PH, US reaffirm ‘ironclad’ alliance

Washington has backed Manila’s transparency policy, which exposes Beijing’s illegal actions in the West Philippine Sea, as the United States renewed its “ironclad commitment” to defend its ally under the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) in the face of growing regional tensions over Beijing’s expansive claims in the South China Sea. In a phone conversation

Philippines Says It Did Not Surrender Sabina Shoal To China

eurasiareview.com - 16/Sep 22:33

By Jason Gutierrez Filipino officials tried to reassure the Philippine public Monday that they had not surrendered Manila’s claim of sovereign...

West PH Sea: Record 11 China warships spotted in Escoda after BRP Magbanua exit

inquirer.net - 24/Sep 11:39

MANILA, Philippines — The biggest number of Chinese warships to date have been observed in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, just...

AFP: No Chinese drills in WPS as Beijing claimed

inquirer.net - 05:40

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Sunday said it had not monitored any Chinese military exercises near Panatag...

PH mulls leasing foreign ships to expand West Philippine Sea presence

inquirer.net - 19/Sep 14:09

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is open to leasing ships from other countries to expand its presence in the West Philippine Sea, said the...

Quad to talk maritime security as China tensions grow

thewest.com.au - 20/Sep 22:56

The leaders of the Quad are meeting in President Joe Biden's hometown, where they're set to discuss Beijing's clashes with neighbours in the South...

Philippines open to leasing ships to grow presence in West Philippine Sea

philstar.com - 19/Sep 10:15

The Philippines has not ruled out leasing ships from other nations to increase its naval fleet and expand its presence in the contested waters of the...