Tag: West Philippine Sea

Marcos said Monday that the Philippines would continue responding to South China Sea incidents through diplomatic means

Manila and Beijing have a long history of territorial disputes in the South China Sea, with several collisions involving Philippine and Chinese vessels

Duterte, who visited Beijing five times during his term, disclosed last week his so-called “gentlemen’s agreement” with Xi

“We saw 21 countries support us in that incident but these are just 21 countries. There are over 100 countries around the world"

Beneath the protective dome was a circular bulwark. From portholes all around protruded more cannons. Fully supplied crew sheltered inside

“When I heard that bishops are supporting the advocacy... in the West Philippine Sea, my regard for the Catholic Church was reinvigorated"

All ancient maps of China are published in “Atlas of Ancient Maps in China” by the People’s Republic of China.

Marcos expressed relief that the Philippines and India shared common interests, particularly in maintaining peace and order in the region

The incidents happened in waters around Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands where the countries have contesting maritime claims

China claims almost the entire South China Sea and has ignored an international tribunal ruling that its assertions have no legal basis.