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Philippine Defence Chief Brands Handed Note From China as 'Bullying' at Seoul Forum

The public confrontation raised tensions and underlined Manila’s drive to deepen defence ties and boost maritime deterrence.

China Lists Two Coast Guard Officers as Martyrs After Scarborough Shoal Collision

Sea Drone Footage Confirms Chinese Destroyer Inside Philippines' EEZ

China Warns of ‘Spy Turtles’ and Sensor Devices Operating in Its Coastal Waters

Philippine Navy Commissions New Sulayman‑Class OPV BRP Rajah Lakandula

China Says It Used Electronic Interference to Drive Off Dutch Frigate Near Paracel Islands

Allies Test Island Missile Basing and Integrated Air Defense in Balikatan 2026

China Sends First Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship to South China Sea Trials

Philippines Says Tests Found Cyanide From Chinese Sampans at Second Thomas Shoal

Philippines Confirms Malampaya East Gas Discovery With 60 Million Cubic Feet Per Day Test Flow

Navy Salvage Ship On Scene to Recover Downed Super Hornet and Seahawk in South China Sea

China’s New Carrier Fujian Completes First At-Sea Training With Strike Group

Australia, Canada, Philippines and U.S. Complete Joint Maritime Activity in Philippines’ EEZ

Philippines, Australia and Canada Conduct Joint Sail in South China Sea During Alon 25

U.S. Warships Stage FONOP at Scarborough Shoal Following Chinese Vessel Collision

Marcos Warns Philippines Would Be Drawn Into Taiwan War as Scarborough Shoal Clash Unfolds

Jamie Dimon urges US to stockpile guns and drones instead of bitcoin