U.S. slams ‘aggressive’ Chinese action at WPS
Two Chinese Coast Guard ships targeted the BFAR vessel with powerful water cannons, causing significant damage.
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Two Chinese Coast Guard ships targeted the BFAR vessel with powerful water cannons, causing significant damage.
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Tian Junli, a spokesperson for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, said Chinese forces conducted 'routine patrols' in the South China Sea during the drills.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has lodged a diplomatic protest against China over its decision to establish a national nature reserve in Bajo de…
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday backed the Philippines in protesting Beijing's plan for a "nature reserve" on disputed Scarborough Shoal, saying it…
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China’s recent approval of the “Huangyan Island National Nature Reserve” at Bajo de Masinloc is an illegal encroachment on Philippine sovereignty, the…
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TACLOBAN CITY — Despite having one of the longest coastlines in the country and the highest number of registered fishing vessels, Eastern Visayas saw a 5.2…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday dismissed the presence of a Chinese tugboat near the Ayungin Shoal, asserting that the grounded BRP Sierra…
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Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said Filipino troops in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are alert and vigilant even as the situation in Ayungin Shoal remains…
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Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Francel Padilla on Sunday confirmed an increased presence of Chinese vessels in the Ayungin Shoal area.
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Although the situation remains ‘tense,’ AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. clarified that no direct skirmishes have occurred so far.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday said it is aware of reports regarding increased Chinese vessel activity near Ayungin Shoal, a low-tide…
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‘We continue to monitor their activities at Ayungin Shoal. So let’s let China violate the rules of engagement or international law.’
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Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. ordered military personnel stationed at the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has reported a significant increase in Chinese maritime activity near Ayungin Shoal, citing movements of China Coast…
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) pushed back against Chinese claims that it was the Philippines that recently escalated tensions near Scarborough Shoal (Bajo…
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‘China’s disregard of binding legal instruments is a direct affront to the international system.’
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The DFA is preparing to file a diplomatic protest against China following the incident.
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The Philippine Navy successfully rescued 15 crew members from a distressed fishing vessel off the coast of Zambales over the weekend.
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