Philippines, South China Sea

Why South China Sea row is now an election hot-button issue for Philippines
China issue 'will play well' among voters as more candidates adopt maritime row as part of their platforms Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr's playing of the China card this week urging a sweeping victory for his Senate allies marks the first time a political leader in the country is using a foreign policy issue to win votes.
Philippines, U.S. hold joint air patrol over South China Sea, angering China
The air forces of the Philippines and the United States held joint patrols over the South China Sea on Tuesday, a move that angered China, which also conducted a "routine patrol" over a disputed shoal.
Skies Over the South China Sea: Joint Patrols by Philippines and U.S.
The Philippines and United States air forces conducted joint patrols over the South China Sea, specifically in the West Philippine Sea. This one-day exercise involved the participation of Philippine FA-50 fighter jets and U.
Rubio, Philippines’ Manalo Discuss South China Sea Coordination
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Philippine counterpart, Enrique Manalo, discussed “coordination on addressing China’s destabilizing actions in the South China Sea” and increased economic cooperation in a meeting in Munich on Friday,
Top US, Philippine diplomats discussed South China Sea, economic cooperation, State Dept says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo, in a meeting in Munich on Friday, discussed bilateral coordination in the South China Sea and increasing economic cooperation,
Philippines strengthens defence partnerships amid South China Sea tensions
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to strengthen its defence partnerships as tensions with China persist in the South China Sea. Manila is working to finalise defence agreements with Canada and New Zealand while also looking to expand joint military drills with the United States,
US Ally Alarmed as China's Warships Stage Show of Force in Coastal Waters
The navy ships were observed as China's coast guard presence near the Philippines' main island reached the 30-day mark.
Philippines increases defense efforts amid ongoing tension with China
Analysts say Manila’s efforts to conclude defense treaties with allies can strengthen its ability to deter China in the ...
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West Philippine Sea exists in law and in practice — maritime law expert
A maritime law expert on Sunday stressed that the West Philippine Sea is an official designation, countering a House lawmaker ...
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China ships, chopper spotted during PH-US-Canada WPS joint drills — AFP
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said Chinese presence was monitored during the conduct of its joint ...
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PCG asserts authority in West Philippine Sea
BRP Teresa Magbanua successfully drove Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, also known as the ‘monster ship,’ further away ...
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PH, US joint air patrol exercises underway over South China Sea
The air forces of the Philippines and the United States were holding joint patrols over the South China Sea, a spokesperson ...
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Philippines, US, Canada conduct joint sail in the West Philippine Sea
Naval and air forces from the Philippines, United States, and Canada patrolled together in the West Philippine Sea on ...
Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defense pact to boost joint military exercises
The Canadian ambassador says his country and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that ...