The Philippines is exploring the possibility of converting two islands that were once part of a U.S. navy base into a ...

Despite increased Chinese military presence in the South China Sea, Southeast Asian nations remain undeterred in asserting ...

Let’s unpack the rift, learn from history, and forge a path with hope and hard truths” AS US-China tensions flare—driven by tariffs, counter-tariffs, and ...

Deng Yuanqing and the two Filipino drivers' Luzon project took them around Luzon to map out at 120 military camps, ports, and energy infra in at least 18 provinces ...

When managing Second Thomas Shoal and Scarborough Shoal, we will also reflect our humanitarian spirit according to actual needs. But I want to make it clear here that infringement and provocation ...

BRP SIERRA MADRE, a marooned transport ship which Philippine Marines live in as a military outpost, sits on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. — ...

to upholding the Philippines’ sovereignty and sovereign rights,' says the military “The Armed ... “illegally grounded” warship at Second Thomas Shoal on Tuesday. Routine missions to ...

Of the 260, three were People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warships, while 16 were China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels monitored around Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, where the Sierra Madre is ...

US Marine Corps Photo Philippine SEALs were attacked by Chinese Coastguardsmen at Second Thomas Shoal during an incident ... the premier annual military exercise held between Washington and ...

of which 19 PLA [People’s Liberation Army]Navy and CCG [China Coast Guard]vessels were in Ayungin or Second Thomas Shoal, Sabina or Escoda [Shoal] and Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal ...

China Global Television Network (CGTN) released a video Saturday showing smoke emanating from the BRP Sierra Madre at the contested Second Thomas ... on the shoal in 1999 to mark out the Philippines’ ...