Teodoro hits back at China: Actions in West Philippine Sea amount to usurpation
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. rebuffs China's claims of obstruction at the ASEAN defense meeting, highlighting Beijing's actions in the West…
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Bajo de Masinloc
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AFP cites dangerous jet intercept, Chinese ship surge
The AFP released footage of a Chinese J-16 fighter making close and potentially unsafe maneuvers near a Philippine C-208 patrol aircraft over Bajo de Masinloc,…
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Chinese ships in Bajo de Masinloc conducted surveillance, research, AFP says
The AFP said Chinese ships spotted in Bajo de Masinloc for 28 days were conducting surveillance and research, with no confirmed drilling activity detected.
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China patrols surge; fishermen push back
Chinese Coast Guard patrols around Bajo de Masinloc reached record levels in the first half of 2026, according to AMTI, as hundreds of Filipino fisherfolk…
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A PLATFORM, THEN WHAT?
If China fortifies Scarborough, the threat moves closer to Luzon and puts the Philippine mainland within easier military reach.
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Chinese floating platform removed from Bajo de Masinloc — task force
The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea confirms the Chinese floating platform in the lagoon of Bajo de Masinloc has been removed, as Manila…
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China tows floating structure inside shoal
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Chinese floating structure moved inside Bajo de Masinloc, says PCG
The Philippine Coast Guard confirms a Chinese floating structure has been moved inside Bajo de Masinloc’s lagoon, with PLA aircraft and vessels spotted nearby.…
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AFP confirms floating Bajo de Masinloc structure
The Armed Forces of the Philippines confirmed the presence of a floating installation with an apparent antenna in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), as…
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AFP, US hold maritime drills near Bajo de Masinloc; China steps up patrols
The Philippines and US have completed five days of joint maritime drills near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea, boosting defense coordination and…
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Fisherman rescued off Bajo de Masinloc
A fisherman missing for five days was rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard in the waters off Bajo de Masinloc, Zambales. Discover how coordinated efforts led…
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DND rejects China ‘farce’ claim, asserts Philippine rights over Bajo de Masinloc
The Philippine Department of National Defense firmly rejects China's claims over Bajo de Masinloc, asserting its sovereign rights under international law. The…
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PCG reports Chinese ‘harassment’ of fishermen at Scarborough
Chinese coast guard and maritime militia vessels harassed Filipino fishermen near Bajo de Masinloc, prompting Philippine authorities to deploy ships, aircraft,…
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Chinese playing regional mind games — Phl Navy
A Philippine Navy official warns that China is waging “cognitive warfare” against the Philippines through disinformation and espionage as tensions escalate in…
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PCG, BFAR deploy assets to protect Filipino fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc, Escoda Shoal
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), has deployed vessels to Bajo de Masinloc and…
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Distressed fishing boat rescued off Capon Grande waters
Fishing boat rescued off Capon Grande waters in Zambales
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