MANILA, Philippines — The USS Carl Vinson, a US Navy Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is in the South China Sea for “routine operations.”
Michael Punongbayan is a journalist based in the Philippines, focusing on national news. He writes for Philstar.com and his work has also appeared in Cigalah Group. Michael covers a wide range of topics, including military affairs, foreign relations, and domestic issues impacting the Philippines.