Without naming China in his speech, Marcos said the Philippines would continue to “find ways to de-escalate tensions in contested areas … without compromising our position and our principles”. His …
Under Unclos, a coastal state has the exclusive right to exploit resources in its continental shelf, a stretch of seabed that can extend up to 648km, including the right to …
A Philippine Navy sailor has recounted how he lost a thumb during the latest South China Sea clash with Beijing’s coastguard, when a Chinese vessel “intentionally” rammed into his. Jeffrey …
The newspaper reported that 79 Filipino soldiers received the Kamagi Medal, with Seaman First Class Underwater Operator Jeffrey Facundo receiving the Kampilan Medal, an award given to individuals who are …
Teodoro said the voyages carrying supplies for Filipino troops stationed aboard a rickety warship that serves as a military outpost in the Second Thomas Shoal would continue without revealing their …
The Philippines has taken further actions that add to the complexity of the South China Sea status quo. While there haven’t been any official announcements regarding initiating new arbitration hearings …
Chinese Coast Guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 on its way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China …
Manila also said the confrontation last week at the Second Thomas Shoal was not an armed attack but a misunderstanding that could be resolved through talks, with Marcos Jnr on …
The visit underscored a deepening of bilateral ties that would not have been possible without the many strains in New Delhi’s relations with Beijing in recent years, and was followed …
But her progress could be impeded by previous controversies, including allegations surrounding her past use of public funds and her silence on maritime tensions with Beijing in the South China …