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2 Chinese ships spotted doing 'surveillance' on Recto Bank - PH Navy
August 12, 2020 , on page 2)Two Chinese ships have been conducting surveillance operations on Recto (Reed) Bank in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for at least a week now without prior coordination from the government, the Philippine Navy (PN) confirmed. ... -
240 Chinese ships swarm in West PH Sea
April 15, 2021 , on page 1)China should pull out its over 240 ships lingering in the West Philippine Sea and respect the country’s sovereignty, a government task force in charge of looking after the area said Tuesday night. According to the National ... -
8 of 10 Pinoys for asserting rights in West Philippine Sea
January 28, 2017 , on page 1)Eight of 10 Filipinos still think that the government should continue asserting its rights in the disputed West Philippine Sea, the latest. Pulse Asia survey showed Friday, even with President Duterte warming up the country’s ... -
After China's massive drill, US patrols disputed South China Sea
(Manila Bulletin,April 12, 2018 , on page 11)In a span of 20 minutes, 20 F-18 fighter jets took off and landed on the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier, in a powerful display of military precision and efficiency. The nuclear-powered warship, leading a carrier ... -
Against the tide: an alternative narrative to the South China Sea dispute
NaN, 2017 , on page 2)In July 2016, the Hague based Permanent Court of Arbitration announced its verdict on the South China Sea dispute ruling in favor of the Philippines over China under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ... -
Alliance with the US must be enforced to deter China's aggressive acts
June 21, 2019 , on page 8)From the Filipino fishermen’s account, the Chinese vessel’s act in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) sinking their boat -- almost killing them -- was deliberate, an aggressive act against the Philippines, endangering our ... -
Another US sail-by, another China protest
(Manila Bulletin,February 16, 2019 , on page 8)Two United States guided-missile destroyers – the USS Spruance and the USS Preble — sailed into the South China Sea last Monday, close to the Spratly island group near Palawan. The sail-bys were, as expected, immediately ... -
ASEAN leaders call for South China Sea calm
(Manila Bulletin,March 19, 2018 , on page 1)Australia and its ASEAN neighbors vowed to boost defense ties while stressing the importance of non-militarization in the disputed South China Sea Sunday, March 18 at a summit where the "complex" Rohingya crisis took center ... -
ASEAN militaries commit to South China Sea peace
March 12, 2018 , on page 6)Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Rey Leonardo Guerrero confirmed over the weekend that he and nine other chiefs of Defense Forces of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reaffirmed ... -
ASEAN opts to go soft on South China Sea issue
May 1, 2017 , on page 1)While stressing the need to settle disputes peacefully, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — based on the Final Chairman’s statement on the 30th ASEAN Summit released yesterday — opted to go soft ... -
ASEAN rejects use of force: leaders underscore importance of peace, stability in South China Sea
April 27, 2017 , on page 1)Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have expressed concern over the maritime dispute in the South China Sea, but were silent on the Philippines’ victory in the United Nations (UN)-backed Arbitral ... -
ASEAN takes a stand on sea row: Duterte calls for mutual respect, non-interference in internal affairs
April 30, 2017 , on page 1)Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-states have altered a statement to be issued at the end of group’s summit to include references to militarization and island-building in the South China Sea, the latest ... -
ASEAN takes stronger stand on South China Sea issue
November 16, 2018 , on page 1)Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed concern over reclamation activities in the South China Sea which they think eroded trust and confidence in the region. In the Chairman Statement, the ... -
ASEAN to focus on members' sea dispute with China
January 30, 2015 , on page 5)The Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN) will intensify efforts towards achieving the full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea ( DOC) and work vigorously ... -
ASEAN, China set to build trust first, before drafting COC S. China Sea
November 17, 2017 , on page 8)Expect no Code of Conduct (COC) in the immediate future as talks between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China shifts its focus on confidence-building and preventive measures to enhance trust among ... -
Australia accuses China of dangerous interception over S. China Sea
June 6, 2022 , on page 4)Australia on Sunday accused the Chinese military of putting an Australian Defence Force flight crew at risk when their plane was intercepted late last month over the South China Sea. Defence Minister Richard Marles revealed ... -
Ayungin Shoal incident draws support for PH; China vows not to stop resupply mission
November 22, 2021 , on page 1)Australia, Japan, France, And Germany have expressed "serious concerns" over the latest incident between China and Philippines in the Ayungin Shoal and urged China to abide by international maritime laws, particularly the ... -
Bataan fishermen cry harassment in West PH Sea
April 21, 2017 , on page 2)The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is verifying claims by fishermen from Mariveles, Bataan, that they were harassed by the Chinese Coast Guard while fishing in the West Philippine Sea. A group of fishermen from Mariveles ... -
Beijing pays a price for the assertiveness in South China Sea
May 15, 2014 , on page 12)Faced with mounting Chinese assertiveness, nothing seems to illustrate the impotence of Southeast Asian nations more than their glacial progress toward a code of conduct with Beijing on the South China Sea. It's been a ... -
Benefits from China assurance from the US
(Manila Bulletin,January 15, 2018 , on page 9)President Duterte met last Tuesday with a delegation of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The President affirmed “our desire and wish of the Filipino people to make our bonds stronger,” Malacañang said. The meeting was ...