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.
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.
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
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),
China’s Risky Power Play in the South China Sea
As China pushes to dominate the South China Sea, it is increasingly willing to use force to drive out the Philippines. In recent months, China’s tactics have raised fears of a superpower showdown in the strategic waterway.
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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On the reescalating tension in the West Philippine Sea
AS soon as the Philippines and China entered into an agreement to defuse tensions in the West Philippine Sea, China pursued a ...
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Maritime body open to leasing foreign ships for West Philippine Sea
The National Maritime Council is open to a proposal to lease ships from other countries to shore up the Philippines’ presence ...
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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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Some Chinese ships leave West Philippine Sea, but most still at Escoda Shoal
While the total number of Chinese vessels went down to 157, the number of Chinese Coast Guard vessels climbed from 18 to 26.