Philippines, South China Sea

Philippines defense chief vows to reject, push back any attempt by China to impose air defense zone
The Philippine defense secretary said his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea.
U.S. and Philippine Forces Practice Seizing Gas Platform in South China Sea Exercise
Philippine and U.S. Navy SEALs secured a gas and oil platform in the South China Sea in the latest joint combined exchange training between the two special operations units near the disputed waters last week.
Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea by burning waste
China has accused the Philippines of polluting the environment after it released footage it said showed troops burning rubbish at a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The video, published on social media by state broadcaster CGTN on Saturday,
Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea
The Philippine defense secretary says his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea.
Philippines accuses Chinese state media of spreading propaganda over South China sea pollution claims
Philippines officials accused a Chinese government-owned broadcaster of spreading misleading information and propaganda following its claim that a Philippine vessel was intentionally polluting the waters of the South China Sea,
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‘Vietnam overtaking Philippines as China’s top banana supplier long expected’
The Philippines losing its crown as the top banana supplier to China was a long time coming. Exactly how long? About eight ...
Philippines confident Trump will continue military patrols to keep China in check in disputed sea
The Philippines' top diplomat to the United States expressed confidence Monday that President Donald Trump’s new ...
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NSC rebuts China’s claim on Palawan
THE National Security Council (NSC) on Tuesday called on the Filipino people and the international community to remain ...
The Philippines becomes the staging ground for a US-led war with China
France, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand—following Washington’s lead—have each staged war games or concluded alliances ...
Philippines investigates China-linked donations amid spying concerns
As allegations of espionage swirl, Philippine authorities aim to uncover the true intentions behind the donations to local ...
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Tensions Rise Over Disputed Shoal in South China Sea
China has monitored a Philippine civilian vessel supplying a warship at the contested Second Thomas Shoal. China urges ...
Philippines to scrutinize donations by suspected Chinese spies
The Philippine government will look into cash and other donations made by Chinese Communist Party-affiliated groups led by ...
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Japan, Philippines agree to deepen defense ties due to mutual alarm over China
Japan and the Philippines have agreed to further deepen their defense collaborations and start talks on an arrangement to ...
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China's continuing cavalier bullying of Phl
It is already nine years by now since a small and uninfluential state, the Philippines obtained a historic and unprecedented victory against a huge and powerful nation, which is China, one of the ...