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30 July

US to Provide $500M in Military Funding to Philippines

The US will provide $500 million in military funding to the Philippines as Washington boosts ties with Manila in the face of China's growing assertiveness.

22 July

Asia Pacific

Chinese sailors wield knives and an axe in a clash with Philippine naval vessels near a strategic reef in the South China Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, China Reach ‘Arrangement’ for Reef Resupply Missions

The Philippines and China have agreed on an "arrangement" for resupplying Filipino troops stationed on a South China Sea reef, Manila said, after a series of escalating confrontations in the disputed waters.

17 July

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China, Philippines Agree to Presidential Hotline to Stop Maritime Clashes

China and the Philippines have agreed to establish a direct line of communication between their presidents to stop potential maritime clashes.

12 July

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines to ‘Stand Our Ground’ in South China Sea Dispute

The Philippines will "stand our ground" in a dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea, a top security official said.

9 July

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines Turned Down US Help on China Row: Official

The Philippines has turned down offers from the US to assist in its military operations in the South China Sea amid growing tensions with Beijing.

3 July

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, China Agree to ‘De-Escalate’ South China Sea Tensions

The Philippines and China agreed to “de-escalate tensions” over the South China Sea following a violent clash in the disputed waters last month.

Jun- 2024 -

20 June

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Sailors Wield Knives, Axe in Disputed Sea Clash With Philippines

Chinese coast guard sailors brandished knives, an axe, and other weapons in a clash with Philippine naval vessels near a strategic reef in the South China Sea, footage showed.

17 June

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