Rappler's latest stories on Mischief Reef
China condemns U.S. navy sail-by in disputed South China Sea
The US Navy says the USS Gabrielle Giffords littoral combat ship sailed near Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands, and the USS Wayne E. Meyer guided-missile destroyer passed the Paracel Islands
Q and A: How can PH get Mischief Reef back from China?
Hawaii-based South China Sea expert Alexander Vuving talks to Rappler about fears of a big war erupting in the disputed seas, the role of the Philippines as a 'swing state' between the US and China, and how he thinks President Duterte should manage the dispute moving forward
AFP chief careful, quiet on West PH Sea
'I'm sorry, I can't make statements,' Philippine military chief General Carlito Galvez Jr tells reporters, but gives assurances 'the AFP is doing its best' to protect Philippine territory
De Lima: Chinese missiles in Spratlys 'wake-up call' for PH
'Not since the Japanese invasion of World War II has the Philippines been exposed to such a real and physical threat to its territorial integrity and national sovereignty,' says Senator Leila de Lima
Malacañang 'confident' Chinese missiles 'not directed' at PH
Yet the Palace expresses concern over the reported new missiles and says the issue will be addressed through 'diplomatic means'
Beijing 'installs missiles' on South China Sea islands
The US network CNBC reports, citing sources close to US intelligence, the Chinese army installed anti-ship and air-to-air defenses on outposts also claimed by Vietnam and the Philippines over the last 30 days
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Cayetano: PH eyeing protest vs China planes on Mischief Reef
'We're taking the diplomatic action,' says Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano after two Chinese military planes were reportedly seen on Panganiban Reef (Mischief Reef)
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Pagsasanla ng kasarinlan ang bagong diplomasya
Tuluyan na bang tatalikuran ang soberanya at kasarinlan dahil sa pragmatismo? Hindi ba ito pagtataksil sa bayan?
READ: Text of Hague court ruling affirming PH rights over Mischief Reef
'Mischief Reef... fall within areas where only the Philippines possesses possible entitlements to maritime zones under the Convention.... Accordingly, the Philippines – and not China – possesses sovereign rights with respect to resources in these areas,' reads the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in July 2016
Malacañang on China buildup on PH reef: What do you want us to do?
(UPDATED) Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque again downplays continued militarization by China of artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea
Photos show China's massive construction, runway on PH reef
China ignores a ruling of the UN-backed Permanent Court of Arbitration that declared Mischief Reef a part of the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone
China protests after U.S. warship sails near island
Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang says the actions of the USS John S McCain have violated Chinese and international law seriously impairing the country s sovereignty and security
Beijing's South China Sea outposts nearly set for missile deployment – report
The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative says Beijing s Fiery Cross Reef base in the Spratly Islands now has 12 hardened shelters 4 more than seen in February with retractable roofs that can house missile launchers
China condemns U.S. after warship sails near South China Sea reef
3rd UPDATE China claims the USS Dewey trespassed in its territorial waters
IN PHOTOS: The China build-up
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the military to occupy and build structures in Philippine territory in the South China Sea China has been building its own way before this
Demand rent from China for occupying PH reefs – analyst
Lawyer and doctoral candidate Perfecto Boy Caparas also stresses the need to revive preserve and protect the marine ecosystem in the Spratly Islands
Duterte adviser bares plan to fix PH runway in West PH Sea
The Philippines only runway in the disputed territory has been dilapidated due to forced neglect
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China feared to house missiles in PH's Mischief Reef
Subi Reef which is close to Pag Asa Island in Palawan s Kalayaan Island Group may also house missiles soon according to US officials interviewed by Reuters
Satellite imagery shows ecocide in South China Sea
Poaching of giant clam shells is causing massive scarring of coral reefs
Australian aircraft flies near China's artificial island
