The current tensions between China and the Philippines have become "increasingly concerning," with the "potential to unnecessarily escalate into a crisis that could destabilize the economic development trajectory of the Philippines, China, and the broader Asian region," warned Cecilio K Pedro, President...
China and Philippines Quarrel Over South China Sea Collision More Reuters FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea, March 9, 2023/File Photo By Neil Jerome Mo...
another hotly disputed area where tensions have flared on and off. Philippine officials say water cannons could damage their ships’ engines, or even capsize the smaller vessels. China called its move a “necessary measure,” accusing the Philippines of violating China’...
In June, when the Philippine Navy tried to resupply troops stationed on the Sierra Madre, the Chinese tried to block the delivery. They had bladed weapons and spears with them, Gen. Romeo Brawner, the Philippines' military chief of staff, said. A Filipino Navy SEAL lost his right thumb ...
The locals could have benefited from cooperation in fisheries, oil, and gas production, he said, adding that escalating tensions in the South China Sea is harmful to realizing regional prosperity in the long term. The regional security situation had been relatively stable, but the Philippines' rec...
BEIJING/MANILA--China accused the Philippines on Friday of having “provoked trouble” in the South China Sea with U.S. backing, which Manila denied, as tensions between the two neighbors continue. “The Philippine side, with U.S. support and solicitation, has been stirring up trouble in man...
By Manolo Serapio Jr. (Bloomberg) –The Philippines and Australia kicked off their first joint maritime patrols on Saturday, days after the Southeast Asian nation concluded a similar activity with the US...
"The Philippines' comments are just frightening words to scare people, deliberately exaggerating regional tensions with treacherous intent, and its plots will not succeed," Hong said, when asked about the warning to the Philippine aircraft.
China's bold moves in the Pacific Rim have heightened tensions with Taiwan, the U.S. and across the region. Here are the latest developments.
MANILA--The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands, and is testing the feasibility of its use in a regional conflict, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reut