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Philippines probing China’s alleged call recording: Marcos
Published on 19/05/2024
» The Philippines is investigating the alleged recording by the Chinese Embassy in Manila of a phone call with a local military official in which an agreement was said to be reached in the countries’ dispute over territory in the South China Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said.
Philippines to buy patrol boats from Japan amid sea tension
Published on 18/05/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines will purchase five patrol vessels from Japan amid growing tensions in the South China Sea.
Philippine flotilla a new challenge to China
Published on 15/05/2024
» BEIJING - China declared on Wednesday that it has “goodwill arrangements” for fishing in the South China Sea, as it responded to reports of Philippine commercial vessels in disputed waters.
Philippines to tighten guard in South China Sea as accusations fly
Published on 13/05/2024
» MANILA/BEIJING: The Philippines said on Monday it would keep a closer guard on reefs, shoals and islets in its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, alarmed by reports of new reclamation activities by China, which Beijing denied.
China exploring disputed shoal for reclamation, Philippines says
Published on 12/05/2024
» China has deployed vessels and divers to explore a South China Sea shoal for reclamation, according to the Philippines, in another incident that could escalate the two nations’ maritime dispute.
Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll
Published on 11/05/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines said on Saturday it has deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea, where it has accused China of building “an artificial island” in an escalating maritime row.
China military 'drove away' US destroyer in South China Sea
Reuters, Published on 10/05/2024
» BEIJING - China's military closely monitored and "drove away" United States Ship (USS) Halsey that entered the territorial waters of Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on Friday, the Southern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army said.
Philippines calls for Chinese diplomats to be expelled for disinformation
Reuters, Published on 10/05/2024
» MANILA - The Philippine national security council on Friday called for Chinese diplomats to be expelled from the country for what it called a malicious disinformation campaign that had breached local laws and diplomatic protocols.
Philippines, US repel mock foreign invaders in annual military exercises
Published on 06/05/2024
» LAOAG, Philippines - US and Philippine armed forces fired missiles and artillery to thwart a simulated invasion in the Philippines' northern waters facing Taiwan on Monday, in a show of military force and strengthening ties as regional tensions rise.
Philippines says won't use water cannons like China in disputed sea
Published on 06/05/2024
» MANILA: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday the country will not use water cannons or any offensive weapons in the South China Sea.