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Japan says two Chinese aircraft carriers seen in Pacific

Tokyo, Japan—Two Chinese aircraft carriers were operating in the Pacific for the first time, according to Japan, whose defense minister said Tuesday the move revealed...

China pulls away grounded vessel near Pag-asa Island

A China-flagged vessel that ran aground near Pag-asa Island in Kalayaan town, located in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), has been successfully removed and...

China to EU: Don’t meddle in WPS dispute

China urged the European Union to refrain from interfering in its maritime dispute with the Philippines following remarks made during a recent EU-Philippines diplomatic...

Teodoro urges China to rebuild ‘trust’ first with Philippines

Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. emphasized on Wednesday that rebuilding trust is crucial for China to become a reliable dialogue...

BFAR estimates up to P1-m in damage to ship after China’s attack

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is currently evaluating the extent of the damage to its vessel after it was sideswiped and...

Philippines slams ‘high-risk’ Chinese naval actions near contested reef

Manila, Philippines—The Philippines criticized on Thursday a "high-risk" maneuver by a Chinese vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, known in Manila as Bajo de Masinloc,...

Marine life at Bajo de Masinloc suffers under China

The Philippines' Bajo de Masinloc also known as Scarborough Shoal suffers from China's giant clam fishing activities, according to Sealight Project Director and retired...

PCG sways China ship; Carpio urges filing arbitration case for Sandy Cay

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) repelled a Chinese research vessel (CRV) found within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Reports on Monday said the Chinese...

Vietnam also lays claim over Sandy Cay reef

Vietnam is protesting claims made by the Philippines and China over Sandy Cay, a disputed reef in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) that Hanoi...

Vietnam protests China, Philippines claims on disputed reef

Hanoi, Vietnam—Vietnam on Saturday protested claims by China and the Philippines over a disputed reef in the South China Sea which it considers its own...

PH rejects China’s ‘theatrics,’ cites repeated violations of maritime laws

The real issue in the South China Sea (SCS) is China’s continued refusal to abide by international law, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...

Romualdez urges Filipinos to defend WPS, join PCGA

House Speaker Martin Romualdez, newly appointed as an Auxiliary Vice Admiral of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA), on Sunday urged Filipinos to take...

BRP Cabra fends off China vessel in Zambales waters

BRP Cabra stood its ground over the weekend against China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3105, braving waves as high as five meters, the Philippine...

Angels of the Sea: Tension defusers in troubled waters

Seawoman Second Class Stephane Villalon's voice reverberated on the bridge of her Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship as she issued a radio challenge to...
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