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Philippines South China Sea
September 28, 2021
The Philippines’ ‘Angels of the Sea’: Calculated Strategy or Gendered Ploy?
By Nafisa Halim
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.
August 04, 2021
China’s Rise, South China Sea, and Rules-Based International Order: A View From the Philippines
By Jongsoo Lee
Jay L. Batongbacal, a professor at the University of the Philippines College of Law, on the South China Sea disputes and international law.
May 28, 2021
Philippines Set to Receive Turkish-Made Attack Helicopters
By Nick Aspinwall
The United States reportedly approved export licenses for the helicopters, which are powered by American engines, earlier this month.
May 19, 2021
Philippine President Imposes Cabinet Gag Order Over South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
The move follows strong condemnations from senior ministers, including an expletive laden tweet from Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin.
May 06, 2021
Philippine Marines’ New Operating Concept Highlights Their Growing National Security Role
By Rej Cortez Torrecampo
A preview of how the Philippine Marine Corps will operate in the current and future security environment.
April 30, 2021
Duterte Hedges as China Challenges in the South China Sea
By Nick Aspinwall
Manila asserted its right to conduct military drills in the South China Sea, but President Duterte continues to approach the issue with caution.
April 15, 2021
Chinese Militia Vessels Departing Contested South China Sea Reef
By Steven Stashwick
Over 200 Chinese ships occupied Whitsun Reef for several weeks. Only a handful remain.
April 15, 2021
Philippines Summons Chinese Ambassador Over South China Sea Tensions
By Sebastian Strangio
More than 200 Chinese vessels continue to lurk around disputed features in the Spratly Islands.
April 07, 2021
Malaysia, Vietnam Set to Pen Agreement on Maritime Security
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement marks a step forward in attempts to settle distracting bilateral disputes between Southeast Asian nations in the South China Sea.
March 26, 2021
A Philippine Plebiscite That Rebuked President Duterte and China
By Mong Palatino
Voters' rejection of a plan to subdivide the island of Palawan into three provinces has been hailed as a victory against oligarchy and foreign encroachment.
November 06, 2020
Philippines Shelves Plan for South China Sea Fishing Militia
By Sebastian Strangio
There were fears that the plan to assemble civilian militias to defend maritime claims could be "misconstrued" in Beijing.
October 16, 2020
Philippines Lifts Ban on South China Sea Energy Exploration
By Associated Press
The decision comes after a six-year hiatus on oil and gas exploration in areas west of the Philippines.
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