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Philippines South China Sea approach
US Reveals South China Sea Joint Patrols With the Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington issues first public confirmation that patrols with Manila have already started and will continue.
US-Philippines Alliance to Reach ‘New Level’: US Defense Chief
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Ash Carter offers praise for bilateral ties in a think tank speech ahead of a visit to Manila.
Philippines Creates New South China Sea Task Force
By Prashanth Parameswaran
National Task Force designed to better coordinate policy among agencies.
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.
Philippines Names New Foreign Secretary With South China Sea Verdict Looming
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jose Almendras will be the interim replacement for the influential Albert del Rosario.
Philippines To Get Five Aircraft from Japan Amid South China Sea Tensions
By Prashanth Parameswaran
President confirms leasing of TC-90s from Tokyo in what would be another forward step for defense ties.
Philippines Denies Role in Trilateral Naval Drills Near South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila clarifies its stance amid news of upcoming US-Japan-India trilateral exercises.
Philippine 'Freedom Voyage' Lands on Disputed Island in South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Defying China and the Philippine government, an activist group lands 47 people on Thitu Island.
Vietnam, Philippines Near New Strategic Partnership
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila and Hanoi held a meeting ahead of a much-anticipated signing next month.
The Truth About China’s New South China Sea Drill Proposal with ASEAN
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The initiative is less revolutionary than some are making it seem.
China Enforcing Quasi-ADIZ in South China Sea: Philippine Justice
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing is already effectively implementing an air defense identification zone.
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.