Philippine Coast Guard ship in South China Sea standoff returns to port
The Philippines withdraws its largest coastguard boat from the South China Sea after confrontations with Chinese vessels.
Why China rammed a Philippine ship while 60 Minutes was on board
Chinese ships have repeatedly rammed Philippine ships in the South China Sea. The U.S. has a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines, which could lead to American intervention.
Top Philippine Envoy Says No Deal With China on Ship Pullout
The Philippines did not enter into an agreement with China to pull out its ship from a South China Sea flashpoint, Manila’s top diplomat said Thursday.
Philippines vessel departs disputed South China Sea shoal
The Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua has left Escoda Shoal, a disputed area in the South China Sea, following a five-month deployment, according to a Sunday announcement from the
Navigating Tensions: Philippine Vessel Withdrawal Amidst South China Sea Disputes
The Philippine Coast Guard's BRP Teresa Magbanua returned to port after being blockaded by Chinese vessels at Sabina Shoal. Despite pledges to replace the ship, conditions aboard were dire due to supply shortages and damage.
Philippine and Chinese vessels repeatedly collide in the South China Sea
Each resupply mission is being secretly conducted as a joint military operation between the Philippines and United States.
Philippines eyes UN vote on South China Sea dispute, risking Beijing’s retaliation
While analysts believe the Philippines could win a vote, they warn of potential retaliation from China, similar to past trade embargoes.
South China Sea Tensions Escalate Further: China Irked By 2 German Warships Visiting The Philippines
In the backdrop of the constantly flaring tensions between Beijing and Manila over disputes in the South China Sea two German warships are visiting the Philippines.
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Catholic group calls for end to modern-day slavery, trafficking on UK fishing boats
The BBC said that, between 2012 and 2020, the U.K. Home Office officially recognized 35 individuals employed by TN Trawlers ...
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'Salami tactics', the Philippines, Ukraine and the 'tyranny of time'
In the past, Chinese officials talked of a "cabbage strategy" to drive the Philippines and other rivals from disputed reefs and islands, surrounding them "like a cabbage" with so many Chinese patrol ...
Conflict between China, Philippines could involve U.S. and lead to a clash of superpowers
The U.S. could be drawn into a conflict between China and the Philippines that's been roiling the South China Sea.
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8 rescued from sinking pump boat off Surigao City
Eight passengers were rescued after their pump boat began sinking off the coast of Surigao City on Wednesday, the Philippine Coast Guard in Surigao del Norte (PCG-SDN) said. In a statement Thursday, ...
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America and the Philippines Should Call China’s Bluff
The tussle between the Philippines and China over rammed vessels is just the latest in a series of confrontations that many ...
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Flying Proas: The History of these Weird & Speedy ‘Shunting’ Boats
Clearly made of wood, the proa it looks nothing like any of the usual local boats, such as the indigenous salmon boats and ...