Manila’s move to codify its rights and jurisdiction in West Philippine Sea will likely be met with strong reaction from China ...

From October 1 to 18, Trinidad said the Philippine Navy and the Air Force conducted 64 activities spread out over the expansive West Philippine Sea, including Escoda Shoal and Bajo de Masinloc.

Escoda Shoal is within the 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone of the Philippines. He added the bows of the vessels crossed at times and “came within ~15 meters.” “China has deployed ...

American forces are expected to come quickly to the defense of the Philippines in the event of an attack from China.

These features include Bajo de Masinloc, Ayungin Shoal, Pag-asa Islands, Parola Island, Kota Island, Likas Island, Lawak Island, Panata Island, Patag Island, Rizal Reef, Escoda Shoal, Julian Felipe ...

“Chinese vessels harassed the Philippine Coast Guard while on routine maritime patrol in Escoda Shoal which is within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Philippines.” “More recently, ...

Both Bajo de Masinloc and Escoda Shoal lie within the country’s 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone. Marcos challenged Chinese Premier Li Qiang over recent clashes in the West Philippine Sea ...

China Coast Guard rams BRP Teresa Magbanua near Escoda Shoal in West Philippine Sea. PCG Commodore Jay Tarriela said the PCG patrol vessel was rammed three times despite no provocation coming from ...

SECURITY CONCERNS. A Chinese Coast Guard vessel repeated rams Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Teresa Magbanua while in transit in Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Aug. 31, 2024. Bukidnon 2nd ...

Chinese vessels harassed the Philippine Coast Guard while on routine maritime patrol in Escoda Shoal, which is within the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines. He also mentioned a more recent ...