Tag: Maritime Dispute
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Philippines to Maintain Patrols in Bajo de Masinloc Amid Chinese Navy’s Reckless Actions
The Philippines has vowed to continue its regular maritime operations in Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal, despite the dangerous and unprofessional maneuvers by a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Harbin Z-9 helicopter. The incident occurred on February 18, 2025, when the Chinese helicopter engaged in hazardous flight patterns against a Philippine…
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Philippines Stands Firm in West Philippine Sea Amid Chinese Aggression
In a resolute statement from Malacañang, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared that the Philippines will steadfastly maintain its presence in the West Philippine Sea, undeterred by the looming threat of China’s so-called ‘monster ship’. During a press briefing, Marcos emphasized the nation’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and the rights of its fishermen,…
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Philippines Forced to Defend Against China’s Illegal Maritime Actions, Says Defense Secretary
In a recent interview with Hoover Institution’s ‘Battlegrounds’, Philippine National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed that China’s unlawful actions in the country’s waters are compelling the Philippines to stand up and protect its rights. Teodoro highlighted that China’s aggressive tactics in the West Philippine Sea, including the use of maritime forces to swarm the…
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Philippines Forced to Defend Itself Against China’s Illegal Maritime Actions, Says Defense Secretary
In a recent interview with Hoover Institution’s ‘Battlegrounds’, Philippine National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed that China’s unlawful actions in the country’s waters are pushing the Philippines to take defensive measures and stand up for its rights. Teodoro highlighted that China’s aggressive tactics in the West Philippine Sea, including the use of maritime forces…
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China Coast Guard Forces Philippine Research Ships to Halt Operations in West Philippine Sea
In a tense encounter in the West Philippine Sea, two Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels, BRP Datu Pagbuaya and BRP Datu Bankaw, were compelled to abandon their marine scientific research and sand sampling activities at the Pag-Asa cays due to aggressive actions by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and a People’s…
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Philippines Condemns Chinese Maritime Incursions as Violations of Sovereignty
The National Maritime Council (NMC) of the Philippines has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing illegal activities by Chinese maritime and militia forces within the country’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The NMC highlighted that these actions by China blatantly contravene the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and international maritime laws, including the…
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Philippines Lodges Formal Protest Against China Over Latest Incident at Scarborough Shoal
MANILA – The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has officially protested against China’s recent aggressive actions at the Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc. The incident involved a Chinese Coast Guard vessel using a water cannon against the Filipino ship BRP Datu Pagbuaya during a routine patrol on the morning of December…
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