The United States and Australia have tackled China’s aggression against the Philippines in the South China Sea as their leaders met in Washington to bolster alliance for countries in the Indo-Pacific. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Antony Albanese on Wednesday (US time) opposed...
A group of US lawmakers is in favor of conducting more joint patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea as its members called out Beijing's recent intrusion into other states' territory, particularly the Philippines. Members of the US House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs Committee...
Members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must work together in promoting peace, security ,and stability in the South China Sea and the Arabian Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. joins his fellow leaders from the Southeast...
AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo) China's harrassment of Philippine vessels and other aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are a manifestation of its desire to "own" the larger South China Sea (SCS) but this would only remain a "dream" as Philippines will not allow it...
Washington officials have told their lawmakers that the US is prepared to back the Philippines in case of escalation of tension in the South China Sea as they tackled China's continued aggression in the waters, including laser pointing and water cannon attacks against Philippine personnel. During a...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin assured Filipinos that the Marcos Administration would not surrender an inch of the country's territory, and they are defending the West Philippine Sea amid recent tensions in the disputed waters. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (Tune in Kay Tunying/YouTube)...
US lawmakers will discuss early Friday morning (Manila time) China’s activities in the South China Sea following the various incidents of harassment it committed against Philippine personnel in the waters. According to the US Embassy in Manila, the US House of Representatives will hold a...
Delegates from the Philippines and the European Union (EU) formed the first ever subcommittee on maritime cooperation that was convened amid China's aggression in the South China Sea. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Maritime and Oceans Affairs Office Assistant Secretary Maria Angela Ponce led...
China’s intent to control the South China Sea is undeniable, Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro said on Wednesday, September 27. Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto “Gibo” C. Teodoro Jr. presented the agency’s proposed P229.9-billion budget...
Japan will be “closely monitoring” China’s activities in the South China Sea after it installed a 300-meter-long floating barrier in the Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) that hindered Filipino fishermen from accessing one of their traditional fishing grounds. (From left) Japan Coast Guard...
European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron on Monday, Sept. 25, expressed concern over China’s move to install a floating barrier in the southeast portion of Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc), blocking the access of Filipino fishermen. (Photo from PCG spokesman Commodore Jay...
The rule of law must “reign” and adherence to international law will keep the Indo-Pacific region, which includes the contested South China Sea, open and stable, the Philippines told the United Nations (UN) on Sunday, Sept. 24 (Manila time). Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo speaks at...
