Tag: South China Sea
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Philippines, US, and Japan Address China’s Actions in South China Sea
MANILA – In a significant move, the Philippines, the United States, and Japan convened their first trilateral maritime dialogue in Japan, expressing deep concerns over China’s persistent obstruction and intimidation of Philippine ships in the West Philippine Sea. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, was led by key figures from each nation: Ma. Theresa…
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President Marcos Jr. Receives Historic 1734 Murillo Velarde Map, Highlights Its Role in Philippine Maritime Claims
CEREMONIAL HANDOVER. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially accepted the historic 1734 Murillo Velarde Map during a ceremony at Malacañan Palace on Friday, December 6, 2024. Dubbed the ‘mother of all Philippine maps,’ this map was crafted by Filipino cartographer Francisco Suarez and engraved by Nicolas de la Cruz Bagay, under the supervision of Spanish…
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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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