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West Philippine Sea

West Philippine Sea news — maritime incidents, diplomatic protests, alliances, and security developments in disputed waters.

  1. DEBRIS from China’s numerous rocket launches has routinely fallen into Philippine waters.

    China rocket rains unwanted gifts on Phl

    The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has warned that debris from China’s Long March 8A rocket, launched on 25 October 2026, may fall into Philippine waters,…

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  4. Not so innocent

    Not so innocent

    Here’s the sordid part China’s backers don’t reveal about the Filipino garment industry: forced labor by China’s Uyghur minority and laid-off Filipino workers.

    3 MIN READ

  5. WPS word war escalates

    WPS word war escalates

    Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela and the Chinese Embassy exchanged sharp remarks over Ambassador Jing Quan’s comments on a potential…

    2 MIN READ

  7. EU GIVES PHL EYES AT SEA

    EU GIVES PHL EYES AT SEA

    Europe is giving the Philippines P1 billion in surveillance equipment to spot ships at sea. But can Manila stop them?

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  8. A Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escort. Japan and the Philippines have discussed the possible transfer of five vessels of this class to the Philippine Navy. No transfer has been finalized.

    Japan’s arms are open

    With China operating in the West Philippine Sea, Tokyo could become a bigger supplier of Manila’s defenses.

    1 MIN READ