Chinese ships swarming WPS rise to 207: PH Navy

THE NUMBER of Chinese ships spotted in features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) continues to rise, the Philippine Navy (PN) said Tuesday.

Navy: Effects of PH-China talks on WPS tensions yet to be seen

THE EFFECTS of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting between the Philippines and China have yet to be seen as far as easing tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is concerned, a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said on Tuesday.

PH Navy: Chinese ships spotted in WPS down to 95

THERE ARE lesser Chinese vessels in various West Philippine Sea (WPS) areas, the monitoring report of the Philippine Navy indicated Tuesday.

Teodoro tackles mutual interests with Korea, Singapore, EU officials

DEPARTMENT OF National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. met separately with Shin Won-sik, Minister of South Korea’s National Defense; Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs; and Singapore Defense Minister Dr. Ng Eng Hen on the sidelines of the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ 21st Shangri-La Dialogue here on Saturday.

Senators slam China's seizure, dumping of food for PH soldiers in WPS

SENATORS ON Monday condemned the China Coast Guard (CCG) for its seizure and dumping of food supplies meant for Philippine soldiers in Ayungin Shoal, as well as preventing a medical evacuation of injured soldiers in separate incidents in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on May 19.

Navy: Contingency plans in place if tension ups over China fishing ban

THE PHILIPPINE Navy (PN) on Wednesday said it has contingency plans in place should tensions heighten over China's announcement of a unilateral fishing ban which covers the Philippines' maritime zones in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

PH protests China's fishing ban in SCS

THE PHILIPPINE government on Monday protested China's imposition of a unilateral fishing ban in the South China Sea (SCS) as it includes the maritime zones over which the Philippines has sovereignty and jurisdiction.

Can America be trusted?

By David Haldane

SURIGAO CITY - It’s a painful question. Especially for an American who wants, more than anything, to take pride in his homeland.

Marcos: China policy vs ‘trespassers’ in South China Sea unacceptable

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday said China’s policy to detain alleged “trespassers” in the South China Sea, including those overlapping in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), is “completely unacceptable.”

PH Navy: 98 Chinese ships detected in WPS

THE PHILIPPINE Navy (PN) monitored 98 Chinese vessels of various kinds in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from May 7 to 13.

No admin official agreed to China on Ayungin proposal – DFA

THE DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said no official of the Marcos administration has entered into any agreement with China regarding Ayungin Shoal.

DFA asserts PH not pawn, bystander in WPS issue

THE DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs dismissed claims by some groups that the Philippines is a mere pawn in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and that the territorial dispute is a matter among great powers.

PCG, BFAR vessels blocked by Chinese ships anew

AT LEAST 10 Chinese vessels again performed "dangerous" maneuvering, blocking and water cannoning two Philippine government vessels on maritime patrol in Bajo de Masinloc on Monday.

NSC: China’s ‘new model’ in Ayungin Shoal a new invention

CHINA’S SO-called “new model” of conduct around Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is “nothing more than a new invention,” the National Security Council (NSC) said Monday.

Security exec: More countries seeking defense agreements with PH

SEVERAL COUNTRIES are willing to assist the Philippines in enhancing its defense capabilities through a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) or military exercises.

CHED: No Chinese students in Cagayan public HEIs

NO CHINESE students are enrolled in public higher education institutions (HEIs) in Cagayan province, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said on Thursday.

More Chinese ships spotted in WPS, PH Navy official says

ABOUT 55 Chinese vessels of various types were sighted in five features of the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said Tuesday.

Experts: PH needs stronger support from int'l community in WPS row

THE PHILIPPINES needs broader support from the international community to prevail against China's aggressive behavior in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Alleged Duterte-Xi deal not binding, House leader says

DEPUTY MAJORITY Leader Neptali Gonzales II said on Sunday that the alleged gentlemen's agreement between former president Rodrigo R. Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping in connection with the highly contested West Philippine Sea (WPS) is “constitutionally void.”

Duterte denies “gentleman’s agreement” between PH, China on WPS

FORMER PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has denied the “gentleman’s agreement” between the Philippines and China on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) during his term.