Philippine Coast Guard

Manila's coast guard has taken extra efforts to document and publicize assertive Chinese behavior in the South China Sea.

A spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard said it was a "certainty” that joint patrols would resume in the near future.

The alleged incident took place close to Second Thomas Shoal in a disputed part of the South China Sea.

The head of the PCG announced that it would increase sea patrols and overflights to defend the country's maritime claims.

The new outposts reinforce the presence of Filipino troops in the hotly contested Spratly archipelago.

The Philippine Coast Guard claims that Chinese vessels have maneuvered dangerously close to Philippine ships on four occasions over the past year.

The creation of an all-female unit of radio operators looks good for the Philippine Coast Guard, but does little to address the security challenges in the South China Sea.

Looking at the possible impact of the departure of Admiral Joel Garcia on Philippine maritime security.

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

Washington has adapted Tokyo’s approach to expanding cooperation via white hulls.

In postwar Japan, the coast guard has taken a leading role in defending maritime interests.