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Pag-asa fishermen say morale low, as haul shrinks

Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 26 10:55 AM

Filipino fishermen have avoided the larger foreign ships to avoid tensions. Read more »

UP opens marine research hub on Pag-asa Island

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 11:05 PM

Experts from the University of the Philippines are now operating a research hub in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Research facility sa Pag-asa Island binuksan ng experts

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 08:45 PM

Binuksan ng mga eksperto mula sa UP ang isang modernong research station sa Pag-asa Island sa West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Of science and sovereignty: Research station opens in Pag-asa Island

Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 04:57 PM

A group of scientists from the UP Marine Science Institute recently opened a research station in Pag-asa island, in a bid to improve fishing systems and find exciting discoveries. Read more »

China’s largest civilian patrol boat could be used to support S. China Sea claims

Linda Lew, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Oct 24 09:43 AM

The newly launched Haixun 09 will be used to protect the country’s maritime claims, according to state broadcaster CCTV. But one military observer warns that deploying it to disputed waters risks triggering an international incident with rival claimants. Read more »

More Japanese view China negatively amid tensions

Laura Zhou, South China Morning Post
Posted at Oct 22 02:32 PM

Wartime history, territorial disputes in the East China Sea, China’s growing rivalry with the United States and China’s increasing military power were among the top reasons for the negativity, the poll showed. Read more »

China asserts 'jurisdiction' in S. China Sea

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 22 02:20 PM

This, as the country launched a fresh protest amid the Asian power's continuing aggression in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

DFA: 211 diplomatic protests filed vs China since 2016

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 21 03:59 PM

The Philippines has issued 211 diplomatic protests against China since 2016, according to the DFA. Read more »

China playing intimidation game in West PH Sea— expert

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 21 02:00 PM

China is playing the game of intimidation as it continues its provocative actions in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

PH protests new Chinese 'provocative acts' in S. China Sea

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 20 08:30 PM

The Philippines protested what it regards as fresh 'provocative acts' by Chinese vessels in the South China Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday. Read more »

Beijing demands end to US operations in South China Sea

Teddy Ng, South China Morning Post
Posted at Oct 20 04:55 PM

China’s defense ministry has demanded an end to US military operations in the South China Sea. Read more »

Hanoi SEA Games to start mid-May 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 05:10 PM

The organizers of the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam have agreed to open the biennial event in mid-May next year. Read more »

Indonesia, Malaysia concerned over AUKUS nuclear subs plan

Reuters
Updated as of Oct 18 05:03 PM

The Philippines, a US defense treaty ally, has backed AUKUS, saying it offers a necessary counterbalance to an increasingly assertive China. Read more »

Pacquiao on WPS: We must defend what is ours

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 12:06 PM

Sen. Manny Pacquiao said the Philippines 'should not be bullied' when asked if relations between the country and China will change if he is elected. Read more »

Robredo: China must accept West PH Sea arbitral ruling

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 07:16 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo said while she is open to working wit China if she is elected president, the West Philippine Sea is non-negotiable. Read more »

Australian Navy helicopter ditches in PH Sea; crew safe

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 06:41 PM

A helicopter of the Royal Australian Navy ditched in the Philippine Sea on Wednesday night, with all its 3 crew members safe but with minor injuries. Read more »

Gilas Women excited to defend SEA Games gold

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 05:16 PM

After their historic triumph in 2019, the Gilas Pilipinas Women are more determined than ever to prove that they are the best in the region. Read more »

Lacson to tap PH allies vs China in West PH Sea

Katrina Domingo and Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 03:50 PM

Partido Reporma standard bearer and Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Thursday said he would utilize the Philippines' alliances with stronger nations to maintain a "balance of power" in the West Philippine Sea should he win the 2022 presidential race. Read more »

'Sell and build': Isko open to joint oil projects with China

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 09:04 PM

Isko Moreno Domagoso said he is open to having joint oil explorations with China in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

'Quad' nations start joint naval drill amid China rise

Kyodo News
Posted at Oct 13 02:58 PM

The naval forces of the US, Japan, Australia and India have started a joint exercise in the face of China's maritime assertiveness in the region. Read more »