South China Sea

ASEAN and China agree to exercise self-restraint over South China SeaASEAN and China agree to exercise self-restraint over South China Sea

ASEAN and China agree to exercise self-restraint over South China Sea

ASEAN and China have come to an agreement to exercise self-restraint over the disputed South China Sea (SCS) to expand…

June 11, 2021
A Call to Ignore the Unexpected Ban of FishingA Call to Ignore the Unexpected Ban of Fishing

A Call to Ignore the Unexpected Ban of Fishing

The Philippines has dismissed a yearly summer fishing boycott forced by China in the contested South China Sea and urged…

May 5, 2021
The Unexpected Joint War in Dealing with the South China SeaThe Unexpected Joint War in Dealing with the South China Sea

The Unexpected Joint War in Dealing with the South China Sea

The Philippine military will hold joint activities with many US warriors over the course of the following fourteen days, its…

April 12, 2021
China’s “continuing infringements” violate international law and the ASEAN pactChina’s “continuing infringements” violate international law and the ASEAN pact

China’s “continuing infringements” violate international law and the ASEAN pact

MANILA - The Philippines' foreign ministry said Tuesday that China's "continuing infringements" in Philippine territory, despite "resolute protests," are "contrary"…

March 24, 2021
US Navy resumes operations in South China SeaUS Navy resumes operations in South China Sea

US Navy resumes operations in South China Sea

MANILA - The US Navy deployed has deployed their Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group to resume maritime security operations in…

October 19, 2020
Philippines, China ‘reached consensus’ on South China Sea oil explorationPhilippines, China ‘reached consensus’ on South China Sea oil exploration

Philippines, China ‘reached consensus’ on South China Sea oil exploration

MANILA - Beijing and Manila announced that they have reached an agreement on the joint exploration of oil and gas…

October 18, 2020
Duterte lifts ban on SCS oil exploration amid Beijing talksDuterte lifts ban on SCS oil exploration amid Beijing talks

Duterte lifts ban on SCS oil exploration amid Beijing talks

METRO MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has ended the ban on oil and gas exploration in the West Philippine Sea,…

October 16, 2020
Wang Yi: China, ASEAN should prevent ‘external disruption’ in SCSWang Yi: China, ASEAN should prevent ‘external disruption’ in SCS

Wang Yi: China, ASEAN should prevent ‘external disruption’ in SCS

KUALA LUMPUR - China's State Councillor Wang Yi, said on Tuesday (Oct. 13) that China and the member states of…

October 15, 2020
Filipino fishermen willing be to be trained as West Philippine Sea militia, says Defense ChiefFilipino fishermen willing be to be trained as West Philippine Sea militia, says Defense Chief

Filipino fishermen willing be to be trained as West Philippine Sea militia, says Defense Chief

METRO MANILA - Filipino fishermen are will to get training from the government to become the country's to become the…

October 13, 2020
Duterte strongly affirms court ruling against China in UN addressDuterte strongly affirms court ruling against China in UN address

Duterte strongly affirms court ruling against China in UN address

METRO MANILA - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, in his first-ever address to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, fully…

September 23, 2020