Tag: South China Sea
Philippine official lauds Catholic bishops’ stance against China’s aggression
“When I heard that bishops are supporting the advocacy... in the West Philippine Sea, my regard for the Catholic Church was reinvigorated"
Philippines’ Marcos sees Chinese actions in South China Sea with ‘great...
The latest incidents involving Philippine and Chinese vessels took place on Tuesday in waters around Second Thomas Shoal
Marcos says China naval presence off Philippine coast ‘worrisome’
China claims almost the entire South China Sea and has ignored an international tribunal ruling that its assertions have no legal basis
Philippine bishops slam China’s aggression, urge government to protect fishers
The bishops lambasted Beijing’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea “resulting in the widespread destruction” of marine biodiversity.
Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has outposts on nine reefs and islands in the Spratly Islands, located in the South China Sea.
Manila authorizes Christmas convoy to cheer up troops in South China...
As many as 40 civilian boats would participate in the convoy, which will conduct its trip from December 10 to 12
Sand mining in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta sinks homes, livelihoods
At the current extraction rate of 35-55 million cubic metres a year, there will be no more sand by 2035, according to the WWF-led study
Philippines, China trade blame over collisions in disputed sea
China claims almost the entire South China Sea, through which trillions of dollars in trade passes annually, ignored an international ruling
IN PHOTOS: ‘David and Goliath’ in South China Sea
Chinese vessels aggressively performed at least 10 “dangerous maneuvers” with the closest distance of six meters
US, Vietnam warn against ‘threat or use of force’ in South...
Last week the Philippines accused Chinese Coast Guard and "militia" boats of harassing two of its own coast guard vessels
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