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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s coast guard accused the Philippines of deliberately crashing one of its ships into a Chinese vessel early Monday near Sabina Shoal, a new flashpoint in the increasingly alarming territorial disputes between the countries in the South China Sea.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has asserted its right to operate within Escoda Shoal, located within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), amid growing tensions with China over the contested area.
When one thinks of Filipino values, the concept of "bayanihan" easily comes to mind. In English, this loosely translates to working together to accomplish a difficult task. It is normally depicted as a community carrying the nipa hut of one of its members to transfer it to a different location. Bayanihan is a manifestation of unity, resilience, and the high regard that community members have for one another.
MANILA, Philippines — Chinese boats were spotted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) while patrolling Sabina Shoal, the agency said on Friday.
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese research vessel has been “surveying” in the vicinity of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal near Palawan since July 25, according to a defense and maritime security expert tracking movements of vessels in the South China Sea.
MANILA, Philippines — A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel was reportedly seen intercepting two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels near the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.
NEW DELHI: China on Monday accused the Philippines of causing significant harm to the coral reef ecosystem in the Nansha Islands, located in the South China Sea, due to the "illegal" beaching of Philippine warships in the area. The Chinese ministry of Natural Resources released a detailed report stating that the prolonged presence of these warships near Second Thomas Shoal has "gravely damaged" the diversity, stability, and sustainability of the reef ecosystem.
MANILA: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is committed to sustaining a presence in a disputed area of the South China Sea to ensure China does not carry out reclamation activities at the Sabina Shoal, its spokesperson said on Monday. The coast guard said on Saturday it had deployed a ship to Sabina Shoal, where it accused China of building an artificial island, amid an escalating maritime row, adding two other vessels were in rotational deployment in the area.