Western Command (Wescom) chief Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos, the top military commander overseeing #Palawan and the country’s claims in the #WestPhilippineSea, calls the Nido observation post “the other #BRPSierraMadre,” referring to the grounded warship that serves as a military outpost in #Ayungin. #ElNido #Palawan #Philippines #WestPHSea

Troops at Nido outpost see vital role amid isolation
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/218670/troops-at-nido-outpost-see-vital-role-amid-isolation?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=gallery

“A Chinese coast guard vessel had stopped a Philippine wooden boat from bringing food, fuel, water and other supplies to troops stationed at a rusting ship in the West Philippine Sea, a military spokesman said on Sunday, Aug. 6.”
#Philippines #WestPhilippineSea #news
https://www.onenews.ph/articles/water-cannon-chinese-coast-guard-stops-philippines-from-resupplying-troops-on-brp-sierra-madre

"#Beijing’s offer to carry out joint military drills with the #Philippines comes as time of heightened tensions between the countries over what #Manila describes as #China’s aggressive activities in the #SouthChinaSea.

China has longstanding territorial disputes in the South China Sea with several countries in the region, including the Philippines." #WestPhilippineSea

China offers to hold joint military drills with Philippines

https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/china-offers-to-hold-joint-military-drills-with-philippines/ar-AA1eqgIJ?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=7168008de55c4ae69967e7a90f369961&ei=11

“Now that our country has received a snowballing of support for our lawful claims in the #WestPhilippineSea, now that we are at an optimal juncture to call on more nations to rally behind our cause, now is the time to push for this course of action,” Hontiveros said in sponsoring her resolution. #SouthChinaSea

Resolution urging #DFA to bring #China’s aggression before #UNGA sparks debate at Senate

https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/reso-urging-dfa-to-bring-china-s-aggression-before-unga-sparks-debate-at-senate/ar-AA1eo9zh?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=b13ffc54b9764c5eae43ca272db92c5a&ei=9

"#MANILA, #Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday disclosed that Chinese fishing vessels were swarming around #IroquoisReef and #SabinaShoal within the country’s #ExclusiveEconomicZone. The military called it 'alarming' and a 'potential threat' to #RectoBank." #WestPhilippineSea #SouthChinaSea #China

'Potential threat': PH military reports Chinese vessels swarming near Iroquois Reef, Sabina Shoal | Global News
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/216312/ph-military-reports-swarming-of-chinese-vessels-around-iroquois-reef-sabina-shoal?utm_source=gallery&utm_medium=direct

"The deal — called the Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking, or JMSU — was made in 2005 during the administration of then-President #GloriaMacapagalArroyo between the Philippine National Oil Company (#PNOC) and the China National Offshore Oil Corp. and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Corp." #WestPhilippineSea #SouthChinaSea #Philippines

SC affirms decision: PH #oil deal with China, Vietnam unconstitutional | Inquirer News
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1797936/sc-affirms-unconstitutionality-of-ph-exploration-deal-with-china-vietnam?utm_source=gallery&utm_medium=direct

"#MANILA, #Philippines — Chinese coast guard ships maneuvered dangerously close to two #PhilippineCoastGuard (PCG) ships supporting a #PhilippineNavy resupply mission in #AyunginShoal (Second Thomas) in the #WestPhilippineSea last week, the latest of #Beijing’s coercive actions in the hotly contested waterway."

Chinese vessels again accused of ‘dangerous maneuvers’ | Global News
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/216227/chinese-vessels-again-accused-of-dangerous-maneuvers?utm_source=gallery&utm_medium=direct

The signals are clear, we're finally getting the #Gripens

"The first iteration of the exercises involved #Philippine and #US jets simulating engagements with an enemy force over the #WestPhilippineSea... #CopeThunder used to be a large-scale, US-led multinational exercise which started in the #Philippines in 1976, but was discontinued when the Americans closed its bases in the country in 1992." #China

#Marcos cites #PAF role as ‘custodians of our skies'
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1796877/marcos-cites-paf-role-as-custodians-of-our-skies?utm_source=gallery&utm_medium=direct

"The missile-armed #BRPAntonioLuna (FF-151) and AgustaWestland #AW159 Wildcat helicopter were sent to #Palawan province on June 20 — almost two months after the chopper made its maiden landing on the frigate after a series of training exercises, the Western Command (Wescom) said on Tuesday." #Philippines #PhilippineNavy

Navy deploys anti-submarine warfare assets to WPS | #WestPhilippineSea #SouthChinaSea
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/216098/navy-deploys-anti-submarine-warfare-assets-to-wps?utm_source=gallery&utm_medium=direct

"#MANILA, #Philippines — Sen. Francis Tolentino on Sunday supported the proposal of retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio for the Marcos administration to bring China’s bullying and aggressive actions in the #WestPhilippineSea (#WPS) to the attention of the #UnitedNationsGeneralAssembly (#UNGA)." #SouthChinaSea

Senator backs bringing WPS case vs #China to #UN | Global News
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/216028/senator-backs-bringing-wps-case-vs-china-to-un?utm_source=gallery&utm_medium=direct

"Ties between the #Philippines and China have soured due to a decades-long maritime dispute over the #WestPhilippineSea, which China claims as part of its territory but is within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone."

