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Philippines echoes growing concerns over China’s actions near Taiwan

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday voiced serious concern over China’s recent military and coast guard activities around Taiwan, warning that such...

Coast Guard challenges Chinese research vessel near Cagayan

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday challenged the presence of a Chinese research vessel detected operating near the waters off Cagayan province, reaffirming...

Navy warships escort Chinese frigate out of Zambales waters

The Philippine Navy said Wednesday that it deployed two warships to escort a People’s Liberation Army–Navy (PLA-N) frigate that was spotted loitering off Capones...

Reporters see firsthand dangerous China maneuvers toward Philippine ships

Reporters from Kyodo News and other media outlets witnessed first-hand recently just how close vessels from China and the Philippines are getting to one...

Japan, Philippines share concerns on China radar incident

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro on Thursday shared concerns over recent military activities by China such as the...

PCG confirms discovery of structural debris in Scarborough Shoal

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday night confirmed the presence of structural debris within Scarborough Shoal. Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West...

Largest deployment of Chinese flotilla seen in Pagasa Islands

The Philippines has seen a largest deployment of Chinese flotilla to date in Pagasa Islands, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Monday. According to PCG...

China, Philippines trade blame over boat collision

Manila, Philippines—The Philippines said a Chinese ship deliberately rammed one of its government vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, though Beijing blamed...

China Coast Guard sideswipes BFAR ship near Pag-asa Island

A Chinese ship yesterday “deliberately rammed” a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel that was providing cover for Filipino fishermen in the...

PCG, BFAR resume aid mission to Panatag Shoal

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday carried out its first relief distribution near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, since...

NSC dismisses China’s live-fire threats

The National Security Council (NSC) on Thursday downplayed China’s sudden announcement of live-fire exercises near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippines...

PH Navy denies China Coast Guard claim of vessel seizure

The Philippine Navy on Tuesday denied claims that the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) had taken “control measures” by seizing multiple Philippine-flagged vessels near a...

Filipinos view China as a destabilizing force in maritime peace—survey

Most Filipinos (74 percent) perceived China as the greatest threat to the Philippines, surpassing Russia and North Korea with four percent each, based on...

No retreat: Philippines’ naval missions go on in maritime zones

The Philippines will continue its maritime missions in the West Philippine Sea despite what officials described as "serious" threats following two recent incidents involving...
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