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West Philippine Sea
April 09, 2021
Chinese Navy Harasses Boat Carrying Filipino Journalists: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
This incident is perhaps the first in which a Chinese navy vessel has harassed a civilian boat inside another nation's Exclusive Economic Zone.
September 23, 2020
In UN Speech, Duterte Stiffens Philippines’ Stance on the South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
After four years of flip-flopping, the Philippine President voiced strong support for a Hague ruling rejecting most of China’s claims to disputed waters.
May 09, 2020
China’s COVID-19 Diplomacy Backfires in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
A music video ode to “friendly neighbors across the sea” can’t patch over growing discontent with China in the Philippines.
April 23, 2019
It’s Time to Rethink Philippine Policies on China
By Rej Cortez Torrecampo
By examining the underlying assumptions, it’s clear a rethink of Philippine China policies is needed.
April 10, 2019
It’s Time for a New Philippine Strategy Toward China
By Mark Manantan
Not even a strongman like Duterte can prevent China from altering the status quo, so what’s the plan?
May 12, 2018
What’s in the Japan-Philippines Maritime Patrol Near the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries continue their defense cooperation amid troubling developments in the maritime realm.
April 11, 2017
The China Benham Rise Controversy: A Wake Up Call for the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
The recent flashpoint could be an opportunity for Manila to take some steps that are long overdue.
March 12, 2014
India Wades Into South China Sea Dispute
By Zachary Keck
Indian officials have suggested that Delhi is preparing to become more actively involved in the South China Sea.
January 17, 2014
Philippine Navy Adds to Regional Arms Build-Up
By Luke Hunt
ASEAN navies expand in response to China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea.
October 08, 2013
The Philippines and the West Philippine Sea
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
Manila claims only part of the South China Sea, but the area it does claim is a core national interest.
December 15, 2012
2012's Top Stories in the Philippines
An important corruption case, tensions with China, natural disasters and politics dominated the headlines.
September 29, 2012
Indonesian Pitch for Disputed Seas
New developments show Jakarta working to break the impasse over the South China Sea.
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