Philippine, Chinese officials clash over South China Sea claims at Munich Conference
During the 61st Munich Security Conference in Germany on Sunday, Philippine and Chinese officials clashed over their claims in the South China Sea.
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Escoda Shoal
Escoda Shoal is a disputed maritime feature in the West Philippine Sea where Chinese vessels frequently engage in aggressive actions, including water cannon attacks and dangerous maneuvers near Filipino ships. The Philippine Navy closely monitors these activities to assert sovereignty over its exclusive economic zone, while international support from countries like Japan and the United States bolsters Manila's stance against China鈥檚 claims.
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Last updated at April 8, 2025.
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DFA lodges 61st protest against China for Bajo de Masinloc actions
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) lodged another diplomatic protest against China on Thursday, December 5, following aggressive actions by Chinese Coast Guard and People's Liberation Army Navy vessels near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea.
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Embassies condemn China鈥檚 aggressive acts near Bajo de Masinloc
Several embassies and international organizations have expressed concern over recent aggressive acts by Chinese vessels near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) on Wednesday, December 4.
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Philippines gets intl support vs China鈥檚 actions near Bajo de Masinloc, Escoda Shoal
The Philippines has received support from several nations in condemning China鈥檚 aggressive actions near Bajo de Masinloc and Escoda Shoal on December 4.
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AFP conducts 54 patrols in West Philippine Sea amid Chinese presence
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted 54 patrol missions in the West Philippine Sea from November 1 to 25 this year, according to AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla.
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47 Chinese vessels transit West Philippine Sea in October
Forty-seven Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels transited through various areas in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in October, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
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Chinese vessels block Filipino fishermen near Escoda Shoal
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command is investigating an incident where Filipino fishermen reported being blocked by Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels near Escoda Shoal, with the Philippine Coast Guard releasing videos showing the harassment.
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Marcos urges claimant states to cooperate on South China Sea tensions
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for openness and cooperation among claimant states to manage tensions in the South China Sea during his speech at the 19th East Asia Summit on Friday.
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Philippine Coast Guard resumes patrols at Escoda Shoal
The Philippine government continues to monitor Escoda Shoal with a Coast Guard vessel now patrolling the area following BRP Teresa Magbanua's withdrawal earlier this month.
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251 Chinese vessels in WPS, up from 157 last week
The Philippine Navy reported a record-high number of 251 Chinese ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as of Tuesday, up from 157 recorded by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) from September 10 to 16.
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