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Chinese militia vessel, 22 sampans intrude into Palawan waters

Chinese militia vessel, 22 sampans intrude into Palawan waters

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | 6 days ago
The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea condemned the intrusion of a Chinese maritime militia vessel and 22 sampans...
Headlines
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China accuses PH aircraft of ‘illegal’ intrusion over Bajo de Masinloc

China accuses PH aircraft of ‘illegal’ intrusion over Bajo de Masinloc

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | 11 days ago
China warned Manila against “provocative acts” in the disputed West Philippine Sea after accusing a Philippine...
Headlines
fbtw
US backs Philippines, calls out China over ‘dangerous’ maneuvers at Ayungin

US backs Philippines, calls out China over ‘dangerous’ maneuvers at Ayungin

By Ian Laqui | September 27, 2026 - 5:54pm
The United States has slammed the China Coast Guard and the People’s Liberation Army Navy following a confrontation...
Headlines
fbtw
A Game of Chicken: What the Marcos-China reset should look like

A Game of Chicken: What the Marcos-China reset should look like

By Jesse M. Pascasio | September 23, 2026 - 10:35am
The test of Marcos’ China reset is what the Philippines retains after each confrontation.
News Commentary
fbtw
No justification for China Coast Guard to ram BFAR vessel — DFA

No justification for China Coast Guard to ram BFAR vessel — DFA

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | September 19, 2026 - 10:18am
The Department of Foreign Affairs said there was no justification for a China Coast Guard vessel to ram a Philippine civilian...
Headlines
fbtw
Philippines tells China to end 'illegal occupation' of Panganiban, Zamora reefs

Philippines tells China to end 'illegal occupation' of Panganiban, Zamora reefs

By Cristina Chi | September 11, 2026 - 4:56pm
DFA says reclamation cannot change the reefs' legal status.
Headlines
fbtw
China hits back at Teodoro after he rejects note on South China Sea

China hits back at Teodoro after he rejects note on South China Sea

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | September 10, 2026 - 4:09pm
China told Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to stop his "provocations and theatrics" after he publicly rebuked...
Headlines
fbtw
China state media revives 'manufactured' Batanes claim

China state media revives 'manufactured' Batanes claim

September 7, 2026 - 8:20am
Chinese state media again questioned Philippine sovereignty over its northernmost province.
Headlines
fbtw
Drilling-capable Chinese ship spends 25 days in Philippine EEZ

Drilling-capable Chinese ship spends 25 days in Philippine EEZ

By Cristina Chi | September 4, 2026 - 4:38pm
A 76-meter Chinese survey vessel capable of drilling into the seabed lingered without permit.
Headlines
fbtw
Teodoro slams China’s ‘squid tactic,’ calls threat vs Filipinos ‘blackmail’

Teodoro slams China’s ‘squid tactic,’ calls threat vs Filipinos ‘blackmail’

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | August 15, 2026 - 12:39pm
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. accused China of using “disinformation through avoidance,” hitting back...
Headlines
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