Tag: disputed territories
Philippines says crew hurt, vessels damaged by China Coast Guard
The incidents happened in waters around Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands where the countries have contesting maritime claims
Marcos says Philippines on ‘frontline’ of maritime disputes, ‘will not yield’
Beijing has long deployed the coast guard and other vessels around the Scarborough Shoal to prevent Philippine access
Marcos says China naval presence off Philippine coast ‘worrisome’
China claims almost the entire South China Sea and has ignored an international tribunal ruling that its assertions have no legal basis.
Philippine bishops slam China’s aggression, urge government to protect fishers
The bishops lambasted Beijing’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea “resulting in the widespread destruction” of marine biodiversity.
China, Philippines agree to talk more on South China Sea flare-ups
Both sides agreed "that maintaining communication and dialogue is essential to maintaining maritime peace and stability"
Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China Sea
Philippine military chief General Romeo Brawner said the country would develop "the islands and other features" it held
China urges Philippines to make ‘rational choice’ over maritime tensions
China claims almost the entire South China Sea and has ignored an international tribunal ruling that its assertions have no legal basis
Fight back China hostility by drilling PH Recto gas
Recto has proven reserves. US Energy Information Administration estimated it at 5.4 billion barrels of oil, 55.1 trillion cubic feet of gas
Manila authorizes Christmas convoy to cheer up troops in South China...
As many as 40 civilian boats would participate in the convoy, which will conduct its trip from December 10 to 12
Ramming dented not only Philippine boat, but also China’s world reputation
It broke Sun Tzu's tenet to "know the enemy and know yourself in a hundred battles you will never be in peril."
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