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Philippines alarmed after China sends ‘monster ship’ to disputed shoal
The move comes against the backdrop of rising tension between the Philippines, a U.S. treaty ally, and Beijing.
Philippines condemns presence of China's 'monster ship'
Philippine officials on Tuesday criticized China's deployment of a "monster ship" inside Manila's exclusive economic zone.
Philippines Protests ‘Illegal’ Moves by China Ships, Chopper
The Philippines on Monday said it filed a diplomatic protest to counter China’s “continued illegal presence and activities” within Manila’s exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea.
South China Sea: China deploys 'monster ship' in Philippines maritime zone
Manila calls the presence of the Chinese vessel 'illegal' and 'unacceptable', deploying two of the Philippine Coastguard's largest ships to drive it away
South China Sea: Philippines warns Beijing ‘all options on the table’ after coastguard patrol
“You’re pushing us to the wall,” Malaya said of China. Two Philippine coastguard ships, backed by a small surveillance aircraft, repeatedly ordered the 165-metre (541-foot) Chinese coastguard ship to withdraw from the Philippines’ exclusive ...
China’s ‘Monster’ Ship Back in Disputed Waters, Philippines Says
The Philippines said a huge Chinese coast guard ship widely known as the “Monster” has returned to its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, prompting its own coast guard vessel to approach and issue a radio challenge.
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, incl
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.
Philippines Says Alarmed By Chinese Ships Moving Closer To Shore
The Philippines said Tuesday it was alarmed by Chinese coast guard patrols which are growing closer to the country's shore.
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.
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 ...
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 starts Spratly Islands upgrades after months of tension with China
Philippine budget allocated 1.65 billion pesos (US$27 million) to develop the airport as well as 300 million pesos for work ...
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PH ramps up surveillance in WPS amid China's presence in economic zone
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ramped up its surveillance efforts in the West Philippine Sea following the ...
US, Japanese, Philippine leaders discussed China's behavior in South China Sea, White House says
U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday met virtually with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to advance cooperation ...
Landmark Japan-Philippines troop deployment pact nears the finish line
Observers have speculated that Shigeru Ishiba’s government might be delaying ratification to avoid antagonising China.