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 (Scarborough Shoal)
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal).
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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BBM: Phl fighting for its territory
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ resolve to defend its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea, warning against continued Chinese…
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Navy dismisses China’s Scarborough Shoal patrol claims as propaganda
The Philippine Navy dismissed China’s claim of patrols near Scarborough Shoal as propaganda, asserting no PLA-N activity was detected and reaffirming…
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Teodoro: Expect more ‘navy-to-navy’ clashes in West Philippine Sea
Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro says more confrontations with China in the West Philippine Sea are expected, following a recent naval harassment near…
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Phl flags escalating SCS tensions
Año condemned China’s ‘aggressive’ tactics, including its harassment of Filipino fishermen, its island building, use of water cannons, and unauthorized…
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Island construction at Scarborough Shoal 'would cross red line'– NSC spox
A National Security Council (NSC) official warned any attempt by China to construct and turn Scarborough Shoal into an island would cross a "red line" for the…
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Hegseth calls out China As Phl Navy stares down Beijing warship
The Pentagon chief vowed the US will provide its allies like the Philippines and Japan ready and credible deterrence across the region
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Phl-US-Japan WPS drills 'success' despite Chinese presence
The Philippines, US, and Japan successfully completed joint military drills east of Bajo de Masinloc, despite the presence of a Chinese warship attempting to…
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Phl Navy holds ‘unilateral’ gunnery drills in Scarborough Shoal
The Philippine Navy successfully completed gunnery exercises off Bajo de Masinloc, enhancing its operational readiness. The exercises included live-fire drills…
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260 Chinese vessels spotted in WPS
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China’s gray ships deployment slammed: Phl Navy laments ‘complete disregard’ for int’l law
The Philippine Navy condemns China's illegal deployment of gray ships in the West Philippine Sea, citing a blatant disregard for international law and regional…
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Marcos won’t send Navy ships to WPS
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Marcos: Phl to refrain from sending gray ship in WPS to avoid tensions
President Marcos announces that the Philippines will avoid sending military ships to the West Philippine Sea to prevent escalating tensions with China. This…
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Chinese vessels harass anew Phl ships in Bajo de Masinloc
Chinese vessels harass Filipino ships in Bajo de Masinloc, prompting the National Security Council to vow vigilance in protecting the country's interests in…
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Chinese ships fire water cannons at BFAR vessels
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