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14 Nations Back Philippines' 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Win as Final, Binding
A decade after the landmark arbitral award, 14 governments issue rare joint statement reaffirming the 2016 ruling between Philippines and China.
15 Filipino seafarers return home after Black Sea attacks
Filipino crew members evacuated from war zone as drone strikes target commercial vessels in contested waters.
China Holds Military Drills Near Scarborough Shoal Amid Rising Sea Tensions
Beijing conducts exercises near disputed waters following recent confrontations with Philippine vessels in the contested area.
Filipino Seafarer Killed in Strike on Ukraine-Bound Tanker Near Romania
A Filipino crew member died when a gas tanker heading to Ukraine was struck in the Black Sea off Romania, reports indicate.
Philippines firmly rejects Chinese scholars' claims over Batanes
The DFA dismisses assertions by Chinese academics that Batanes belongs to China, reaffirming Philippine sovereignty.
Rubio, Wang Yi to Meet in Manila After Ayungin Tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold talks in the Philippines following recent maritime incident.
US, Australia Ramp Up Pressure on China Over South China Sea Incident
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Manila amid tensions over Chinese actions in the South China Sea.
US Coast Guard aided injured Filipino sailor after Ayungin clash, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms American vessel assisted in rescue following incident involving Filipino sailor at disputed Ayungin Shoal.
US Deploys Four Fast-Response Cutters to Philippine Waters
Pentagon confirms rotation of US Coast Guard vessels for joint patrols with Philippine counterparts in the Philippine exclusive economic zone.
US Trade War With Canada Could Spark Broader North American Crisis
Trump administration warns of devastating trade conflict as Canada prepares retaliatory tariffs on American steel and dairy.