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Philippines to pick venue soon for second South China Sea case against Beijing
The Philippines will soon decide on an international platform to sue China for alleged damage to the marine environment, its justice minister said, as it pursues a second high-profile legal challenge against Beijing over the South China Sea.
Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing’s ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea
The US secretary of state opens his term by reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the Philippines and other regional allies.
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.
Rubio says US committed to Philippines in call about China's 'dangerous' actions
New U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed China's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with his Philippine counterpart on Wednesday and underscored the "ironclad" U.S.
China responds to Rubio's remarks on S.China Sea after his phone call with Philippine FM
In response to a US State Department statement claiming new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussing Beijing's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with his Philippines counterpart Enrique Manalo over phone and underscoring the "ironclad" US defense commitment to Manila,
Rubio Reaffirms U.S.-Philippine Defense Ties Amid South China Sea Tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the United States' defense commitment to the Philippines in a conversation with Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo, discussing China's destabilizing actions in the South China Sea and the strengthening of economic and security cooperation within the region.
Beijing and Manila promise further South China Sea talks despite row over 'monster ship'
Beijing and Manila have agreed to continue talks on settling their territorial differences despite Philippine protests about the presence of a Chinese "monster ship" near the contested Scarborough Shoal.
US Defense Commitments to Philippines Are ‘Ironclad,’ Rubio Says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington’s defense commitments to the Philippines remain “ironclad” while criticizing Beijing’s moves in the South China Sea.
U.S. Secretary Rubio Reaffirms Defense Commitment to the Philippines Amid Tensions with China
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted Chinas dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea during a call with Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo, reaffirming Washingtons ironclad
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China cautions US side to steer clear of South China Sea issue
The United States is not a party to the issue of the South China Sea and has no right to interfere in maritime issues between ...
US Aircraft Carrier Patrols South China Sea Amid Chinese Military Presence
China's claims in the South China Sea overlap with those of the Philippines, which is a U.S. security treaty ally.
The South China Sea Comes to a Boil
Caught off guard, the Philippines’ only available counter was to run a U.S.-donated World War II-era Navy ship, the BRP ...
Philippines, China pledge to seek common ground on South China Sea
The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South ...
Malaysia's Anwar Says Don't Single Out China In Sea Tensions
There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, ...
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PH vessel prevents Chinese ship from nearing Zambales coast
The Philippine Coast Guard vessel monitoring a Chinese ship off Zambales has successfully prevented the latter from getting ...
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US moves Typhon missile launchers to new location in northern Philippines
THE US military has moved its Typhon launchers, which can fire multipurpose missiles up to thousands of kilometers, from ...
French Aircraft Carrier To Visit The Philippines
France's aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is to visit the Philippines next month, the French envoy to Manila said Thursday, signaling a deepening security cooperation between the two countries.