Philippines, South China Sea

Philippine president offers a deal to China: Stop sea aggression and I’ll return missiles to US
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has offered to remove a U.S. missile system from the Philippines if China halts what he called its “aggressive and coercive behavior” in the disputed South China Sea.
Philippines To Remove US Missile System If China Ends 'Coercive Behaviour'
The US military deployed the Typhon missile system in the northern Philippines last year as part of an annual joint exercise, and Filipino troops have been training with it, with plans to acquire the system as a means to protect Manila's maritime interests.
South China Sea: Philippines arrests five more Chinese for ‘spying’
Philippine security officials said Thursday they took into custody five more Chinese spies, following the arrest of a compatriot for espionage this month.
Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea amid China’s ‘harassment’
Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making ‘aggressive manoeuvres’ towards Philippine fisheries boats.
Philippines to pick venue soon for second South China Sea case against Beijing
The Philippines will soon decide on an international platform to sue China for alleged damage to the marine environment, its justice minister said, as it pursues a second high-profile legal challenge against Beijing over the South China Sea.
Philippines to Remove US Missile System if China Ends 'Coercive Behavior'
Asharq Al Awsat President Ferdinand Marcos said Thursday his government will remove a US missile system from the Philippines if Beijing ends its "aggressive and coercive behavior" in the contested South China Sea and ceases claiming Filipino territory.
Philippines president ‘very disturbed’ over Chinese spy claims
Five men were recently arrested after allegedly filming activities at Filipino air and naval bases. Read more at straitstimes ...
Philippines launches comic book to counter China’s 'disinformation' in the disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has launched a comic book to counter what the country says is China’s disinformation campaign to push its ...
Philippines wealth fund buys into Beijing-backed power grid, amid South China Sea tensions
Investing in the national grid operator, partly owned by China’s State Grid Corp, boosts government control over critical ...
Philippines eyes stricter anti-spy laws as fears of foreign espionage grow
MANILA: Philippine authorities are pushing for tougher anti-espionage laws, after the recent arrest of a suspected Chinese spy raised concerns over foreign intelligence threats to national security.
Chinese Military Confronts US Ally in South China Sea
An expert told Newsweek China is hostile due to frustration at the presence of the U.S. Typhon missile system in the Philippines.
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PAL to resume Beijing flights March 30
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will resume flights to Beijing starting March 30. The thrice-weekly direct services ...
Philippines president plans to meet Trump to discuss immigration policy
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday he would meet U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss issues ...
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Beijing notified but not asked to approve resupply missions | INQToday
Contrary to the claim of a Chinese official, the Philippines never sought permission from Beijing for its resupply missions ...