Philippines, South China Sea

China military helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippines patrol plane over South China Sea
A Philippine plane warned a Chinese military helicopter over the South China Sea that it was "flying too close," as tension between the U.S. ally and Beijing soars.
Beijing, Philippines spar over South China Sea claims during Munich conference
While Russia's war against Ukraine and a wavering transatlantic alliance drew the world's attention at this year's Munich Security Conference, sparks also flew over claims in the Sea as debate involving participants representing Beijing and Manila dug into their positions in the region.
Philippines should withdraw missile system from South China Sea, Chinese state media
Chinese state media on Wednesday called on the Philippines to withdraw the United States' "Typhon" intermediate range missile from the South China Sea, saying the Philippines had repeatedly broken its promises by introducing the missile system.
Philippines accuses Chinese plane of flying ‘dangerously’ close to its aircraft over South China Sea
The Philippine coast guard on Tuesday accused a Chinese Navy helicopter of flying "dangerously" close to its patrol plane on Tuesday in a disputed area of the South China Sea.
Philippines says China is 'hindering' its companies from exploring natural resources in the contested South China Sea
The South China Sea is an important shipping route that holds significant oil and gas reserves.
Communist jets clash with Philippine plane over South China Sea
Chinese jets clashed with Philippine planes flying over a disputed archipelago in the South China Sea. Footage shows the Communist military forces warning the Philippine aircraft soaring over the contested Spratly Islands on February 20.
China: Chinese Forces Drive Out Philippine Planes in Bold South China Sea Clash
Tensions soared in the South China Sea on February 20 as Chinese military forces expelled three Philippine aircraft accused of illegally breaching airspace over the disputed Nansha Qundao islands. According to a spokesperson from the People’s Liberation Army,
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Philippines still open to joint exploration with China if legal terms met
Despite rising maritime tensions with China, the Philippines is keeping the door open for possible joint oil and gas ...
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Philippines stance on Typhon missiles unchanged
Malacañang yesterday stood by President Marcos’ conditions for the removal of the US Typhon missile launchers after Chinese ...
Philippines Nabs Alleged Chinese Spies Targeting Marcos Office
The Philippines arrested two more suspected Chinese spies and their local cohorts that it said targeted military camps and ...
Philippines’ Teodoro issues ‘wake-up call’ for Asean unity to ‘resist coercion’
Analysts say the Philippine defence secretary was referring to Asean’s unity being challenged by China on the security and economic fronts.
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Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment
Japanese and Philippine defence chiefs agree to launch ‘strategic dialogue’ amid concerns over China’s moves in region.
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Palawan was never part of China – NHCP
The NHCP denounced the false claim circulating in Chinese social media Rednote that the island of Palawan once belonged to ...
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Beijing told to stop comments on Philippine defence decisions
National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said that the Philippines has "not commented previously ...
French aircraft carrier stages combat drills with Filipinos in disputed sea and visits Philippines
France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and accompanying warships are in the Philippines after holding combat drills with ...