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Beijing names islands in disputed South China Sea
The notice lists the Chinese names and coordinates of 80 islands, reefs, seamounts, shoals and ridges, 55 of them submerged in water
Carpio corrects China ship owner's apology: Recto Bank not part of Spratlys
Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio says Recto Bank is within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, 'beyond the territorial sea of any island in the Spratlys'
DND to investigate China missile test in West Philippine Sea
The Philippine government will look into a US report that China tested ballistic missiles near the Spratlys, a move the Pentagon called 'disturbing'
[ANALYSIS] China’s new Great Wall
China has not stopped building imaginary walls to protect its maritime Silk Road, and the Philippines will soon be a part of the defense line
TIMELINE: Skirmishes, standoffs, harassment in West Philippine Sea
These incidents in the Philippines-China row typically don't just target state authorities but also affect local fisherfolks
Dissecting Duterte’s amped-up West Philippine Sea rhetoric
President Rodrigo Duterte's stronger words on the sea dispute so far revolve around one specific part of the West Philippine Sea – Pag-asa Island. Here's why it's special to him.
Spratlys part of China territory? Malacañang reminds Beijing of Hague ruling
'China should avoid performing acts that will place at risk the Filipino fishermen fishing in the disputed areas,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
IN PHOTOS: Philippines, Vietnam navies play games on disputed South China Sea island
The Philippine and Vietnamese navies spend an afternoon of camaraderie at the Philippine-occupied Northeast Cay in the Spratlys
China builds weather stations in West Philippine Sea
China reportedly installs these weather stations on Fiery Cross Reef, Subi Reef, and Mischief Reef in the West Philippine Sea
Chinese destroyer sails extremely close to U.S. warship
A Chinese Luyang destroyer has approached the USS Decatur in 'an unsafe and unprofessional maneuver in the vicinity of Gaven Reef in the South China Sea,' says US Pacific Fleet spokesman Commander Nate Christensen
[OPINION] Flashpoint Ayungin
The latest harassment of Philippine troops by China in Ayungin is part of a pattern. In 2013, the Armed Forces had already reported that China eyed to occupy the shoal which lies within the country's EEZ.
Duterte 'seriously concerned' about Navy soldiers harassed by China chopper
While Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has refrained from speaking publicly about the Ayungin Shoal incident, he conveyed concern about it in a confidential meeting
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China chopper harasses PH rubber boat in Ayungin Shoal – lawmaker
Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano does not categorically call it a form of 'harassment' in the West Philippine Sea, as he prefers to label it an 'incident'
China deploys new weapons systems to Paracel Islands
Nearby, the Philippines begins 'long-delayed repairs' to its runway on the Spratly Islands in the West Philippine Sea, says the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
More than 1,600 Chinese structures in South China Sea
From basketball courts to buildings with radar equipment, nearly 800 of these Chinese structures can be found in the West Philippine Sea
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Vietnam calls on China to withdraw missiles from Spratlys
'Vietnam requests that China, as a major regional and global power, show responsibility in the maintenance of peace and stability in the East Sea, stop militarization and withdraw military equipments illegally deployed on structures under Vietnam's sovereignty,' reads a statement of Vietnam's Foreign Ministry
Trillanes seeks Senate probe into China missiles in Spratlys
(UPDATED) 'This alleged militarization of the West Philippine Sea is very alarming and it poses a big threat to the country's national defense and security,' says Senator Antonio Trillanes IV in a resolution
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
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] Missing the forest for the trees
Indeed, China is emerging as the Duterte regime’s ultimate patron – as investor, infrastructure builder, labor and material supplier, and money lender – in a modern-day sort of colonial arrangement
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
Duterte says he will sail to Benham Rise next week
Will it end up like his promise to ride a jet ski to the Spratlys?
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
[OPINION] Letting China into Benham Rise: History lessons for Duterte and Cayetano
With 20 years of experience dealing with China behind us, the Philippines should not let its guard down
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
As China aims for 'world-class army', Asia starts to worry
Xi's call to build a military that can "fight and win" has alarmed China's neighbors, several of whom are embroiled in tense border disputes with the superpower
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 rejects 'irresponsible' U.S. remarks on South China Sea
The Chinese foreign ministry accuses certain countries outside the region of making erroneous remarks driven by ulterior motives
China should pay and go
As China and the Philippines engage in bilateral talks Manila should revisit the South China Sea arbitral award and not sleep on its rights
China condemns U.S. after warship sails near South China Sea reef
3rd UPDATE China claims the USS Dewey trespassed in its territorial waters
PH Navy commits to deliver materials for Pag-asa repairs soon
But there is no timeline yet for the construction activities
PH plans for Pag-asa to test Duterte's friendship with China
(UPDATED) How far China goes to react to Philippine plans to develop Pag-asa island – and how President Rodrigo Duterte responds – will show how the friendship between the two countries really works
Pag-asa residents watch China build 'city' in neighboring reef
They have learned to co exist with the Chinese Their bigger question is when can the Philippine government build facilities to make the island more liveable?
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When we defied China
President Duterte still has a chance to salvage the national honor by proceeding with his original plan to raise the Philippine flag on Pag asa
Duterte cancels plan to raise flag in Spratlys
UPDATED President Rodrigo Duterte says he is complying with China s request for him not to push through with this Independence Day plan
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
PH military mulls occupying submerged rocks inside EEZ
That s an order from the President and I intend to carry that out says General Eduardo Año on Friday April 7
Driven away from Scarborough Shoal, Filipino fishermen now train in China
Outside the diplomatic arena China’s decision to explore a different approach and strategy in dealing with Filipino fishermen appears to be shaky
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
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Duterte to visit China again in May – report
I look forward to meeting Xi Jinping again the Chinese Foreign Ministry reportedly quotes President Rodrigo Duterte as saying
China muted after Tillerson vows islands blockade
UPDATED We re going to have to send China a clear signal that first the island building stops and second your access to those islands is also not going to be allowed Rex Tillerson says
PH defense chief plans to visit troops in West PH Sea
UPDATED Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says he will await the recommendation of the military on when he could visit the troops there
On China 'militarizing' Spratlys: 'Nothing we can do'
UPDATED We cannot stop China at this point in time we will continue to pursue peaceful means at which all of these militarization can be prevented Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr says
China says weapons in South China Sea not militarization
Foreign ministry spokesman: To conduct construction on China s own territory and deploy necessary national defense facilities is quite normal
