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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United States yesterday launched their first-ever joint patrols in the West Philippine Sea amid a strengthening of ties between the two nations in the face of China’s growing belligerence in asserting its maritime claims.
MANILA: US and Philippine troops began joint maritime and air patrols off the Southeast Asian country on Tuesday, President Ferdinand Marcos said, as the countries seek to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.The longtime treaty allies agreed in February to resume joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea, which Beijing claims almost entirely.
Joint maritime and air patrols in the South China Sea between the Philippines and the United States military were launched on Tuesday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said, describing it as a "significant initiative".
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United States started the joint maritime and aerial patrols in the West Philippine Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday.
MANILA, Philippines — The National Security Council (NSC) opposed the civilian-led "Christmas convoy" on BRP Sierra Madre amid heightened tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
MANILA, Philippines — After a week of drifting at sea, four fishermen have been rescued by another fisherman who saw their smoke signal as he was sailing along the waters off Candelaria in Zambales, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
MANILA, Philippines — On the night of Sept. 12, 1748 the British East India Co. ship Scarborough struck the now-famous reef of the same name while on its way from England to China.
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 20) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raised his concern about China’s rampant building of bases in the West Philippine Sea during a security talk in Hawaii.