Tag: Philippines
China says intercepted Philippine ships at disputed South China Sea shoal
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's coast guard said Tuesday it had "taken control measures" against several Philippine vessels at…
China’s military warns Philippines against provocations in South China Sea
BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s military said on Sunday it had conducted "routine" patrols in the South China Sea and…
2 passengers injured after mid-air report of fire prompts emergency evacuation of United Airlines 737 in Japan
A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 flying from Tokyo to Cebu in the Philippines made an emergency landing Friday…
Philippines protests China nature reserve plan for Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines on Thursday protested Beijing's plan for a "nature reserve" on the disputed Scarborough Shoal, with a…
Filipinos battle rising sea on sinking island
On the Philippine island of Pugad, street food vendor Maria Tamayo wakes before her grandchildren to begin the…
Philippines ‘strongly protests’ against China plan to create nature reserve in disputed shoal
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine foreign ministry said on Thursday it "strongly protests" against China's plan to create…
Philippines, Australia to seal new defence pact as China tensions rise
By Mikhail FloresMANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines and Australia are working towards a new defence agreement to be signed…
Philippines, Australia, Canada hold joint sail in South China Sea
MANILA (Reuters) -The navies of the Philippines, Australia and Canada were conducting a joint sail in the South…
Australian and Philippine forces launch largest military exercises near disputed South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Australia on Friday launched its largest military exercises with Philippine forces, involving more than…
U.S. warships deployed to disputed waters after Chinese ships collided
The United States deployed two warships Wednesday to a shoal in disputed waters in South China Sea, where two…
US and Philippines discuss more missile system deployments as tensions rise in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the…
Marcos says the Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan, despite China’s protest
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday his country would inevitably be drawn “kicking…