West Philippine Sea

The most crucial question remains: How to deter China?

The sea needs a name that honors its rich history of commercial and cultural exchange, while positioning the sea as a space for cooperation and mutual benefit.

The head of the PCG announced that it would increase sea patrols and overflights to defend the country's maritime claims.

In 2018, Manila and Beijing began talks on the joint exploration of offshore oil and gas resources in disputed areas of the South China Sea.

The move follows strong condemnations from senior ministers, including an expletive laden tweet from Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin.

This incident is perhaps the first in which a Chinese navy vessel has harassed a civilian boat inside another nation's Exclusive Economic Zone.

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.

A music video ode to “friendly neighbors across the sea” can’t patch over growing discontent with China in the Philippines.

By examining the underlying assumptions, it’s clear a rethink of Philippine China policies is needed.

Not even a strongman like Duterte can prevent China from altering the status quo, so what’s the plan?

The two countries continue their defense cooperation amid troubling developments in the maritime realm.

The recent flashpoint could be an opportunity for Manila to take some steps that are long overdue.