The U.S. State Department said the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty obliges it to defend the Philippines, should its vessels come under an armed attack.
Philippines labels China as an ‘aggressor’ fanning tensions in the South China Sea
The Philippines on Monday called China an “aggressor”, accusing it of “increasing tensions” in the South China Sea and causing the collision that damaged one of Manila’s boats during a resupply …
Philippines says Chinese coastguard ‘intentionally’ collided with its boats
The Philippines on Monday accused Chinese coastguard vessels of “intentionally” colliding with its vessels on a resupply mission in a disputed part of the South China Sea, as ties deteriorated between the Southeast Asian U.
Philippine Financial Markets Brace for Fuel Price Surge of Up to ₱1.50 per Liter
The financial market in the Philippines is predicted to face a potential surge in the pricing of petroleum products. According to recent forecasts, the increase in price tags could be as significant …
Philippines Says China Provocation at Sea Won’t Deter Operations
The Philippines has urged China to halt “provocative actions” in the South China Sea a day after Manila said two of its vessels collided with Chinese boats during a mission to deliver supplies to a military outpost. “We call on China to stop its …
China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea clash
China and the Philippines traded accusations over a collision in disputed waters of the South China Sea as Chinese vessels blocked Philippine boats supplying forces there on Sunday in the latest of a series of maritime confrontations.
China and the Philippines trade blame over two South China Sea collisions
The Philippines accused China’s coast guard of colliding with a supply boat, saying the “dangerous blocking manoeuvres of China Coast Guard vessel 5203 caused it to collide with the Armed Forces of the Philippines-contracted indigenous resupply boat …
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard ships of colliding with its vessels
The Armed Forces of the Philippines alleges that China Coast Guard vessels collided with one of its ships and a supply boat Sunday morning. The armed forces said in a statement the collisions occurred in the South China Sea when the Chinese vessels engaged in “dangerous blocking maneuvers.
Watch: Moment Chinese coast guard crashes with Philippines boat as tensions rise
Watch the moment a Philippines boat collided with the Chinese coast guard Sunday off a disputed shoal. The video, shared by The Armed Forces of the Philippines on social media, shows a military-run supply boat bumping into the side of a bigger Chinese boat …
Nigerian Student Reportedly Killed By Chinese Nationals In Philippines
A Nigerian student, identified only as Ikem, was allegedly murdered by a group of Chinese nationals in the Republic of Philippines.