Philippines, South China Sea

Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for joint exercises in the South China Sea
The Canadian ambassador says his country and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that will allow their forces to hold larger military drills in the South China Sea.
China Criticizes Philippines Over Joint Drills in South China Sea - TaiwanPlus News
China has conducted military patrols in the South China Sea while the Philippines was holding joint naval drills with the U.S., Japan and Australia, saying Manila is undermining Beijing's claims in the region.
Hegseth Talks South China Sea ‘Deterrence’ With Philippines
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines during a call with his counterpart in Manila in the face of geopolitical tensions in South China Sea.
Is Squad the new ‘monster’ Philippines is turning to in South China Sea?
According to Philippine media reports, the US, the Philippines, Australia, and Japan held a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea on Wednesday. At the same time, Philippine media did not hesitate to hype the so-called Chinese "monster ship.
PLA decries US-Philippine air drill over South China Sea as tensions escalate
Earlier, Chinese naval vessels attracted Manila’s ire as they crossed Basilan Strait on the way to distant-sea training exercise.
Philippine And Partnered Navies Train In Contested South China Sea
U.S., Japanese, and Australian naval assets joined the Philippines in a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity within the Southeast Asian country's exclusive economic zone on February 5.
PH, US defense chiefs tackle 'reestablishing deterrence' in South China Sea | INQToday
The defense chiefs of the Philippines and the United States discuss South China Sea issues amid Beijing's recent encroachments into Philippine waters.
Will closer Philippine-South Korea military ties make China ‘insecure’?
Growing military ties between the US treaty allies take on added significance as Manila clashes with Beijing in the South ...
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With Assist From America, Philippines Is Standing Up to China — but for How Long?
The close coordination between Washington and Manila on defense against China represents a distinct improvement from before ...
Manila’s hype about ‘Chinese spies’ is political manipulation that harms its own interests
Recently, the Philippines has frequently sensationalized the issue of "Chinese spies." In an interview on Monday, Philippine ...
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Manila should reconsider who its friends are
The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Air Force conducted a routine patrol in the airspace of China's Huangyan Island ...
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China will always see PH presence in WPS – Marcos
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed the country's commitment to defending its sovereignty in the West ...
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No response from China over 'exchange deal,' says Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he has yet to get a response from China regarding his pronouncement that he ...
Nine billion journeys: China's unprecedented Spring Festival travel rush
Retail and dining sales rose by 5.4% compared to the previous year, with domestic tourism reaching an all-time high.
U.S. bombers, Philippines jets fly over disputed shoal claimed by China
Two Air Force B-1 bombers conducted an overflight of a disputed South China Sea shoal together with Philippines jet fighters ...