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The South China Sea: Making the Philippines-US Alliance Work Under Trump 2.0
The Philippines-U.S. alliance has a new opportunity to be strengthened and the focus this time should be contributing to regional strategic stability, which starts by deterring China in the West Philippine Sea, the portion of the South China Sea within Manila’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), and nearby flashpoints.
Philippines says acts in national interest in South China Sea
China should recognise that the Philippines is an independent and sovereign state whose actions and decisions are driven entirely by national interest and not at the direction of other countries, Manila's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Philippines dismisses China’s claim that South China Sea incidents are ‘under the direction of other countries’
Statement comes after China accuses Philippines of ‘acting as others’ chess pieces’ regarding South China Sea dispute - Anadolu Ajansı
Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea by burning waste
China has accused the Philippines of polluting the environment after it released footage it said showed troops burning rubbish at a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The video, published on social media by state broadcaster CGTN on Saturday,
Philippines says its actions in South China Sea driven by national interest
China should recognise that the Philippines is an independent and sovereign state whose actions and decisions are driven entirely by national interest and not at the direction of other countries, Manila's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Philippines Challenges China's South China Sea Stance
The Philippines asserts its independence in the South China Sea dispute, countering China's claims of external influence. Manila's foreign ministry emphasizes China's non-compliance with international law and reveals a transparency initiative involving journalists to highlight maritime actions.
Philippines Rejects China’s Claims, Urges Respect for Sovereignty
The Philippines has reaffirmed its sovereignty, rejecting Chinas claim that its actions in the South China Sea are influenced by external forces. Manilas foreign ministry stated on Monday that the country
To the Philippines: Don’t be a ship lost at sea in foreign policy
Yet, the Philippines' foreign policy resembles a ship that has lost its direction, blindly catering to the strategic ...
Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea
The Philippine defense secretary says his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to ...
The Philippines becomes the staging ground for a US-led war with China
France, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand—following Washington’s lead—have each staged war games or concluded alliances ...
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NMC hails Slovenia for backing the Philippines’ fight for WPS
The National Maritime Council (NMC) has lauded Slovenia for its firm affirmation of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award ...
Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties
Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have ...
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AFP to China: Philippines is no one’s pawn
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) lashed back at China yesterday following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent ...
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BRP Cabra shadows China coast guard ship amid rough sea
Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Cabra continues to monitor a Chinese coast guard ship despite challenging conditions off the coast of Zambales.