Philippines, South China Sea
West Philippine Sea: DFA eyes UNGA resolution to address China aggression
Amid China’s continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) plans to file a resolution before the United Nations General
Explainer: Sabina Shoal, the newest flashpoint in the South China Sea
Sabina Shoal, located over 75 nautical miles west of the Philippines and 600 miles from China, has become the latest flashpoint between the two rival claimants in the South China Sea.
U.S. Will ‘Do What is Necessary’ to aid Philippines in South China Sea, Official Says
Maritime and aerial spats in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines, Washington’s oldest treaty ally in the Indo-Pacific, will be a key talking point in high-level meetings between the U.
Philippines vessel departs disputed South China Sea shoal
The Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua has left Escoda Shoal, a disputed area in the South China Sea, following a five-month deployment, according to a Sunday announcement from the
60 Minutes witnesses international incident in the South China Sea
While reporting on the tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, 60 Minutes was on board as a Philippine ship was rammed — then surrounded — by larger Chinese vessels.
China’s Liaoning Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Philippine Sea
Liaoning Carrier Strike Group (CSG) deployed to the Philippine Sea Wednesday, in the carrier’s first western Pacific deployment since completing a mid-life refurbishment in March. CNS Liaoning (16), accompanied by destroyers CNS Chengdu (120) and CNS Huainan (123),
Philippines to continue to deploy vessels in contested South China Sea shoal
The Philippines will continuously deploy vessels in the contested Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, its coast guard said on Monday after a Philippine ship returned to port after a five-month deployment there.
Top Philippine Diplomat Says No Deal With China on Ship Pullout
The Philippines did not enter into an agreement with China to pull out its ship from a South China Sea flashpoint, Manila’s top diplomat said Thursday.
Philippines eyes UN vote on South China Sea dispute, risking Beijing’s retaliation
While analysts believe the Philippines could win a vote, they warn of potential retaliation from China, similar to past trade embargoes.
South China Sea Tensions Escalate Further: China Irked By 2 German Warships Visiting The Philippines
In the backdrop of the constantly flaring tensions between Beijing and Manila over disputes in the South China Sea two German warships are visiting the Philippines.
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PH mulls leasing foreign ships to expand West Philippine Sea presence
The Philippines is open to leasing ships from other countries to expand its presence in the West Philippine Sea, said the ...
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Tolentino: Maritime measures to boost West PH Sea’s int’l recognition
MANILA, Philippines - Passing the proposed Maritime Zones Act and Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act will help assert the Philippines ...
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Maritime body open to leasing foreign ships for West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The National Maritime Council (NMC) is open to a proposal to lease ships from other countries to shore ...
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‘Stronger, greater actions’ needed to deter China in West Philippine Sea – analysts
Security analysts on Saturday urged the Philippines to invoke the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the United States and ...