West Philippine Sea and
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2024 News
06 March 2024. "DFA: Be careful of China's narratives over West Philippine Sea," Manila Bulletin
04 March 2024. "Philippines urges neighbors to stand together more strongly against China in the South China Sea," Associated Press
23 February 2024. "China's activities damaging marine environment in South China Sea — study," Manila Bulletin
17 February 2024. "PCG reports ongoing dangerous maneuvers from Chinese vessels in West Philippine Sea," Philstar.com
15 February 2024. "DFA: No change in WPS policy; PH to defend sovereign rights," Philippine News Agency
11 February 2024. "Germany ready to help de-escalate tensions in disputed South China Sea, its foreign minister says," Associated Press
10 February 2024. "Philippines, US hold third joint patrol in South China Sea," Philstar.com
1 February 2024. "PH, Sweden discuss South China Sea issue, security challenges," GMA News
31 January 2024. "China claims sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal; PH says it has no legal basis," GMA News
30 January 2024. "Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security," Al Jazeera
28 January 2024. "ASEAN ministers to express concern over actions in disputed South China Sea," GMA News
24 January 2024. "Philippine says armed forces to ensure 'unimpeded and peaceful' exploration in South China Sea," Reuters
18 January 2024. "China, Philippines seek better communication, management of conflicts in South China Sea," Reuters
15 January 2024. "Philippines plans military upgrades to disputed South China Sea outposts," Al Jazeera
10 January 2024. "Leaders of Philippines, Indonesia hold talks on S.China Sea, ASEAN bloc," Reuters
2023 News
20 December 2023. "Defense chief Teodoro rebukes China over South China Sea claims," INQUIRER.net
12 December 2023. "PH tells China: Stop operations in WPS," Manila Bulletin
11 December 2023. "Philippines summons Chinese envoy over sea confrontations," The Philippine Star
10 December 2023. "US, EU envoys express concern over China's latest actions vs. PH vessels in WPS," GMA News
10 December 2023. "Another group of PH vessels on resupply mission rammed, blasted with water cannon," Manila Bulletin
09 December 2023. "Philippines accuses China of targeting fishing boats in South China Sea," Al Jazeera
07 December 2023. "House committed to protecting PH territorial integrity in WPS," Philippine News Agency
03 December 2023. "Philippines accuses Chinese vessels of 'swarming' reef off its coast," Al Jazeera
23 November 2023. "PH, US maritime patrols shadowed by Chinese ship - Brawner," Philippine News Agency
16 November 2023. "PH tells China: Remove all illegal structures in WPS," CNN Philippines
13 November 2023. "Marcos calls on China to follow UNCLOS, international law on South China Sea," GMA News
12 November 2023. "Allies back Philippines after new water cannon attack by China," The Philippine Star
02 November 2023. "China intruding in Bajo de Masinloc, PH waters- DFA," Manila Bulletin
31 October 2023. "PH Navy frigate patrols Bajo de Masinloc; China sends naval, air forces," Manila Bulletin
23 October 2023. "DFA summons Chinese envoy; protests latest Ayungin incident" Philippine News Agency
22 October 2023. "Philippine, China vessels collide off Ayungin Shoal," GMA News
16 October 2023. "Philippines demands China halt 'dangerous and offensive' actions in S.C. Sea," Reuters
30 September 2023. "US House panel slams China's activities in South China Sea," ABS-CBN News
25 September 2023. "Philippines removes South China Sea 'floating barrier' installed by China," Al Jazeera
18 September 2023. "DFA airs serious concern over reported reef, coral damage in WPS," INQUIRER.net
18 September 2023. "‘PCG: 'Extensive' marine damage seen in Rozul Reef, Escoda Shoal," Philippine News Agency
14 September 2023. "‘Concerning resurgence’: AFP reports more Chinese fishing vessels swarming West PH Sea," CNN Philippines
11 September 2023. "Gibo: 10-dash line shows China’s expansionist policy," The Philippine Star
