Philippines

South China Sea: Envoys summoned, protests lodged, missives traded, all in a month

In an unusually packed period, several disputes flared up over overlapping claims in waterway.

The action comes about a week after Kuala Lumpur filed a similar complaint against Vietnam.

Debate continues over Philippine President Marcos’ proposal to restart the mothballed facility.

The combat readiness patrols took place days after Beijing delimited its territorial sea around the shoal.

The Philippine migrant worker, who was condemned over a drug conviction, will be transferred home as a prisoner, officials said.

The combat readiness patrols took place days after Beijing delimited its territorial sea around the shoal.

2024-11-19

During Lloyd Austin III’s Manila visit, the two countries signed a deal to share military information and defense technology.

2024-11-18

A Jolo native hopes to change perceptions that his island is a lawless hotbed of insurgents.

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