Philippines, South China Sea
South China Sea: will Beijing hold back during the US-Philippine Balikatan military drills?
Next week’s iteration of the annual joint exercise will be the biggest and a clear signal to Beijing, observers say.
Philippines warns China of undermining regional peace in South China Sea, West Philippine Sea
The Philippines also warned China to reflect on its actions in the South China Sea and the West Philippine Sea and blamed Beijing for tensions in the region.
Philippines, New Zealand Eye Forces Deal, Share Concern Over South China Sea
Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. looks on as he meets with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, March 19, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/File Photo MANILA (Reuters) - Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
South China Sea: Beijing may get ‘up close’ as US-Philippine Balikatan drills send ‘deterrent signal’ on contested claims
Location is ‘deterrent signal’ to Beijing as tensions spike with Manila, analyst says, while another sees Washington readying for hot conflict over Taiwan or South China Sea.
China warns Philippines involvement in South China Sea will 'aggravate tensions' ahead of drills
China on Wednesday, April 17 warned the Philippines that resorting to external forces in maritime disputes would only “aggravate tensions” in the South China Sea. The annual “Balikatan” Exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces will proceed as scheduled next week even as China warned that it will only lead to “greater insecurity” for the Philippines.
New Zealand PM concerned over 'dangerous behaviour' in South China Sea
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has voiced concerns over tensions in the South China Sea. Mr Luxon arrived in Manila, Philippines for a bilateral meeting on Thursday. It comes as tensions are high in the South China Sea with more than 16,
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Number of fishermen in West Philippine Sea up 60% – BFAR
More Filipino fishermen have begun dropping their nets again in the West Philippine Sea, with a ranking official from the ...
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West Philippine Sea, a symbol of national integrity
(The issue of the West Philippine Sea is an issue of the integrity of the Philippines, of every Filipino.) Torres said the ...
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Philippines military vessels shouldn’t accompany fishers in West Philippine Sea – Villar
The country’s military vessels should not accompany fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea to prevent possible attack from ...
China’s Huge Sea Buildup Dwarfs Philippine Push on Tiny Island
A tiny island in the South China Sea symbolizes the struggle — and disparity — in the Philippines’ efforts to assert its ...
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Runners unite in support for the West Philippine Sea
Running coach Rio Dela Cruz of RunRio Inc., the private sector partner of the PCG in organizing the Takbo WPS, explained that ...
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Chinese remove Pinoy fishers’ payao in West Philippine Sea
Chinese vessels removed the payao installed by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources for Filipino fishermen at ...
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China to US: Respect our sea rights, sovereignty
The Chinese defense minister reportedly talked with his US counterpart early this week to relay Beijing’s appeal to ...
The Philippine president says he won't give US access to more local military bases
The Philippine president says his administration has no plan to give the U.S. military access to more Philippine army sites ...
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Trinidad: 55 Chinese ships spotted in West Philippine Sea
A total of 55 Chinese ships were monitored within the vicinity of the maritime features in the West Philippine Sea. Commodore ...
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China slams planned US-Philippines military exercises and issues warning
China warned that upcoming military exercises between US and Philippines forces will cause more instability and insecurity in ...