Philippines, South China Sea

Philippines to continue resupply missions in S.China Sea, won't escalate situation
MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday that the country will not send its navy to support Filipino fishers in a contested shoal in the South China Sea despite a recent incident with Chinese vessels.
US, allies send message to Beijing over South China Sea clashes with the Philippines
Diplomats and representatives from the militaries and coast guards of the United States, Japan and the Philippines had a maritime dialogue against a backdrop of clashes involving Philippine and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea.
US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving China
The United States has deployed a reconnaissance aircraft while Japan and the Philippines sent navy ships in a joint patrol in the disputed South China Sea two days after the allied forces condemned ac
Philippines’ Marcos Jnr rejects call to send warships to South China Sea: ‘we’re not at war’
President says such a move in response to clash with Chinese vessels in Scarborough Shoal will be provocative and seen as an escalation.
Philippines, China Again Clash at Two Disputed South China Sea Shoals
The confrontations at Scarborough and Sabina shoals indicate that Beijing has no intention of easing off on its pressure campaign in disputed waters.
Philippines, China trade accusations on new South China Sea confrontation
China and the Philippines gave conflicting versions on Wednesday of a maritime confrontation around a contested shoal in the South China Sea, the latest row in a longstanding dispute between the neighbours.
Russian Attack Submarine Intercepted in South China Sea
The submarine is capable of firing Kalibr cruise missiles that have seen extensive use in strikes against Ukraine.
Waves continue in South China Sea as China warns against 'provocative actions'
With tensions in the South China Sea showing no signs of abating, countries with claims in the disputed waterway are seeking whatever means they can to stay ahead of the competition, including conducting joint exercises and forming deeper alliances.
Philippines to continue resupply missions in South China Sea, won't escalate situation: Marcos
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday (Dec 10) that the country will continue its resupply missions in the South China Sea without the need to deploy the navy, despite a recent incident with Chinese vessels.
Marcos Says Philippines Won’t Send Warships After China Clashes
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his nation won’t deploy Navy warships to the South China Sea in response to recent clashes with Beijing in disputed waters.
France backs Philippines on South China Sea in high-level talks
France reiterated its support for the Philippines' position on the South China Sea during high-level diplomatic consultations in Manila on Monday, December 9, following the arrival of a ranking French official on the inaugural Paris-Manila direct flight.
US Sends A-10 'Warthogs' to Allied Air Base in Contested South China Sea
The Warthog, which was originally designed for close air support of ground forces, also has maritime combat capabilities.
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Philippines Will Not Deploy Navy in Stand-offs With China, Marcos Says
Chinese ships, including a navy vessel, confronted Philippine vessels close to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
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"Very unique" Russian submarine spotted in the South China Sea; Philippines deploys navy ship, warplanes
The Philippines coast guard said Monday that a Chinese military helicopter flew close to fishing boats manned by Filipinos ...
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Archipelago of Resistance: The Philippines Is Rising to Meet the China Threat, But It Has a Crucial Year Ahead
Of all the flashpoints facing the Trump administration on Jan. 20, 2025, China’s campaign of intimidation and maritime ...