Philippines, South China Sea

Hegseth Discusses 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.
Philippines accuses China’s forces of harassing fisheries vessels in the South China Sea
The Philippine coast guard says Chinese coast guard ships and a Chinese navy helicopter harassed a group of Philippine fisheries vessels conducting a scientific survey in a hotly disputed area of the South China Sea,
Hegseth, the Philippines discuss South China Sea
US Secretary of Defense 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 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.
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.
PLA patrols in South China Sea for second day as tensions mount with Philippines
It followed Tuesday’s PLA air patrol over the contested Scarborough Shoal – known as Huangyan Island in China. The Chinese military activities came after the Philippines and the United States held a joint patrol over the South China Sea on Tuesday,
A flurry of international naval drills around the Philippines prompts complaints from Beijing
A flurry of naval drills surrounding the Philippines involving the United States and its partners has prompted complaints ...
China Anger Over US Naval Drills: 'Illegal Claims'
More drills involving U.S., Japanese, and French naval forces are scheduled later this week in the Philippine Sea.
Military contracted plane crashes in Philippines, killing 4, including a U.S. Marine
Four people were killed when a U.S. military-contracted plane crashed in a rice field in southern Philippines on Thursday, ...
US flies joint patrol with the Philippines near shoal region guarded by China
The U.S. and Philippines flew a joint patrol over the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea guarded by Beijing's ...
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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 ...
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Philippines suspends South China Sea survey after China's 'harassment'
MANILA, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The Philippines said on Saturday it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea ...
US Ally Alarmed as China's Warships Stage Show of Force in Coastal Waters
The navy ships were observed as China's coast guard presence near the Philippines' main island reached the 30-day mark.
Philippines Defense Secretary eyes US help in countering China
Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro tells NHK he is optimistic about US President Donald Trump's support to ...