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2 warships deployed in Benham dock at Poro Point
(The Philippine Star,April 1, 2017 , on page 3)Two of the Philippine Navy warships deployed to Benham Rise have docked at the Poro Point seaport here to get logistical support. The BRP Ramon Alcaraz and BRP Sultan Kudarat arrived early Thursday and are expected to go ... -
5 important facts about China's alleged incursion in Pag-Asa Island
(The Daily Guardian,August 29, 2017 , on page 5)Not long after the Philippines hosted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministerial meetings, reports emerged that Chinese vessels have been gathering near Pag-Asa (Thitu) island in the West Philippine ... -
5 key facts on Benham Rise
(The Daily Guardian,February 6, 2018 , on page 5)Around a year ago, the obscure Benham Rise was catapulted to the center of national discourse, when Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana revealed the suspicious presence of Chinese vessels within our Exclusive Economic Zone ... -
After Navy, Coast Guard patrols Benham Rise
(The Philippine Star,April 3, 2017 , on page 3-8)For the first time yesterday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrolled Benham Rise, following the reported presence of Chinese vessels in the area declared by the United Nations as part of the extended continental shelf ... -
Asean heads fret over sea conflicts
(Manila Standard,April 27, 2017 , on page A1-A2)Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations expressed concerns over the escalation of tension in the South China Sea, but made no mention of the landmark arbitral ruling that the Philippines won against Beijing, ... -
ASEAN leaders call for South China Sea calm
(Manila Bulletin,March 19, 2018 , on page 1-16)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
(Manila Bulletin,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 ministers express serious concern on seas
(The Philippine Star,November 21, 2015 , on page 1-14)Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have expressed serious concern about developments in the South China Sea, where China’s construction of artificial islands has fueled tensions with ... -
ASEAN rejects use of force: leaders underscore importance of peace, stability in South China Sea
(Manila Bulletin,April 27, 2017 , on page 1-6)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 seeks binding sea code by yearend
(The Philippine Star,April 30, 2017 , on page 6)The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) wants a binding code of conduct for South China Sea claimants by yearend, President Duterte said, even as he admitted that any talk about a military buildup would be ... -
ASEAN to focus on members' sea dispute with China
(Manila Bulletin,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 urges restraint in South China Sea
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,March 19, 2018 , on page A19)Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), at the end of a three-day meeting in Sydney, also tackled the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar and agreed to work more closely to tackle the growing menace of ... -
Australia accuses China of dangerous interception over S. China Sea
(Manila Bulletin,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 ... -
Australia boosts PH in South China Sea dispute
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 29, 2016 , on page A17)The international arbitration case filed by the Philippines over disputed territories in the South China Sea received timely diplomatic support from Australia on Tuesday, when Foreign Minister Julie Bishop declared that ... -
Australia calls for de-escalation of tensions over SChina sea
(The Manila Times,March 17, 2017 , on page A1-A2)Canberra has expressed its opposition to the “militarization” of the disputed islands in the South China Sea, saying that provocative actions would hinder progress. Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop made the stance ... -
Australia will ignore China air defense zone
(The Manila Times,June 2, 2015 , on page A1-A8)Australian military aircraft will continue to fly over disputed waters in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea), even if Beijing imposes an air defense identification zone (ADIZ), a top defense official said on Monday. ... -
Australia, Indonesia mull joint South China Sea patrols
(The Manila Times,November 2, 2016 , on page A1-A2)Australia is considering joint patrols with Indonesia in the disputed South China Sea, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Tuesday, in a move set to irk Beijing. The possibility was raised by Jakarta during meetings between ... -
Ban on Benham in force: Rody lets China explorers in, bars other aliens
(Manila Standard,February 7, 2018 , on page A1-A2)President Rodrigo Duterte has banned all foreign scientific exploration on a vast undersea plateau claimed by Manila, his spokesman said Tuesday, now that China has completed its research there. Authorities announced three ... -
Beijing blocks sea for war exercises
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 19, 2016 , on page A1-A4)China on Monday said it was closing off a part of the South China Sea for military exercises this week, days after an international tribunal ruled against Beijing's claim to ownership of virtually the entire strategic ... -
Beijing protests US warship operation in South China Sea
(The Manila Times,May 29, 2018 , on page B6)China has voiced “strong dissatisfaction” after two US warships sailed by an island claimed by Beijing in the disputed South China Sea, adding to simmering tensions in the strategic waterway. The foreign ministry issued a ...