Philippines enacts maritime laws to strengthen sovereignty amid South China Sea tensions

Nov 15, 2024

The Philippines, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has enacted two new maritime laws designed to safeguard the nation's contested territory in the South China...

China sees red, issues warning as Philippine activists sail towards disputed reef

May 16, 2024

Philippine activists have embarked on a voyage towards a disputed reef in the South China Sea, prompting China to issue warnings against Manila for...

Philippine Coast Guard accuses China of AIS spoofing to stir public alarm in Zambales

Dec 15, 2024

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, accused China of using automatic identification system (AIS) spoofing to mislead...

Philippines accuses Chinese state media of spreading propaganda over South China sea pollution claims

Mar 05, 2025

Philippine officials accused a Chinese government-owned broadcaster of spreading misleading information and propaganda following its claim that a Philippine vessel was intentionally polluting the...

Philippines to ramp up military in disputed sea after Chinese 'encroachment'

Dec 23, 2022

This comes a few days after China's alleged reclamation activities in features of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, parts of which...

China lashes out at Philippines over joint drills with US, Japan

Nov 16, 2025

This comes amid the Philippines, United States and Japan conducting another round of maritime drills in the South China Sea, which is known as...