Philippines, South China Sea

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 impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea.
U.S. and Philippine Forces Practice Seizing Gas Platform in South China Sea Exercise
Philippine and U.S. Navy SEALs secured a gas and oil platform in the South China Sea in the latest joint combined exchange training between the two special operations units near the disputed waters last week.
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 defense chief vows to reject, push back any attempt by China to impose air defense zone
The Philippine defense secretary said his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea.
China falsely accuses Philippines of illegal intrusion after midair standoff over South China Sea
Disputed South China Sea airspace that Beijing claims as its own falls within Manila’s Exclusive Economic Zone, where the Philippines and other countries enjoy freedom of overflight.
Tensions Rise Over Disputed Shoal in South China Sea
China has monitored a Philippine civilian vessel supplying a warship at the contested Second Thomas Shoal. China urges cooperation from the Philippines and to cease exaggerating tensions. The Philippine embassy in Beijing has yet to comment on the situation.
The Philippines should stop gambling on the South China Sea issue
"The Philippines has no major external security threats, but has turned itself into a country that undermines regional peace and stability through a militarization carnival," said Ding Duo, director of the Research Center for International and Regional Issues at the National Institute for South China Sea Studies.
Philippines, Japan Pledge Further Defense Cooperation Amid South China Sea Spats
The Philippines and Japan pledged to enhance their defense alliance through training exercises, logistical activities, equipment transfers and intelligence sharing on Monday amid China’s assertive moves in the South China Sea.
China Monitored Philippine Supply Run to Grounded Warship on Disputed Shoal
China said it monitored a Philippine civilian boat delivering daily provisions to the "illegally grounded" warship at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal on Wednesday, a statement from the coast guard said.
Philippines accuses Chinese state media of spreading propaganda over South China sea pollution claims
Philippines officials accused a Chinese government-owned broadcaster of spreading misleading information and propaganda following its claim that a Philippine vessel was intentionally polluting the waters of the South China Sea,
Tensions erupt in South China Sea as China told to expect retaliation if it makes key move
Manila says it is, alongside allies, ready to "counteract" any attempt by Beijing to restrict flights in airspace over the ...
Philippines confident Trump will continue military patrols to keep China in check in disputed sea
The Philippines' top diplomat to the United States expressed confidence Monday that President Donald Trump’s new ...
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 ...