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Philippine Coast Guard to Bolster Its South China Sea Presence
By Sebastian Strangio
The head of the PCG announced that it would increase sea patrols and overflights to defend the country's maritime claims.
Philippines Nixes Joint Maritime Resource Exploration Talks With China
By Sebastian Strangio
In 2018, Manila and Beijing began talks on the joint exploration of offshore oil and gas resources in disputed areas of the South China Sea.
Philippine President Imposes Cabinet Gag Order Over South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
The move follows strong condemnations from senior ministers, including an expletive laden tweet from Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin.
Chinese Navy Harasses Boat Carrying Filipino Journalists: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
This incident is perhaps the first in which a Chinese navy vessel has harassed a civilian boat inside another nation's Exclusive Economic Zone.
In UN Speech, Duterte Stiffens Philippines’ Stance on the South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
After four years of flip-flopping, the Philippine President voiced strong support for a Hague ruling rejecting most of China’s claims to disputed waters.
China’s COVID-19 Diplomacy Backfires in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
A music video ode to “friendly neighbors across the sea” can’t patch over growing discontent with China in the Philippines.
It’s Time to Rethink Philippine Policies on China
By Rej Cortez Torrecampo
By examining the underlying assumptions, it’s clear a rethink of Philippine China policies is needed.
It’s Time for a New Philippine Strategy Toward China
By Mark Manantan
Not even a strongman like Duterte can prevent China from altering the status quo, so what’s the plan?
What’s in the Japan-Philippines Maritime Patrol Near the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries continue their defense cooperation amid troubling developments in the maritime realm.
The China Benham Rise Controversy: A Wake Up Call for the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
The recent flashpoint could be an opportunity for Manila to take some steps that are long overdue.
India Wades Into South China Sea Dispute
By Zachary Keck
Indian officials have suggested that Delhi is preparing to become more actively involved in the South China Sea.
Philippine Navy Adds to Regional Arms Build-Up
By Luke Hunt
ASEAN navies expand in response to China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea.
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