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July 20, 2016
Philippines Rejects Conditional Talks With China on South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Foreign secretary says Beijing had insisted that Manila set aside the tribunal decision.
March 25, 2016
Philippines Creates New South China Sea Task Force
By Prashanth Parameswaran
National Task Force designed to better coordinate policy among agencies.
March 16, 2016
Philippines’ South China Sea Policy Should Continue After Aquino: Ex-Foreign Minister
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Albert del Rosario urges the next president to stay the course.
January 12, 2016
Philippine Court Upholds New US Defense Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.
December 17, 2015
China’s Unilateral Assertiveness ‘Unacceptable’ in Asia: US Navy Commander
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Scott Swift voices alarm about Beijing's South China Sea behavior.
September 07, 2015
Philippines Slams China Over ‘Deceitful Rhetoric’ on South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Philippine officials renew their attack on China's alleged aggression in disputed waters.
August 31, 2015
Philippines Asks for US Military Assistance in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Manila feels harassed by Beijing when resupplying its military personnel in the West Philippine Sea.
July 30, 2015
China's Navy Tests 'Maritime Combat Ability' in the South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Philippines are apparently not impressed with China’s martial might.
July 21, 2015
Has the Philippines Forgotten its South China Sea Strategy?
By Richard Javad Heydarian
Manila is investing too much in its legal approach at its own expense. This was not always so.
July 17, 2015
Philippines to Revive Former US Naval Base Near South China Sea in 2016
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is looking to reopen the facility next year in a further boost to its capabilities.
July 14, 2015
In the Philippines' South China Sea Case, Is International Law on Trial?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Philippines and China have conflicting opinions on the symbolism of the case itself.
July 08, 2015
Does the Philippines’ South China Sea Case Against China Really Matter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As the trial gets underway, we should be clear about what it may – or may not – mean