Duterte warned: China does not respect boundaries in sea dispute
If a nation does not respect our boundaries, how can we trust them as potential partners in joint development? Trident Defense, a non-profit organization specializing in defense gave such caution to...
View Article‘Great wall’ of protection for PH
In finding China's reclamation activities illegal and scoring its destruction of the marine environment, the United Nations’ landmark ruling on entitlements in the disputed South China Sea has created...
View ArticleDFA chief tweets order for immediate filing of new protest against China
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine foreign secretary has ordered via Twitter the immediate filing of a diplomatic protest against China after Chinese coast guard ships reportedly strayed near a...
View ArticleChina Coast Guard ship seen moving back and forth near Ayungin Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — While a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel is in the country for a week-long visit to promote friendship and cooperation, one of its sister ships was spotted moving “back and forth”...
View ArticleChina Coast Guard ‘blocked and water cannoned’ PH supply boats in WPS
MANILA, Philippines — China Coast Guard vessels “blocked and water cannoned” Philippine supply boats on a resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine...
View Article‘They’re very aggressive’: Esperon says China militia boats escalate presence...
MANILA, Philippines—There was “an unusual presence” of Chinese militia ships near Philippine-occupied Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal for a week when China Coast Guard vessels blocked and fired water...
View ArticleChina asserts it rules PH EEZ, says Filipino boats ‘trespassed’
MANILA, Philippines—China doubled down on its sovereignty claims inside the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), saying its coast guard was performing “official duties in accordance with the...
View ArticlePH boats return to supply mission after harassment by China
MANILA, Philippines—Philippine supply boats harassed by the China coast guard in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal last week headed back to sea on Monday (Nov. 22) to continue their mission, a week after...
View ArticlePH boats harassed by China complete supply mission
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine boats harassed by China on their way to deliver supplies to Filipino troops have been harassed again but were able to complete their mission, reaching Ayungin (Second...
View ArticleEsperon: PH gov’t studying options on BRP Sierra Madre
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine government is looking at options on what to do with the decrepit BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, which serves as an...
View ArticleLorenzana to China on BRP Sierra Madre: ‘What commitment?’
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines has not committed to remove BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea contrary to China’s claims, Defense Secretary Delfin...
View ArticleMalaya: PH is committed to maintaining position at Second Thomas Shoal
The Philippines will continue resupply missions to soldiers stationed in a grounded warship off Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea and China’s attempts to foil them will be met with a response,...
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