4 d. ago Philippines says its actions in South China Sea driven by national interest

Philippines says its actions in South China Sea driven by national interest  Reuters.com

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6 d. ago South China Sea: Philippines deploys ‘Angels’ to ease tensions with words not weapons

‘A woman’s patience, composure and the ability to respond or to communicate with empathy makes us unique,’ a member of the Angels of the Sea team says.

Events

7 d. ago Philippines to sign visiting forces deal with Canada to boost military ties

The deal will be the latest security pact in the face of the Philippines’ increasingly tense confrontations with China.

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8 d. ago Philippines and allies ready to fight if China restricts flights in South China Sea

Philippines defence secretary warns that country will take action against China’s increasing aggression in the disputed waters.

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9 d. ago U.S. and Philippine Forces Practice Seizing Gas Platform in South China Sea Exercise

U.S. and Philippine Forces Practice Seizing Gas Platform in South China Sea Exercise  USNI News

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1 week ago Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea as it releases ‘waste

State media published film of smoke pouring from the Sierra Madre, a warship that has been grounded on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

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1 week ago Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea by ‘burning waste’

Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea by ‘burning waste’  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago Bridge too far? Fresh from ‘White Lotus’ bounce, Thailand’s Samui questions need for road link

Worried locals say Samui Sea Bridge could potentially tarnish the island’s reputation for peace, clean air and respite from the perils of overtourism.

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2 w. ago With eyes on China, Philippines and Japan agree to enhance defence partnership

Security ties strengthened amid shared concerns over China’s actions in the region.

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2 w. ago China’s new submarine may have Typhon missiles in Philippines in its sights, report says

Vessel being built in Wuhan, designed to carry advanced hypersonic missiles, could serve as deterrent, according to semi-official magazine.

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3 w. ago China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands

China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands  Al Jazeera English

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3 w. ago South China Sea: Chinese military says 3 Philippine aircraft expelled from Spratly Islands

China’s Southern Theatre Command releases video of earlier aerial encounter; US State Department says PLA was reckless in that incident.

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3 w. ago China falsely accuses Philippines of illegal intrusion after midair standoff over South China Sea

China falsely accuses Philippines of illegal intrusion after midair standoff over South China Sea  Voice of America

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3 w. ago China denounces Vietnam’s island building in South China Sea

China denounces Vietnam’s island building in South China Sea  Radio Free Asia

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3 w. ago Chinese aircraft and Philippine plane in close encounter over Scarborough Shoal

Chinese helicopter comes within 3 metres of plane, report says, posing safety risk to its pilots and passengers.

Transport

3 w. ago Beijing, Philippines spar over South China Sea claims during Munich conference

Former Chinese deputy foreign minister Fu Ying says Beijing will not accept occupation of a World War II-era ship that Manila grounded in the area.

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