#PH #CoastGuard spox confronts #China on its ‘disconnect’ in words and actions in WPS | #SouthChinaSea
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/215557/ph-coast-guard-spox-confronts-china-on-its-disconnect-in-words-and-actions-in-wps?utm_source=gallery&utm_medium=direct

"The statement of support from the world’s most powerful countries came as #Beijing deployed three buoys in the #WestPhilippineSea days after #Manila placed navigational buoys at Philippine-claimed features in the disputed waters." #China #TheHague

#G7 supports 2016 ruling on #SouthChinaSea claims |
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/215400/g7-supports-2016-ruling-on-south-china-sea-claims?utm_source=gallery&utm_medium=direct

"The Navy’s missile testing came three weeks after the President observed live-fire #Balikatan Exercises also in San Antonio, a move #China said would “seriously harm” the #Philippines. The show of capability of the #PhilippineNavy came in the face of China’s persistent incursions in the #SouthChinaSea, including parts of the #WestPhilippineSea."

Navy trains on missile as commander in chief watches | Inquirer News
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1771745/navy-trains-on-missile-as-commander-in-chief-watches?utm_source=gallery&utm_medium=direct

Former Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert del Rosario — who played a key role in securing the landmark #Hague ruling that invalidated #China’s expansive claims in the #SouthChinaSea #WestPhilippineSea — has passed away. He was 83 years old. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/04/18/2259818/albert-del-rosario-who-won-philippines-maritime-case-vs-china-dies-83

They're not going to create trouble while China's high level delegation is in Manila for the 23rd #Philippines-#China Foreign Ministry Consultations. Great job on the part of the Philippine Navy & Coast guard👍

Philippine vessels drive away China militia boat, say fishers | #PagAsaIsland #WestPhilippineSea #SouthChinaSea #TootSEA

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/865461/philippine-vessels-drive-away-china-militia-boat-say-fishers/story/

Kalayaan aims to be a "special zone for #tourism and marine fisheries" by 2040 despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the #WestPhilippineSea. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/28/2248291/kalayaan-lgu-turns-tourism-game-fishing-tense-west-philippine-sea

The #Brahmos supersonic anti-ship missiles from #India are coming soon.

"#MANILA, #Philippines — The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) is considering a donated 10-hectare land on #LubangIsland in #OccidentalMindoro province as a vital location in the military’s “coastal defense strategy” against external threats."

Island facing #WestPhilippineSea seen boosting #CoastalDefense | #India #China #SouthChinaSea

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/211469/island-facing-west-philippine-sea-seen-boosting-coastal-defense?utm_source=gallery&utm_medium=direct

"Daza said the Chinese actions in the #WestPhilippineSea includes shadowing, harassment, illegal radio challenges and dangerous maneuvers, which are not consistent with the freedom of navigation accorded to states, especially coastal states like the #Philippines."

PH enhances presence of PCG flagship after laser hit | #BRPTeresaMagbanua #SouthChinaSea

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/211187/ph-enhances-presence-of-pcg-flagship-after-laser-hit?utm_source=gallery&utm_medium=direct

#ProjectMyoushu seeks to track China’s gray zone activities in the South China Sea.

Based on data analyzed by Powell, the #PCG and #PhilippineNavy displayed a noticeable increase in patrols in February compared to the months of January and December. See images of patrols below:

#PH steps up #WestPhilippineSea patrols as tensions flare | #SouthChinaSea #China

https://www.rappler.com/nation/navy-coast-guard-step-up-patrols-west-philippine-sea-tensions-flare-february-2023/

"The China Coast Guard (CCG) ship with bow No. 5205 illuminated a green light twice toward the #BRPMalapascua, causing temporary blindness to crew members on duty at the bridge or main command center at past 6 p.m. as the ship reached 19.5 kilometers (10 nautical miles) from the shoal, the PCG said."

#China harasses Philippine Coast Guard vessel with #laser | #philippines #PHCoastGuard #AyunginShoal #WestPhilippineSea | Global News
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/210843/china-harasses-philippine-coast-guard-vessel?utm_source=gallery&utm_medium=direct