Philippines, South China Sea and us

Rubio, Philippines’ Manalo Discuss South China Sea Coordination
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Philippine counterpart, Enrique Manalo, discussed “coordination on addressing China’s destabilizing actions in the South China Sea” and increased economic cooperation in a meeting in Munich on Friday,
Top US and Philippine diplomats discussed South China Sea, economic cooperation, State Dept says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo, in a meeting in Munich on Friday (Feb 14), discussed bilateral coordination in the South China Sea and increasing economic cooperation,
South China Sea: how US can enable Philippines to counter Beijing and help ease tensions
US think tank report says Washington can initiate ‘virtuous cycle of de-escalatory steps’ to reduce risk and help Manila bolster its lawful claims.
China accuses Australia of deliberate provocation in South China Sea
China accused Australia on Friday of deliberately provoking it with a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea this week, saying the latter was spreading "false narratives", though Australia maintained its action adhered to international law.
Hegseth Talks South China Sea ‘Deterrence’ With Philippines
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines during a call with his counterpart in Manila in the face of geopolitical tensions in South China Sea.
US, Philippines, Canada hold joint drills in South China Sea
Naval and air force units of the US, Canada and the Philippines conducted joint drills in the South China Sea amid growing tensions in the region with China, local media reported Thursday.
Philippines strengthens defence partnerships amid South China Sea tensions
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to strengthen its defence partnerships as tensions with China persist in the South China Sea. Manila is working to finalise defence agreements with Canada and New Zealand while also looking to expand joint military drills with the United States,
China Deploys Military To Counter US in Contested Waters
China claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, potentially bringing it into conflict with neighboring states that ...
Why China’s loss could be South Korea’s gain as Southeast Asia seeks new weapons suppliers
South China Sea disputes, affordability and political trust help Seoul gain foothold in Southeast Asian arms market, analysts ...
Manila relying on 'transparency initiative' to offset Beijing's moves in South China Sea
Crew members assigned to the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Sindangan say they knew their mission would involve facing off ...
Beijing Threatened by US Missile Launcher on South China Sea Edge
The Typhon dispute has exacerbated Philippines-China tensions when both sides are engaging in maritime standoff. In January, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. demanded China stop its ...
Top US, Philippine Diplomats Discussed South China Sea, Economic Cooperation, State Dept Says
OTTAWA (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo, in a meeting in Munich on Friday, discussed bilateral coordination in the South China Sea and ...