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Philippines to Probe Claims of Chinese Cyanide Use at Scarborough Shoal

Philippines to Probe Claims of Chinese Cyanide Use at Scarborough Shoal

By Sebastian Strangio
Allegations that Chinese vessels have used the toxic chemical in their fishing operations add to the climate of tension in the South China Sea.

Philippines Again Condemns ‘Provocative’ Chinese Actions in South China Sea

Philippines Again Condemns ‘Provocative’ Chinese Actions in South China Sea

By Sebastian Strangio
The condemnation came after the Philippine Coast Guard reported another incident in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal on January 12.
Philippine President Vows to Defend Territory After Latest Maritime Clash

Philippine President Vows to Defend Territory After Latest Maritime Clash

By Sebastian Strangio
In two separate incidents over the weekend, Chinese vessels collided with and used water cannons against Philippine ships in contested parts of the South China Sea.

Philippines Again Accuses China of Intruding Into Its Portion of the South China Sea

Philippines Again Accuses China of Intruding Into Its Portion of the South China Sea

By Sebastian Strangio
The accusation follows the Chinese military's claim that a Philippine vessel "illegally entered" the area around Scarborough Shoal, which both nations claim.

Philippines Will Toughen South China Sea Stance, Admiral Says

Philippines Will Toughen South China Sea Stance, Admiral Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos' comments come two days after the Philippine Coast Guard removed a barrier that Chinese ships had installed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal.

Philippines Says It Removed ‘Floating Barrier’ From Disputed Shoal

Philippines Says It Removed ‘Floating Barrier’ From Disputed Shoal

By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine Coast Guard described China's installation of the barrier at Scarborough Shoal as "a clear violation of international law.”

Philippines Protests China’s Installation of Submerged Barrier at Disputed Shoal

Philippines Protests China’s Installation of Submerged Barrier at Disputed Shoal

By Sebastian Strangio
The "floating barrier" is intended to prevent Filipino fishermen from accessing Scarborough Shoal, a China-occupied feature in the South China Sea.
The Philippines and the West Philippine Sea

The Philippines and the West Philippine Sea

By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
Manila claims only part of the South China Sea, but the area it does claim is a core national interest.

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