Philippines South China Sea policy

The agreements come at a time of intensifying tension in waters claimed by China and the Philippines.

The new "comprehensive archipelagic defense concept" will seek to secure Manila's access to resources lying within its Exclusive Economic Zone, including in the South China Sea.

The condemnation came after the Philippine Coast Guard reported another incident in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal on January 12.

Desalination machines and communications upgrades are slated for the nine features that Manila occupies in the contested waterway.

A look back at the strategic dynamics of the maritime disputes in 2023, and what we might expect in the new year.

The dueling patrols, which were scheduled to take place on January 3-4, encapsulate the intensifying frictions in the waterway.

The Philippines and the U.S. are on solid legal ground, but what is lawful is not always wise.

The comments from Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro came as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that bilateral relations are "at a crossroads."

After a tumultuous 2023, the Philippines is set for another year of confrontation in contested waters.

In two separate incidents over the weekend, Chinese vessels collided with and used water cannons against Philippine ships in contested parts of the South China Sea.

The incident is the latest in a string of assertive Chinese actions in waters claimed by Beijing and Manila.

President Marcos said that his administration has reached out to Malaysia and Vietnam at a time of growing friction in contested waters.