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Philippines South China Sea approach

The Philippines’ Transparency Over the South China Sea: Quo Vadis?

The Philippines’ Transparency Over the South China Sea: Quo Vadis?

By Huynh Tam Sang
Manila's transparency strategy needs to go beyond “name and shame” campaigns.

The China-Philippine Collisions in the South China Sea: What Now?

The China-Philippine Collisions in the South China Sea: What Now?

By Shannon Tiezzi
In this exclusive interview, Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea at the Philippine Coast Guard, discusses the current situation near Second Thomas Shoal.
Can the Philippine Coast Guard Maintain Its Momentum?

Can the Philippine Coast Guard Maintain Its Momentum?

By Jay Tristan Tarriela and Jeffrey Ordaniel
The new PCG Commandant will be critical for sustaining reform and the Philippines' maritime security approach.

Will the Philippines File a Second South China Sea Arbitration Case?

Will the Philippines File a Second South China Sea Arbitration Case?

By Trung NGUYEN
The Philippines is exploring the possibility of bringing China to another international dispute settlement organ.

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.
Sea Change: ‘Bongbong’ Marcos and the Future of the South China Sea

Sea Change: ‘Bongbong’ Marcos and the Future of the South China Sea

By Patrick M. Cronin
Marcos is overhauling Philippine strategy, and the strategic shift is as significant as any in the region.

In State of Union Speech, Marcos Pledges to Defend Philippine Territory

In State of Union Speech, Marcos Pledges to Defend Philippine Territory

By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader did not mention China by name, but his comments were a clear reference to the growing frictions in the South China Sea.

Rethinking the Philippines’ Deterrence in the South China Sea

Rethinking the Philippines’ Deterrence in the South China Sea

By Erick Nielson C Javier
Manila should change the narrative from a focus on “how to defend” against China toward a more active strategy of deterring China.

Philippines Protests ‘Blocking’ of Its Patrol Ships by China

Philippines Protests ‘Blocking’ of Its Patrol Ships by China

By Jim Gomez
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has asked the Philippines to respect what it calls Chinese sovereignty in the disputed waters.
Duterte’s Coast Guard Diplomacy

Duterte’s Coast Guard Diplomacy

By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Under Duterte, the Philippine Coast Guard has taken on a new prominence. But don't assume Manila is resorting to gray zone tactics.

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