Philippines, South China Sea and Manila

China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall’ with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response, including new international lawsuits.
China's Growing Aggression In South China Sea is Pushing Philippines 'to the Wall': Manila
Manila: A Philippine security official said Tuesday that China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response,
Philippines Files Protest Over Beijing's 'Escalatory Actions' in South China Sea
The Philippines on Monday called on Beijing to desist from "escalatory actions" at a South China Sea shoal and said a protest has been lodged over the presence of Chinese coast guard, militia and navy in its exclusive economic zone.
South China Sea: Philippines warns Beijing ‘all options on the table’ after coastguard patrol
A Chinese coastguard ship patrolled Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday pushing the Philippines “to the wall,” and prompting Manila to consider international lawsuits.
Philippines protests presence of ‘monster ship’ amid fears of status quo shift in South China Sea
The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest over the presence of Chinese coast guard vessels, including a “monster ship”, in its claimed exclusive economic zone, amid fears that Beijing wants to alter the status quo in the South China Sea.
China’s ‘monster’ ship returns to West Philippine Sea
China’s largest coast guard vessel, nicknamed “The Monster,” returned to the West Philippine Sea over the weekend, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The PCG accused Beijing of trying to “normalize” such deployments to change the current situation in the area.
Philippines alarmed after China sends ‘monster ship’ to disputed shoal
The move comes against the backdrop of rising tension between the Philippines, a U.S. treaty ally, and Beijing.
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UBS shuts down representative office in Philippines
Swiss banking giant UBS AG has officially closed its representative office in the Philippines, marking the end of its 28-year presence in the country, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas announced.
Philippines threatens legal action after Chinese coast guard ship sails in disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has threatened international lawsuits against China for the action, which it says is another sign of the ...
Japan, Philippines, U.S. vow to deepen cooperation, Manila says
Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further strengthen their ties under a trilateral arrangement in the ...
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Manila under Marcos has filed 199 protests vs China
THE PHILIPPINES under President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has filed 199 diplomatic protests against China, according to the ...
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Philippines Engages with OECD on Implementing Global Minimum Tax
Manila, Philippines – [January 11, 2025] – In a significant move towards enhancing the country’s tax framework, a ...
Philippines’ Black Nazarene procession draws hundreds of thousands of devotees
Hundreds of thousands of barefoot devotees joined an annual procession in the Philippines of a centuries-old statue of Jesus ...
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A Sea of Faith: 8 Million-Plus Devotees Join ‘Black Nazarene’ Procession in the Philippines
The procession, locally known as Translacion, sees devotees carry across Manila a 400-year-old, life-size statue of Jesus ...
More than a million faithful attend National Rally for peace in the Philippines
Members of Inglesia ni Cristo, an influential religious organization, turned out en masse in Manila to appeal for unity and peace amid the political storm in the country.
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Lee Min Ho announces return to Manila for fan meeting this 2025
South Korean actor Lee Min Ho is ready to shower his Filipino fans with charm and kilig as he is set to hold a fan meeting in ...