09 September 2023. "Chinese boat stuck in Ayungin rejects PH help," Philippine News Agency
09 September 2023. "AFP denounces China Coast Guard's recent action at Ayungin Shoal as act of bullying," The Philippine Star
08 September 2023. "White House: PH, US, Japan held talks on disputed seas," ABS-CBN News
08 September 2023. "Albanese vows support for PH in South China Sea row," Inquirer.net
06 September 2023. "Coercive activities': Marcos Jr. hits militarization, dangerous maneuvers in South China Sea during ASEAN meeting," ABS-CBN News
04 September 2023. "PH, US conduct bilateral sail in West Philippine Sea," CNN Philippines
31 August 2023. "PH rejects, protests China’s expanded 10-dash line in South China Sea," CNN Philippines
26 August 2023. "Australia, Philippines hold military drills, plan South China Sea patrols," Al Jazeera
24 August 2023. "Solon: India ready to support PH on its WPS claim," Philippine News Agency
18 August 2023. "Don’t fall for China lies about West Philippine Sea – NSC," The Philippine Star
17 August 2023. "Philippine Foreign Secretary Calls for China to Reduce Tensions in South China Sea," The Diplomat
17 August 2023. "PH renews call on maintaining peace amid tensions over West PH Sea," CNN Philippines
17 August 2023. "Use of force, threat in WPS sabotage shared stewardship – DFA," The Philippine Star
16 August 2023. "PH's dispute resolution in SCS to influence Indo-Pacific future — Manalo," Manila Bulletin
16 August 2023. "PH bats for UNCLOS-based COC in South China Sea," Philippine News Agency
09 August 2023. "US and China spar over Philippine shipwreck-turned-military outpost," The Guardian
09 August 2023. "ASEAN, China to hold South China Sea code of conduct talks in Manila from Aug. 22 to 24," CNN Philippines
08 August 2023. "China ‘unreachable’ during water cannon incident in West Philippine Sea – DFA," CNN Philippines
07 August 2023. "Philippines tells China it will not abandon post in disputed reef," Reuters
07 August 2023. "Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over water cannon incident in disputed South China Sea," Associated Press
02 August 2023. "Senate votes for revised resolution on West Philippine Sea," Philippine Daily Inquirer
14 July 2023. "China and Asean agree on guidelines to expedite South China Sea negotiations," Strait Times
13 July 2023. "22 countries show solidarity with PHL in SCS arbitral award," BusinessMirror
10 July 2023. "AFP, PCG boost patrols vs Chinese ships in West Philippine Sea," The Philippine Star
07 July 2023. "Philippines raises alarm over increase in Chinese boats in disputed sea," Reuters
05 July 2023. "India Revises Stance on China-Philippines Maritime Dispute as New Delhi Looks East," USNI News
30 June 2023. “India and Philippines vow stronger cooperation as both eye China’s regional claims with unease,” South China Morning Post
20 June 2023. “Southeast Asian Nations Move Ahead with Plan for Navy Drills Near Disputed Area of South China Sea,” Associated Press
08 June 2023. “ASEAN to hold first joint military exercise off Indonesia as South China Sea tensions simmer,” ABC News
08 June 2023. “US, Japanese, Philippine Coast Guard Ships Stage Law Enforcement Drills Near South China Sea,” Associated Press
01 June 2023. “China, Philippines Territorial Claims Trigger Buoy Battle in South China Sea,” Voice of America English News
28 April 2023. “Philippines reports ‘confrontation’ with China in South China Sea,” Al Jazeera
22 March 2023. “Galvez, Austin Hit China’s Deployment in West Philippine Sea,” Philippine Star
15 March 2023. “EU Eyes More Naval Visits in Disputed South China Sea,” Associated Press
11 March 2023. “Philippines Says South China Sea Concerns Go Beyond US-China Rivalry,” Philippine Star
10 March 2023. "PCG: Fewer Chinese Vessels in WPS but Warship Remains,” INQUIRER.net
08 March 2023. "Philippines Launches Strategy of Publicizing Chinese Actions,” Associated Press
04 March 2023. “South China Sea Code of Conduct Talks Resume Next Week,” Manila Bulletin
03 March 2023. “Quad Countries Express Concern Over Militarization of Disputed Asian Seas,” Voice of America
