West Philippine Sea Archives

China’s Patrols Raise Regional Tensions

June 9, 2025 No Comments

In early June 2025, tensions across Asia’s most contested waters took another sharp turn. This time, China’s patrols near Taiwan’s islands set off a flurry

China’s Bomber Deployment on Woody Island

June 1, 2025 No Comments

China’s recent deployment of bombers to Woody Island, the largest landmass in the Paracel chain, has sparked renewed tension in Southeast Asia. For Manila, already

National Flag Day: A Symbol That Has Endured

May 27, 2025 No Comments

Each year on May 28, Filipinos across the world pause to observe National Flag Day. It’s not just a ritual—it’s a moment to reflect on

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