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MANILA, Philippines — While discussions with Beijing “on areas of cooperation” continue, the Philippines remains firm in its position on Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, where the Chinese have intensified acts of aggression, including ramming a Philippine Coast Guard ship on several occassions.
THE military yesterday said it has monitored 207 Chinese vessels at several features in the contested West Philippine Sea (WPS) in the South China Sea, the highest number recorded this year during a one-week monitoring period.
MANILA, Philippines — At least 207 Chinese vessels were spotted crowding the West Philippine Sea last week, breaking the previous week's record-high even after a powerful storm swept through the area.
MANILA, Philippines — Frowning at the idea of foreign states partnering with each other against a particular country, China yesterday questioned the motive behind Japan and Australia’s efforts to strengthen ties, with the supposed goal of supporting the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) amid continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Reporters asked AFP chief Romeo Brawner at what point he’ll seek allies’ help in West Philippine Sea rotations-resupplie“When our troops are already hungry, they don’t have food anymore because our resupply missions have been blocked and they’re on the verge of dying,” he replied.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has sent a note verbale to Beijing following repeated collisions between both countries’ vessels near Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will maintain a constant presence in Escoda Shoal to prevent China from realizing its “fantasy” of controlling the region inside Philippine territory, an official of the National Maritime Council (NMC) said yesterday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy spotted 203 Chinese vessels near the country's nine occupied features in the West Philippine Sea last week — marking Beijing's largest naval presence in the contested waters since the start of the year.