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Philippines to pick venue soon for second South China Sea case against Beijing
The Philippines will soon decide on an international platform to sue China for alleged damage to the marine environment, its justice minister said, as it pursues a second high-profile legal challenge against Beijing over the South China Sea.
China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall’ with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response, including new international lawsuits.
Philippines launches ‘surface action groups’ to strengthen South China Sea patrols and defence
Experts however, warn that Manila’s strategy of having several warships patrolling at once could strain resources and leave the navy vulnerable to targeted attacks.
Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing's 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila and condemned Beijing for its "dangerous and destabilising" actions in the Sea, in his first phone call with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo.
Rubio Slams Beijing Over South China Sea, Sparking Rebuke
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sparked a sharp rebuke from Beijing over his comments on the South China Sea in one of his first foreign policy statements since taking office.
China says Philippines sent provisions to warship at disputed atoll
China's coast guard said the Philippines on Friday sent a civilian vessel to deliver provisions to its warship "illegally ...
Philippines launches comic book to counter China’s ‘disinformation’ in the disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has launched a comic book to counter what the country says is China’s disinformation campaign to push its ...
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Satellite Photo Captures US Ally's Standoff With China's 'Monster Ship'
The U.S. and the Philippines share a seven-decades-old Mutual Defense Treaty, which the Biden administration has called "ironclad," affirming it extends to the entire South China Sea. Jay ...
Philippines comic book takes battle for South China Sea to children
The Philippines launched a comic book on Friday in its fight against what it called distorted narratives about maritime ...
Philippines, China Pledge to Seek Common Ground on South China Sea
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their ...
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How US-Philippines quiet show of South China Sea strength sent ‘a clear message’
The timing was deliberate and the message unmistakable, analysts say – it signalled the US’ determination to continue challenging China’s ... Armed Forces of the Philippines, on Sunday.
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PCG issues radio challenges vs China Coast Guard near Zambales
The PCG on Friday issued radio challenges against China Coast Guard vessels seen off the coast of Zambales in the West ...
ASEAN and China Must Start Tackling Thorny Issues of South China Sea Code, Philippines Says
LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) - The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the ...