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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Philippine Coast Guard flyby over the South China Sea. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Defense

Philippines Says China is Pushing it to Cede Claims in South China Sea

China is stepping up pressure on the Philippines to concede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Manila's Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on

November 12, 2024
Total Views: 14911

Sunday, November 10, 2024
China Opposes New Philippine Maritime Law, Vows to Protect South China Sea ‘Sovereignty’
Defense

China Opposes New Philippine Maritime Law, Vows to Protect South China Sea ‘Sovereignty’

BEIJING, Nov 10 (Reuters) – China rejected Philippine maritime claims on Sunday, saying new legislation “severely infringes

November 10, 2024
Total Views: 2574

Friday, November 8, 2024
China CG ship
Defense

Philippine President Signs New Laws to Assert South China Sea Rights, Draws China Ire

MANILA, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed two laws on Friday aimed at strengthening the

November 8, 2024
Total Views: 991

Thursday, November 7, 2024
Melania Trump and President Trump on stage in from of American Flags
Defense

Philippines Confident Trump Will Restore South China Sea Security

By Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines expects U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific and support for its treaty ally amid South China Sea tensions to

November 7, 2024
Total Views: 1717

Monday, October 28, 2024
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mitchell Parcell, a V-22 tiltrotor crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Montana, observes the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Luzon Strait Oct. 8, 2024.
Defense

Philippines Banks on U.S. Backing in South China Sea—No Matter Who Wins in November

MANILA, Oct 28 (Reuters) – The Philippines is confident in the continuity of U.S. policies in the Asia-Pacific region after the U.S. presidential

October 28, 2024
Total Views: 716

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Chinese Maritime Militia vessels are pictured near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea
News

Philippines Says Chinese ‘Maritime Militia’ Boat Sideswiped Fisheries Vessel

MANILA, Oct 15 (Reuters) – The Philippines‘ Bureau of Fisheries said a “Chinese maritime militia” boat deliberately sideswiped one

October 15, 2024
Total Views: 1030

Sunday, October 13, 2024
China's first domestically built aircraft carrier is seen during its launching ceremony in Dalian.REUTERS/Stringer
Defense

Taiwan Detects Chinese Carrier As China Declares ‘Prepared for Battle’ In Military Video

By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAIPEI, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Taiwan reported a Chinese aircraft carrier group sailing to the island’s south on

October 13, 2024
Total Views: 2085

Thursday, October 10, 2024
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mitchell Parcell, a V-22 tiltrotor crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Montana, observes the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Luzon Strait Oct. 8, 2024.
Defense

USS Boxer Arrives in Philippines for Typhoon Krathon Disaster Relief

The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) has arrived in the Philippines this week to support disaster relief efforts following Typhoon Krathon. Typhoon

October 10, 2024
Total Views: 2258

Thursday, September 26, 2024
China CG ship
Navy

China Surges Into West Philippine Sea with Massive 251-Ship Armada

West Philippine Sea – by John Konrad (gCaptain) In a striking demonstration of maritime dominance, the Philippine Navy reported an unprecedented sighting

September 26, 2024
Total Views: 9662

Sunday, September 15, 2024
Philippine Coast Guard personnel prepare rubber fenders after Chinese Coast Guard vessels blocked their way to a resupply mission at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal
Defense

South China Sea Standoff: Philippines Swaps Coast Guard Ship at Sabina Shoal

by Karen Lema (Reuters) – The Philippines said it was sending a vessel to Sabina Shoal to replace a coast guard ship that returned to port on Sunday

September 15, 2024
Total Views: 3845

Coast Guard Flagship BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) underway at sea
Defense

Philippines Withdraws Coast Guard Flagship From South China Sea Amid Tensions With China

By Andreo Calonzo (Bloomberg) The Philippines withdrew its Coast Guard vessel from a South China Sea shoal that’s recently been at the center of tensions

September 15, 2024
Total Views: 1897

Monday, August 19, 2024
A Philippine supply boat sails near a Chinese Coast Guard ship during a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
Collision

Philippines, China Trade Blame After Vessels Collide in South China Sea

BEIJING/MANILA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – The Philippines and China accused each other on Monday of ramming vessels and performing dangerous

August 19, 2024
Total Views: 1208

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Philippines resupply mission in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
Defense

Philippines Says Deal with China on South China Sea Outpost Up for Future Review

MANILA, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The Philippines said on Tuesday an arrangement with China to avoid confrontations during resupply missions

August 13, 2024
Total Views: 600

Monday, August 5, 2024
An official slides down a rope during a helicopter raid on MSC Aries ship at sea in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on April 13, 2024. Video obtained by Reuters/via REUTERS
Shipping

Filipino Seafarers from Seized MSC Aries Return Home

The three remaining Filipino seafarers from the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, which was seized by Iranian authorities in April while transiting the Strait of

August 5, 2024
Total Views: 2669

Saturday, August 3, 2024
Ships of Chinese Coast Guard are seen near Chinese oil rig Haiyang Shi You 981 in the South China Sea
Defense

Vietnam Sends Coast Guard Ship To Philippines For Joint Training

By Nguyen Xuan Quynh (Bloomberg) —Vietnam said it has sent a coast guard delegation to the Philippines for joint training between the two Southeast

August 3, 2024
Total Views: 3781

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) conducts a Maritime Cooperative Activity with Philippine Navy’s Gregorio del Pilar-class patrol ship, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS 16), in the South China Sea, July 31, 2024.
News

Philippines, US Navies Hold Joint Exercise in South China Sea

MANILA, July 31 (Reuters) – The Philippines and United States navies conducted a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the

July 31, 2024
Total Views: 2160

Monday, July 29, 2024
A handout photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard shows the tip of MT Terra Nova protruding in Manila Bay, Philippines, July 25, 2024. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Oil Spill

Oil Spill from Sunken Tanker Reaches Shore in the Philippines

TANZA, Philippines, July 29 (Reuters) – An oil spill from a marine tanker that capsized off the coast of Manila Bay in

July 29, 2024
Total Views: 973

Thursday, July 25, 2024
A handout photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard shows the tip of MT Terra Nova protruding in Manila Bay, Philippines, July 25, 2024. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Oil Spill

Oil Spill Threatens Philippines Capital After Tanker Capsizes

MANILA, July 25 (Reuters) – A marine tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday, causing the death of a

July 25, 2024
Total Views: 1534

Sunday, July 21, 2024
Chinese Coast Guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 on its way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Defense

China, Philippines Agree On ‘Provisional’ South China Sea Resupply Arrangement: Manila

MANILA, July 21 (Reuters) – The Philippines and China have “reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement” for resupply missions

July 21, 2024
Total Views: 1429

Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Journalists onboard a Philippines Coast Guard ship take photos of a China Coast Guard vessel, during a resupply mission for troops stationed at a grounded Philippines ship, in the South China Sea, September 8, 2023. REUTERS/Jay Ereno
Shipping

Philippines Pledges ‘Relentless’ Protection of Interests in South China Sea

MANILA, July 2 (Reuters) – The Philippines told China it will be “relentless” in protecting its interests and upholding its sovereignty,

July 2, 2024
Total Views: 853
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