The Australian freedom of navigation operation is revealed in the wake of renewed tension between China and the US over the latter s deployment of its most advanced surveillance aircraft to the region
When the Philippines and China sang, danced on a Manila Bay cruise
As the Philippines and China sparred over Mischief Reef President Jiang Zemin charmed Philippine officials with his rendition of Western classics during his state visit after the 1996 APEC summit in Subic
'Balance of power,' Aquino says of US ship in West PH Sea
I see no issue as to this US Navy ship traversing under international law in waters that should be free to be traveled upon by any country the Philippine leader says in welcoming the move
IN PHOTOS: Philippines challenges China in The Hague
In photos emailed to Rappler the Permanent Court of Arbitration gives us a glimpse of the closed door hearings pitting Manila against Beijing
Binay hits Philippine team vs China in The Hague
Vice President Jejomar Binay is pushing for bilateral talks between Manila and Beijing because according to him the Philippines needs China s money
Vietnam, PH most concerned about China disputes
The Pew Research Center however says there is little concern worldwide about territorial disputes with China
Hague tribunal sets new deadline for Philippines
The Philippines ends the first two rounds of oral arguments at The Hague Netherlands in its historic case against China over the West Philippine Sea
Bishops issue prayer for PH, China
We cannot represent the Philippines in the international court but we can certainly represent the Philippines before God reelected CBCP head Archbishop Socrates Villegas says
China on talks with PH: No need to drop case
Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua says dropping the case is not a precondition to talks but it seems the Philippine side itself shut the door to secure that they have a strong position at the tribunal
Tribunal sets 2nd round of PH arguments
2nd UPDATE This second round of oral arguments is routine and indicates that judges want clarifications a member of the Philippine delegation tells Rappler
Filipinos' trust in China drops to all-time low
An SWS survey also shows that the West Philippine Sea dispute has become the Philippines 5th most followed news event
EXPLAINER: Philippines' 5 arguments vs China
In a nutshell Rappler explains the Philippines 5 arguments in its historic case against China over the West Philippine Sea
PH: China 'irreversibly damaged' environment
China s island building adds a new dimension to Manila s case against Beijing It wasn t part of the Philippines original arguments in January 2013
Vietnam, 4 countries attend PH-China hearing
Next to the Philippines Vietnam is the Southeast Asian country that most actively challenges China s claim over the South China Sea
FULL TEXT: The Philippines' opening salvo at The Hague
China has pursued its activities in these disputed maritime areas with overwhelming force The Philippines can only counter by invoking international law
PH to Hague tribunal: China threatens law of the sea
The Philippines says UNCLOS shows that principles trump power; that law triumphs over force; and that right prevails over might
Philippines in full force on 1st day at The Hague
UPDATED The Philippine government publishes behind the scenes photos of the first day of the historic hearings about the South China Sea
PH vs China at The Hague: '80% of fish' at stake
On China s ancient arguments a Supreme Court senior justice says The world has rotated a trillion times and you cannot bring this up anymore
Philippines vows to smash China's strongest argument
Speaking to Rappler a Supreme Court senior justice says the UNCLOS tribunal is the only forum where we can beat China – where warships warplanes atomic bombs don’t count
IN PHOTOS: China's creeping expansion
China is busy building military fortresses in the West Philippine Sea
#AnimatED: China’s reclamation in Spratlys needs ASEAN response
Our giant neighbor is literally digging in while expanding its ground in the South China Sea dispute
Philippines 'cute little submissive' of US – Chinese media
Global Times tabloid: After being the cute little submissive of the US all these years Manila has gained only a handful of second hand weapons and an empty sense of security let alone any real enhancement of its army s combat capability
China reclamation may cut PH access to West PH Sea
The Armed Forces of the Philippines says current activities on Mischief Reef – just 23 nautical miles from Philippine controlled Ayungin Shoal – threatens all our areas
Leftist lawmaker wants more troops, ships in West PH Sea
President Aquino should fortify our positions in the area to counter China’s aggressive acts says Bayan Muna Representative Neri Colmenares
