The Philippines says it has ratcheted up naval patrols and air surveillance in the South China Sea to counter the growing number of Chinese vessels.
US Responds After Chinese Ship Rams US Ally in South China Sea
Tensions mount as Chinese maritime forces continue to turn the screws on the Philippines within its own exclusive economic zone.
China and Philippines trade blame over latest vessel collisions in disputed South China Sea
The Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards traded blame over the latest collisions involving their vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday.
China and the Philippines Trade Blame for the Latest Sea Collision
The United States condemned the episode near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea and reaffirmed its defense treaty with Manila.
Philippines, Vietnam boost military ties amid South China Sea tensions
Vietnam and the Philippines agreed on Friday to advance defence and military relations and deepen collaboration on maritime security, in a significant step by two countries long at odds with Beijing over its actions in the South China Sea.
Sabina Shoal: The new flashpoint between China and the Philippines
The Philippines suspects China is attempting to reclaim land at Sabina Shoal. It has pointed to underwater mounds of crushed coral on Sabina’s sandbars, which its coast guard filmed, saying Beijing is using that material to expand the shoal. Chinese state media has called such accusations “groundless”.
Crushed coral and shipwrecks: Behind a new flashpoint in the South China Sea
A new flashpoint has emerged in the ongoing maritime dispute between China and the Philippines, with both countries clashing over yet another spot in the South China Sea. Both China and the …
Philippines says China’s South China Sea moves aggressive, illegal
China’s actions in the South China Sea are “patently illegal”, the Philippines’ defence secretary said Monday following a clash in disputed waters on Sunday over what Manila said was a resupply mission for fishermen.
Philippines’ Carlos Yulo awarded new home after winning 2 gold medals
(Gray News) – Philippines gymnast Carlos Yulo won two gold medals at the Paris Olympics and now, he is being awarded with a home. Yulo won the gold medal for his floor routine exercise and another one …
Timothy Tan On Collecting and Showing Global Contemporary Art in the Philippines
The Philippines isn’t yet a must-hit destination on the global art map, but visitors should acknowledge the impressive development of its capital, Manila, and the vibrancy of the local art scene, …