Rhetoric escalates in China-Philippines South China Sea dispute Chinese state media warns the Philippines that ‘provocations’ in South China Sea are ‘extremely dangerous’. Al Jazeera · Dec 25, 2023
China vows to keep up military pressure on the Philippines as territorial dispute grows tenser China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country will maintain military pressure on the Philippines amid a dispute over sovereignty in the South China Sea that could involve U.S. forces defending their treaty partner The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023
China urges Philippines to ‘act with caution’ amid South China Sea dispute Tensions between the two nations have risen this year, with China attempting to disrupt Filipino ship resupply missions. Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023
Struggling to find teachers close to home, some Texas schools are looking overseas for help Public schools got little help from lawmakers this year to address the state’s chronic teacher shortage, so they’ve turned to other creative solutions — like leaning on cultural exchange programs to recruit international teachers. The Texas Tribune · Dec 20, 2023
Philippines’ Marcos faces ‘greenwashing’ claims as climate spending soars Climate activists say Manila’s massive spending on climate-related initiatives is poorly allocated. Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2023
The pet I’ll never forget: Sindhu Vee on Torchy, ‘the only dog who never bit me’ As a kid at international school in the Philippines, I was deeply lonely. Solace came from my upbeat furry ally The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023
What we don't understand about China's actions and ambitions in the South China Sea In recent weeks, China’s activities in the South China Sea have raised more concerns in the region. Its ships have collided with Filipino vessels, fired water cannon at others and used sonar pulses close to an Australian ship, injuring its divers. The Conversation · Dec 17, 2023
South-east Asia’s quirky, sweary shopping stars cashing in on livestream selling Presenters walk the aisles of supermarkets and small shops offering what they can find The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023
Japan, ASEAN To Boost Security Ties With Eye On China Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders will agree to boost "maritime security cooperation", according to a draft statement seen by AFP from a summit that kicked off Saturday against the backdrop of growing tensions in the South China Sea. International Business Times · Dec 16, 2023
CenBank Skeptical of Philippines' Downward Inflation Trend In an intriguing twist of monetary mystery, the Philippine central bank remains unconvinced, defying the apparent trend of soothingly slowing inflation. Top News · Dec 15, 2023
China Rebukes Canada's Backing of Philippines in Sea Dispute China bellows in dissent over Canada's backing the Philippines amid South China Sea drama. This story is as riveting as it is critical! Top News · Dec 14, 2023
Philippines Holds Central Bank Benchmark Rate at 6.50% The Philippine central bank, with its ever-steady hand on the financial tiller, holds the course steady, maintaining the benchmark rate at a plucky 6.50%. Top News · Dec 14, 2023
Festive cheer for Filipino fishers after supply boat evades Chinese vessels Boat from Philippines with gifts for fishers, troops and coastguard in South China Sea slipped past vessels that intercepted festive flotilla The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023
Australia denounces Chinese aggression on high seas Recent actions by Chinese vessels in the disputed South China Sea have been described as unsafe and unprofessional by Australia's defence minister. AAP · Dec 13, 2023
LiveScience · Dec 12, 2023 Pregnant megamouth shark seen for 1st time after female washes up dead with 7 pups A megamouth shark that was pregnant with seven pups when it washed ashore in the Philippines has revealed secrets about how this elusive species gives birth.
Latin Times · Dec 11, 2023 Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over Maritime Confrontations Videos released by the Philippine Coast Guard showed Chinese ships blasting water cannon at Philippine boats during two separate resupply missions to fishermen at Scarborough Shoal and a tiny garrison at Second Thomas Shoal on Saturday and Sunday.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023 Philippines summons China ambassador after South China Sea confrontations Government says might also consider expelling ambassador as tensions spike over disputed waters.
International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023 Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over Sea Confrontations The Philippines said it had summoned China's envoy on Monday and flagged the possibility of expelling him following the most tense confrontations between the countries' vessels in years at flashpoint reefs in the disputed South China Sea.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Philippines military chief voices anger after latest Chinese coast guard incident in South China Sea The Philippine military chief says he was with Filipino forces aboard a supply boat that was blasted with a water cannon and surrounded and bumped by Chinese coast guard ships over the weekend in the disputed South China Sea
WEKU · Dec 10, 2023 Philippines says the Chinese coast guard attacked its vessels for a second day Philippine officials said blasts from a high-pressure water cannon seriously endangered the lives of a supply boat's crew a day after a similar attack in another disputed area.
International Business Times · Dec 10, 2023 Philippines, China Trade Blame For Collision In Disputed Waters A Philippine boat and a Chinese Coast Guard ship collided near a hotly contested reef on Sunday, with both countries trading blame for the latest such confrontation in the disputed South China Sea.
Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2023 Philippines and China accuse each other of South China Sea collisions Manila and Beijing have a long history of maritime incidents in the contested South China Sea.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023 Philippine festive flotilla turns back after Chinese interception Forty fishing boats loaded with donations, Father Christmas figurines and nativity had set sail in disputed South China Sea
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023 Philippines says Chinese coast guard assaulted its vessels with water cannons for a second day The Philippine coast guard says the Chinese coast guard has assaulted three Philippine vessels with water cannon blasts and rammed one of them, causing serious engine damage
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023 US and Philippines condemn the Chinese coast guard's water cannon blasts on fisheries vessels The Philippines and its treaty ally, the United States, have separately condemned a high-seas assault by the Chinese coast guard and suspected militia ships that repeatedly blasted water cannons to block three Philippine fisheries vessels from a disputed shoal in the South China Sea