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Philippines, US Launch Joint Maritime And Air Patrols

Philippines, US Launch Joint Maritime And Air Patrols

By Sebastian Strangio
The long-expected announcement comes at a time of growing tension in contested parts of the South China Sea.

Dozens of Chinese Ships Chase Philippine Vessels Near Disputed Shoal

Dozens of Chinese Ships Chase Philippine Vessels Near Disputed Shoal

By Jim Gomez and Joeal Calupitan
The confrontation was just the latest Chinese attempt to prevent the resupply of Second Thomas Shoal, a Philippine-occupied feature in the Spratly Islands.
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.

Philippines to Take Multilateral Approach to South China Sea Tensions

Philippines to Take Multilateral Approach to South China Sea Tensions

By Sebastian Strangio
China's campaign of escalation against the Philippine-held Second Thomas Shoal will only strengthen Manila's ties with supportive outside powers.

US Warns It Will Defend Philippines After South China Sea Collisions

US Warns It Will Defend Philippines After South China Sea Collisions

By Sebastian Strangio
Washington has once again affirmed that it has a treaty obligation to defend the Philippines against any armed attack in the contested waterway.

Chinese, Philippine Vessels Collide Near Contested Shoal

Chinese, Philippine Vessels Collide Near Contested Shoal

By Sebastian Strangio
While minor, the two collisions demonstrate the dangers inherent in Beijing’s campaign of escalation in the South China Sea.

Philippine Boats Breach Chinese Blockade in Faceoff Near a Disputed Shoal

Philippine Boats Breach Chinese Blockade in Faceoff Near a Disputed Shoal

By Jim Gomez
The stand-off is just the latest to take place at Second Thomas Shoal, a Philippine-occupied feature in the South China Sea.
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 to Cease Sending Cadets to China Over South China Sea Frictions

Philippines to Cease Sending Cadets to China Over South China Sea Frictions

By Sebastian Strangio
The move follows an incident last month in which a Chinese vessel forcibly prevented the resupply of Filipino forces on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

Philippines Successfully Resupplies Troops On Besieged Second Thomas Shoal

Philippines Successfully Resupplies Troops On Besieged Second Thomas Shoal

By Sebastian Strangio
The atoll in the South China Sea has been subject to what some observers have characterized as a Chinese blockade.

Who Promised to Remove the Grounded Philippine Ship on Second Thomas Shoal?

Who Promised to Remove the Grounded Philippine Ship on Second Thomas Shoal?

By Mong Palatino
Government officials, including two former presidents, have denied Beijing's claim that Manila made an agreement to remove the ship from the disputed shoal.
Philippine Foreign Secretary Calls for China to Reduce Tensions in South China Sea

Philippine Foreign Secretary Calls for China to Reduce Tensions in South China Sea

By Sebastian Strangio
Enrique Manalo's comments come at a time of growing tension over Second Thomas Shoal, a Philippine-occupied atoll in the Spratly Islands.

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