South China Sea Archives

Defense Partnerships in Focus: How the Philippines Is Strengthening Its Security Network

May 19, 2025 No Comments

In just the last few months, the Philippines has deepened its military ties with countries near and far—Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, and of course,

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Sandy Cay Dispute Heats Up in South China Sea

May 5, 2025 No Comments

A remote sandbar in the South China Sea—Sandy Cay—is once again at the center of a three-way maritime standoff involving China, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

Chinese Influence in Philippine Elections: Warning Signs Are Hard to Ignore

April 27, 2025 No Comments

Three weeks before the Philippine midterms, concerns about Chinese influence in Philippine elections are heating up. What was once whispered about is now backed by

Boycott China Movement in the Philippines: A Fight for Sovereignty and Human Dignity

April 20, 2025 No Comments

The Boycott China movement in the Philippines isn’t just a reaction to maritime bullying. It’s also becoming a quiet revolution in consumer awareness — one

Chinese Bomber Deployment Raises Tensions in West Philippine Sea

April 14, 2025 No Comments

Tensions in the South China Sea are rising again, this time with clear visual proof. Recent satellite images have confirmed a Chinese bomber deployment to

U.S. and Philippines Launch Major Joint Military Drills Amid Rising Regional Tensions

March 24, 2025 No Comments

The United States and the Philippines began large-scale joint military drills on March 24, 2025, involving around 5,000 troops from both countries. The exercises, known

The Philippines’ Growing Defense Web: What the Canada Deal Really Means

March 10, 2025 No Comments

The Philippines has taken another significant step in strengthening its defense partnerships with Western allies, this time through a newly signed agreement with Canada. The

Chinese Military Helicopter’s Close Pass to PH Plane Sparks Alarm

March 2, 2025 No Comments

A Chinese military helicopter flew within three meters of a Philippine aircraft over Scarborough Shoal, shaking the plane and forcing the pilot to stabilize mid-air,

Escalating Tensions Between Philippines and China in the South China Sea

February 20, 2025 No Comments

Recent events have intensified tensions between the Philippines and China over the contested South China Sea. A dangerous aerial encounter, upcoming military exercises, and diplomatic

Philippines, China Discuss Maritime Tensions

January 22, 2025 No Comments

The Philippines and China recently met in Xiamen, China, to talk about ongoing issues in the South China Sea. This meeting, called the 10th Bilateral