The Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Command revealed on Tuesday that there is no truth to China’s earlier statement that it has stopped its reclamation activities over the disputed West Philippine Sea. According to an official statement released by Western Command head Vice Admiral Alexander Lopez said that China is still conducting construction activities … Read more
China’s statement is different from what they are doing right now, as they kept on building a combat-capable air facility on Zamora (Subi) Reef in the South China Sea, in a development which is seen by international observers to jeopardize the Philippines’ possession of nearby Pag-asa Island, the nearest inhabited islands of the Filipinos in … Read more
The Philippines is winning the favor of neighboring countries for its feat against Beijing’s claim in most islets in the disputed South China Sea. Following Australia’s gift to Philippines of aircraft carrier vessels, sources said Japan wants to give planes to the country for patrol purposes in the South China Sea. Added, this would deepen … Read more
The Chinese government through their powerful Chinese Navy carried out a “live firing drill” in the hotly-contested South China Sea on Tuesday as confirmed by Chinese media to improve its maritime combat ability despite the tensions flared over the disputed waters. According to Chinese State Media, at least 100 naval vessels, dozens of aircraft, missile … Read more
At last Manila realized the need of repairing the crumbling ship serving as Philippines’ outpost in the West Philippine Sea, but Beijing seemed to not like the move of the country even branding the Philippines as a “hypocritical troublemaker and rule breaker.” Beijing pursues its rapid construction of artificial island in the disputed West Philippine … Read more
China insists that they are the victim in the controversial maritime dispute over the West Philippine Sea and noted that it would never accept any decision by the United Nations (UN) arbitral tribunal. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson already made an official statement that was posted online. Chinese Foreign spokesperson Hua Chunying stated that “The … Read more
The then viral documentary on South China Sea released by the Philippines has reached China. China then accused Philippines on Monday for spreading misinformation and “creating the illusion of the victim” in their dispute over the controversial South China Sea. Manila has then released a three-part documentary defending its position on the disputed sea. “Karapatan … Read more
Following Beijing’s accusation that the Philippines is trying to “rope in” other non-claimant countries in the dispute over parts of the disputed South China Sea, Malacañang has hit back to China on Friday. The Philippines has recently earned the favor of big countries like United States and Japan, among others. “We cannot be faulted if … Read more
The Philippines welcomed reports that the powerful G7 summit express concern about unilateral efforts to assert sovereignty claims in the disputed South China Sea. The G7 countries are composed of the United States, Germany, Britain, Canada, France, Italy, and Japan. The United States also urged China and other nations to halt reclamation. For the past … Read more
It’s a “gentle reminder” coming from China that Beijing will not bully small countries as it warned these nations not to make trouble willfully and endlessly. “Here is a gentle reminder to the Philippines: China will not bully small countries, meanwhile, small countries shall not make trouble willfully and endlessly. We hope that the … Read more