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MANILA, Philippines — Beijing is deploying a “huge force” to prevent a flotilla of Filipino fishing boats and other small vessels under the Atin Ito Coalition from reaching Panatag or Scarborough Shoal, according to a US-based maritime expert.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines would keep a closer guard on reefs, shoals and islets in its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, alarmed by reports of new reclamation activities by China, which Beijing denied.
MANILA, Philippines — Excessive maritime claims advanced by China and two other claimants in the South China Sea (SCS) were the most operationally challenged by United States forces under the Freedom of Navigation program, according to the latest annual US Department of Defense FON report.
MANILA, Philippines — Starting this week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will implement stricter rules for the issuance of tourist visas to Chinese nationals, citing cases of fraudulently acquired visas and crimes related to Philippine offshore gaming operator or POGO firms.
MANILA, Philippines — As Beijing continues to cite Philippine officials who supposedly agreed or were privy to its secret deal with Manila on Ayungin Shoal, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) made it clear yesterday that no Cabinet-level official had approved any Chinese proposal.
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino and US troops fired missiles and artillery at an imaginary “invasion” force during war games at the La Paz sand dunes in Laoag, Ilocos Norte as part of the Balikatan exercise.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is ready to deepen cooperation with the European Union and EU member states on maritime safety and security, maritime domain awareness and ocean governance.
MANILA, Philippines — Two days after two of its ships were attacked and damaged with water cannons by the Chinese coast guard, the Philippine government yesterday summoned Beijing’s second highest diplomat in Manila to relay its protest and demand that Chinese ships immediately leave Panatag Shoal where the attacks took place.