28 February 2023. “Philippines’ Marcos Jr Urges Military to Focus on South China Sea,” Al Jazeera
22 February 2023. “PH, Australia Eye Joint Patrols in South China Sea,” Manila Bulletin
18 February 2023. “PBBM Won’t Invoke MDT Over Laser Incident in South China Sea,” Manila Bulletin
15 February 2023. “More Nations Rally Behind PH After Laser Dispute with China,” CNN Philippines
14 February 2023. “Marcos Summons Chinese Envoy Over ‘Military-Grade Laser’ Incident,” Philippine News Agency
14 February 2023. “Philippines files protest over China’s laser use in sea dispute,” Al Jazeera
13 February 2023. “Manila Accuses China of ‘Dangerous’ Manoeuvers in South China Sea,” Al Jazeera
09 February 2023. “Marcos, Kishida Express ‘Serious Concern’ in East, South China Seas,” Manila Bulletin
08 February 2023. “Philippines Eyes South China Sea Patrols with US, Australia,” Associated Press
10 January 2023. “Philippine Top Court Voids Old South China Sea Energy Deal," CNN
05 January 2023. “Marcos, Xi Vow to Ensure Peace in South China Sea,” Manila Bulletin
2022 News
22 December 2022. "DND to Military: Strengthen Presence in West Philippine Sea,” GMA News Online
21 December 2022. “PH Calls out China for ‘Reclamation Activities’ in WPS,” Manila Bulletin
19 December 2022. “Military Says Chinese Vessels ‘Challenged, shadowed’ Phl Boat to Ayungin Shoal,” Philippine Star
14 December 2022. “Senate Adopts Reso Denouncing China’s Continued Harassment in PH Maritime Territory,” Manila Bulletin
14 December 2022. “DND: China’s Latest Swarming of WPS Features ‘Unacceptable’,” Manila Bulletin
07 December 2022. “South China Sea Code of Conduct in Second Round of Talks, but Far From Completion – DFA Official,” CNN Philippines
25 November 2022. “Hagedorn Pursues ‘Marine Protected Area’ Declaration of this Part of WPS,” Manila Bulletin
24 November 2022. “South China Sea Code of Conduct Negotiations Expected Next Year,” Manila Bulletin
24 November 2022. “Philippines Asks China for Explanation Over Latest Sea Feud," Associated Press
22 November 2022. “Marcos Jr: PH to Send Note Verbale to China After Pag-asa Island Incident,” INQUIRER.net
21 November 2022. “Philippine Military Says China ‘Forcefully Retrieved’ Floating Object in South China Sea,” Reuters
19 November 2022. “New Zealand Backs PH’s Claims Over South China Sea,” Manila Bulletin
16 November 2022. “Exclusive: Kamala Harris to Visit Philippine Islands at Edge of South China Sea Dispute” Reuters
14 November 2022. “Still no Progress on South China Sea Code of Conduct After ASEAN Summit, Marcos Says,” CNN Philippines
13 November 2022. “ ‘South China Sea Must Remain Sea of Peace, Security, Stability’ – Marcos,” Manila Bulletin
27 October 2022. “Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Bill Prohibiting Foreign Ships’ Incursions,” The Diplomat
06 October 2022. “AFP Resupplies Troops at Ayungin Shoal,” Manila Bulletin
11 August 2022. “Discussions on South China Sea Code of Conduct not yet Over – DFA,” Manila Bulletin
09 August 2022. “PH Asserts Position on South China Sea at ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting,” Manila Bulletin
12 July 2022.“Philippine Foreign Secretary Hails South China Sea Ruling on 6th Anniversary,” The Diplomat
24 June 2022.“Philippines Nixes Joint Maritime Resource Exploration Talks with China,” The Diplomat
31 May 2022. “Sea Feud with China Flares as Marcos Prepares for Presidency,” Associated Press
27 May 2022. “Philippines’ Marcos Pledges to Uphold Landmark South China Sea Ruling,” The Diplomat
20 May 2022. “Philippines Establishes Coast Guard Outposts in Disputed Sea,” Associated Press
27 April 2022. “Philippines Pulls Hollywood Action Flick From Cinemas Over South China Sea Map,” CNN Philippines
11 April 2022. “Duterte, Xi Talk South China Sea in Virtual Summit,” The Diplomat
30 March 2022. “Philippines Protests Chinese Ship Incident in South China Sea,” The Japan Times
21 March 2022. “China has Fully Militarized Three Islands in South China Sea, US Admiral Says,” The Guardian
2021 News
28 December 2021. “More incursions, more protests: A look back at PH-China relations, maritime row in 2021,” CNN Philippines.
