Chinese vessel count in WPS climbs to 49 in one week
The Philippine Navy reports a surge in Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea, with 49 ships spotted in a week, marking a significant increase from…
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Navy tracks 62 Chinese vessels at WPS
The Philippine Navy monitored 62 Chinese naval and coast guard vessels in the West Philippine Sea in February, citing continued “illegal presence” in areas…
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18 Chinese vessels spotted at WPS
The Philippine Navy reported the continued presence of 18 Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea, including areas near Bajo de Masinloc and Ayungin Shoal,…
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Phl Navy tracks 48 Chinese vessels in West Philippine Sea
The Philippine Navy is monitoring 48 Chinese vessels, including warships, spotted across several features in the West Philippine Sea.
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Chinese ship massing anew
AFP reports a rise in Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea, with 41 spotted in the first week of 2026. Philippine authorities confirm the first…
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Chinese vessels fire flares at Phl aircraft in WPS patrol
Chinese vessels fired flares toward a Philippine aircraft conducting lawful patrols over the Kalayaan Island Group, the PCG reported, calling the act hazardous…
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Phl holds ‘moral ascendency’ in WPS dispute — NSC official
Amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea, Major General Cornelio Valencia Jr. asserts the Philippines' moral ascendancy over China's aggression near…
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PCG monitors Chinese ships’ incursions into Phl EEZ
The PCG also reported the return of China Coast Guard ships to the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal).
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WPS troops doing ‘fine’ amid bad weather
AFP assures continued security and readiness in the West Philippine Sea amid rough weather, with troops on BRP Sierra Madre and other features well-supplied…
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Palace airs concern over Chinese incursion in WPS
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro earlier stressed that asserting Philippine sovereignty is not an act of provocation, but a ‘sacred and fundamental duty of…
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More Chinese vessels spotted in WPS
The Philippine Navy reports a surge in Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea, with 49 ships observed in June around Bajo de Masinloc, Ayungin Shoal, and…
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Navy flags surge in Chinese ships in West Philippine Sea
The Philippine Navy recorded 49 Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea in June — the highest monthly count so far this year — with ships spotted near Bajo…
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New vessels level up domestic travel
The Philippines strengthens its maritime ambitions with the arrival of five new RoPax ferries from Singapore, boosting domestic connectivity and solidifying…
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2 Chinese research ships detected near Palawan and Ilocos Norte
The Philippine Coast Guard is monitoring two Chinese research vessels, Xiang Yang Hong 302 and Tan Suo Er Hao, found operating within the country’s exclusive…
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Mega Prime seeks more vessels for growing market
A high-ranking official of the country’s leading sardine brand, Mega Prime Foods Inc.’s Mega Sardines, revealed plans to expand its deep-sea commercial fishing…
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Japan, China protest over airspace ‘violation’
Local media reported that this is the first time a Chinese government helicopter violated the Japanese airspace off the disputed islands
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Navy tracks Chinese carrier Shandong with 6 warships, 2 support vessels
The Philippine Navy says it monitored the Chinese carrier Shandong (CV-17) transiting off Northern Luzon on 23 April, flanked by six warships and two support…
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