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Philippines South China Sea
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Vessel Arrival Highlights Philippine Naval Modernization
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The arrival of a donated South Korean vessel spotlighted the Southeast Asian state’s ongoing efforts to develop its capabilities in this realm.
Defense Dialogue Puts Vietnam-Philippines Military Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent iteration of the mechanism highlighted some of the ongoing activity in defense relations.
Indonesia-Philippines Maritime Boundary Agreement Wins Senate Approval
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The unanimous vote in the Philippine Senate once again put the historic development in the spotlight.