" and "Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral.' —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
