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China, Philippines seek to ‘de-escalate’ tensions in West Philippine Sea – NSC

The National Security Council (NSC) on Wednesday said China also wants to scale down the tension in the West Philippine Sea amid its aggression...

Chinese sailors wield sticks, axe in disputed sea clash with Philippines

Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing weapons including sticks, knives and an axe clashed with Philippine naval vessels near a strategic reef in the South...

DFA criticizes China over ‘illegal and aggressive’ actions in Ayungin Shoal

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has formally condemned the ‘illegal and aggressive’ actions of Chinese vessels, including that of China Coast Guard (CCG),...

AFP chief blasts China’s ‘reckless, aggressive’ action in Ayungin Shoal

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner, Jr. denounced the latest aggression of the Chinese Coast Guard in Ayungin...

Philippines says Chinese ships rammed, damaged its boats

Manila, Philippines—The Philippine government on Monday accused Chinese ships of ramming and damaging its boats in the South China Sea, known locally as West...

‘Atin Ito’ supply mission a success despite relentless China threats

The flotilla of boats carrying fuel, food, and other essential supplies for Filipino fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc is now wrapping up their “solidarity...

‘Atin Ito’ convoy pulls a “Diskarteng Pinoy;” breaches China blockade en route to Bajo de Masinloc

The ‘Atin Ito’ coalition announced a significant breakthrough on Thursday in its mission to reach Bajo de Masinloc. In a statement, the group said...

Philippines summons China envoy over water cannon attack

Manila, Philippines—The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs said Thursday it summoned a senior Chinese embassy official over the "harassment of Philippine vessels" in the...

Allowing BRP Sierra Madre to rot is treasonous—former Navy chief

A former Philippine Navy flag officer-in-command on Monday said that any Filipino leader who agrees to surrender the government’s authority over any part of...

Marcos signs new EO enhancing maritime security over West Philippine Sea

In a new six-page executive order (EO) released on Easter Sunday, President Marcos reorganized the central inter-agency body tasked to provide a strategic approach...

‘Filipinos do not yield’: Marcos eyes countermeasures vs. China’s violent behavior

President Marcos on Thursday said the Philippines would not be cowed into silence and asserted the country's sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea...
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