AFP chief: Strategic bases to rise in PH's eastern seaboard

THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said strategic bases will be set up to protect the country's eastern seaboard, where the resource-rich Philippine Rise (formerly Benham Rise), is located.

Aurora naval facility to secure PH Rise, boost archipelagic defense

THE NAVAL detachment in the province of Aurora will greatly enhance the country's capability to protect its maritime interests in the Philippine Rise (formerly Benham Rise) and improve its defense posture.

Navy official says Chinese research ships now out of PH Rise

THE TWO Chinese research vessels earlier spotted in Philippine Rise (formerly known as Benham Rise) are now out of Philippine territory, a ranking naval official said Monday.