3 December 2021. “US, EU concerned at China’s ‘problematic’ actions in disputed sea,” Aljazeera.
25 November 2021. “Philippines rejects China’s demand to remove ship from shoal,” Associated Press.
18 November 2021. “Philippines tells China to ‘back off’ after South China Sea clash,” Aljazeera.
1 November 2021. “PH orders Netflix to pull out drama 'Pine Gap' over 9-dash line,” Philippine News Agency.
22 October 2021. “Philippines Steps up Diplomatic Protests to Beijing over South China Sea,” Benar News.
22 September 2021. “Duterte: No amount of disregard can diminish PH's arbitral win over China,” CNN Philippines.
10 September 2021. “Philippines vows to ignore China maritime law, seeks US help,” Aljazeera.
3 September 2021. “US helps PH strengthen maritime domain awareness,” Philippine News Agency.
19 July 2021. “Palace says coast guard drove away Chinese ship from West Philippine Sea,” ABS-CBN News.
13 July 2021. “DENR to look into report of ships dumping waste in West Philippine Sea,” PhilStar.
13 July 2021. “Hague ruling provides PH, world framework for greater cooperation,” Philippine News Agency.
12 July 2021. “US warns China it stands behind South China Sea ruling and is committed to Philippine defense,” CNN.
24 June 2021. “Fisherfolk Urge Navy to Drive Away China Ships in Disputed Sea,” Business World.
16 June 2021. “US Calls China’s Conduct in South China Sea ‘Unlawful,’ ” Radio Free Asia.
09 June 2021. “ASEAN, China Agree to Exercise Self-Restraint, Avoid Disputes in South China Sea,” CNN Philippines
04 June 2021. “PH, Japan Defense Execs Express ‘Grave Concern’ over South China Sea Issue,” Rappler
29 May 2021. “Statement: On the Continuing Illegal Presence and Activities of Chinese Vessels in the Pag-asa Islands,” DFA
26 May 2021. “Out in Force: Philippine South China Sea Patrols Are Way Up,” Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, Center for Strategic and International Studies
22 May 2021. “Philippines, China Convene Mechanism to Ease Tensions, Explore Cooperation in South China Sea,” DFA
18 May 2021. “Statement: On the Philippines’ Protest of 17 May 2021 against China’s Moratorium on Fishing in the South China Sea,” DFA
12 May 2021. “Fisherfolk Group Says Filipino Fishers Have Lost Control of Scarborough Shoal,” Manila Bulletin
04 May 2021. “AFP Eyes Logistic Hub in Pag-asa Island for Uninterrupted WPS Patrols,” Philippine Daily Inquirer
03 May 2021. “Statement: On the Illegal Presence of the Chinese Coast Guard in Bajo de Masinloc, and Their Belligerent Actions against the Philippine Coast Guard,” DFA.
23 April 2021. "DFA Protests Anew Illegal Presence of Chinese Vessels in Philippine Waters," DFA
01 April 2021. “Illegal Structures Spotted in PH Feature in WPS: AFP,” Philippine News Agency
01 April 2021. “US, Philippines Discuss Chinese ‘Swarming’ in South China Sea,” Al Jazeera
29 March 2021. “Philippine Fighters Fly over Chinese Flotilla in South China Sea,” CNN
25 March 2021. “Philippines, Vietnam Press China over Vessels Massing in South China Sea,” Reuters
22 March 2021. “Philippines Asks Chinese Fishing Flotilla Leave Disputed South China Sea Reef,” CNN
23 February 2021. “Satellite Imagery Reveals China Building ‘Full-Blown Military Bases’ in Disputed Sea,” Nine News
17 February 2021. “US Steps Up Challenges to Chinese-Claimed Islands in South China Sea,” CNN
10 February 2021. “Philippines to Beef Up Naval Presence in Disputed South China Sea,” Straits Times
5 February 2021. “US Warship Sails Near Chinese Islands in South China Sea,” Philippine Daily Inquirer
27 January 2021. “Philippines Protests New China Coast Guard Law,” Philippine Daily Inquirer