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.
Philippines and allies ready to fight if China restricts flights in South China Sea
Philippines defence secretary warns that country will take action against China’s increasing aggression in the disputed waters.
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.
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.
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,
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,
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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‘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 ...
China monitored Philippine supply run to grounded warship on disputed shoal
The Chinese coast guard on Wednesday said it monitored a Philippine civilian boat delivering daily provisions to the ...
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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 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 ...
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 ...
Tensions erupt in South China Sea as China told to expect retaliation if it makes key move
Manila says it is, alongside allies, ready to "counteract" any attempt by Beijing to restrict flights in airspace over the ...