Philippines, South China Sea and Japan

China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall' with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official says China is "pushing us to the wall" with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that "all options are on the table" for Manila's response, including new international lawsuits.
U.S., Japan, Philippines to deepen ties in East, South China seas
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden met virtually on Monday morning Asian time. Marcos' communications office said the leaders "agreed to enhance and deepen economic, maritime and technology cooperation."
Japan, US, and Philippines pledge stronger trilateral ties amid South China Sea tensions
Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further deepen cooperation under a trilateral arrangement in the face of rising tensions in
Philippines Files Protest Over Beijing's 'Escalatory Actions' in South China Sea
The Philippines on Monday called on Beijing to desist from "escalatory actions" at a South China Sea shoal and said a protest has been lodged over the presence of Chinese coast guard, militia and navy in its exclusive economic zone.
South China Sea: Philippines warns Beijing ‘all options on the table’ after coastguard patrol
A Chinese coastguard ship patrolled Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday pushing the Philippines “to the wall,” and prompting Manila to consider international lawsuits.
Philippines protests presence of ‘monster ship’ amid fears of status quo shift in South China Sea
The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest over the presence of Chinese coast guard vessels, including a “monster ship”, in its claimed exclusive economic zone, amid fears that Beijing wants to alter the status quo in the South China Sea.
China’s ‘monster’ ship returns to West Philippine Sea
China’s largest coast guard vessel, nicknamed “The Monster,” returned to the West Philippine Sea over the weekend, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The PCG accused Beijing of trying to “normalize” such deployments to change the current situation in the area.
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Philippines plans more joint naval patrols with other countries
More – and bigger – joint naval patrols with allied nations are being readied for this year, the Philippine Navy announced ...
Japan, Philippines, US vow to deepen cooperation in face of China's behaviour
Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further deepen cooperation under a trilateral arrangement in the face ...
Philippines threatens legal action after Chinese coast guard ship sails in disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has threatened international lawsuits against China for the action, which it says is another sign of the ...
Northeast Louisiana man found guilty of paying women to record sexual abuse of children in Philippines
A jury in Monroe found a West Carroll Parish man guilty of several charges relating to sexual abuse of children after a three ...
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Afghans arrive in the Philippines to complete visa processing for resettlement in US
A group of Afghan nationals have arrived in the Philippines to process special immigrant visas for their resettlement in the ...
Philippines starts Spratly Islands upgrades after months of tension with China
The improvements, including a longer airstrip on Thitu Island, will help boost Manila’s military presence in the South China ...
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Afghans arrive in Philippines en route to U.S.
A group of Afghan nationals arrived in the Philippines on Monday to process special immigrant visas for their resettlement in ...
Orange City announces death of vice mayor, a Philippines native who served in Marines
Alex Tiamson, an Orange City councilman who served as a Marine and an Orlando police detective, has died at 60, the city ...
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Biden ‘optimistic’ that Trump will continue trilateral partnership with Japan, Philippines
United States President Joe Biden is “optimistic” that president-elect Donald Trump will continue their country’s trilateral ...