Philippines
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Statement from the Department of National Defense on China’s Escalatory Rhetoric (24 January 2026)
AFP statement, China Philippines relations, China rhetoric, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, defense and security, Department of National Defense, diplomatic tensions, geopolitics Asia, national security Philippines, Philippine foreign policy, Philippine Sovereignty, Philippines, South China Sea Dispute, West Philippine SeaOfficial statement from the Philippine Department of National Defense condemning hostile and threatening remarks from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and reaffirming the Philippines’ commitment to sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea.
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Rising Coercion, Strengthened Alliances, and Public Trust in Defense Partnerships Shape the West Philippine Sea Landscape
alliances, Australia, China, coercive actions, defense modernization, IMOA, Japan, Maritime Security, Philippine Navy, Philippines, Public Opinion, South China Sea, US Philippines, West Philippine SeaPH Navy alerts on increased coercive actions by China; calls grow to boost defense capabilities, strengthen alliances, and reflect public trust in partners.
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Humanitarian Watch, Firm Diplomacy, and Assertion of Maritime Rights Mark First Week of 2026 in the West Philippine Sea
China, Exclusive Economic Zone, Filipino fishermen rescue, IMOA, Kiko Pangilinan, Maritime Sovereignty, Philippine diplomacy, Philippines, South China Sea, UNCLOS, US Navy, West Philippine SeaUS Navy rescues Filipino fishermen; Manila reaffirms West Philippine Sea claims; Senator Pangilinan underscores Philippine EEZ in diplomatic exchange with China.
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How AI Is Shaping the South China Sea Narrative — And Why It Matters to the Philippines
AI disinformation, artificial intelligence, deepfakes, digital warfare, international conflict, media literacy, misinformation, Philippines, Propaganda, South China Sea, strategic communication, West Philippine SeaAI-generated propaganda is intensifying narratives in the South China Sea dispute, distorting public perception and complicating the Philippines’ strategic responses.
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From Diplomacy to the Classroom: New Moves on the West Philippine Sea
China, China envoy, Diplomacy, Erwin Tulfo, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, IMOA, Maritime Rights, Philippines, public awareness, Senate Bill 1625, South China Sea, West Philippine Sea, WPS Education ActFirst Lady meets Chinese envoy; a new bill seeks mandatory West Philippine Sea education in schools as Manila pushes for awareness amid ongoing tensions.
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“Be Wise to China’s Playbook”: Carpio Warns of New Moves on Scarborough Shoal
Antonio Carpio, Bajo de Masinloc, Chinese militarization, Chinese playbook, IMOA, Maritime Sovereignty, Panatag, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, West Philippine SeaCarpio warns that China may turn Scarborough Shoal into a “monitoring station” — urging diplomatic, legal and security readiness to safeguard Philippine sovereignty.
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Manila Holds the Line: Philippines Faces Escalating Chinese Aggression With Stronger Global Support
Canada PH defense pact, China, Code of Conduct ASEAN, Fujian aircraft carrier, Japan PH cooperation, maritime collisions, military drills, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, Second Thomas shoal, South China Sea, US Philippines alliance, USS George Washington, West Philippine SeaMaritime clashes, new defense pacts, and heightened military presence mark a tense week in the South China Sea as the Philippines and its allies counter China’s actions.
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Justice Carpio Breaks Down China’s 9-Dash Line Myth: Why the West Philippine Sea Isn’t Beijing’s ‘Backyard
9-dash line, Antonio Carpio, China, Maritime Law, Philippines, South China Sea, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaJustice Carpio refutes China’s historic-rights claims and makes the case for the Philippines’ legal, moral and strategic path in the West Philippine Sea.
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China’s Strategy Tightens — Manila Answers with Drones, Diplomacy, and a New Fighting Spirit
China, Lawfare, Maritime Security, Military Tension, Philippines, Reaper Drones, South China Sea, U.S.-Philippines alliance, West Philippine SeaChina steps up legal and military pressure in the South China Sea; Philippines ramps up surveillance, diplomacy, and calls for stronger pushback.
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Rising Drills, Sharper Words, and Manila’s Balancing Act in a Sea of Giants
anti-invasion drills, ASEAN Code of Conduct, China, Maritime Security, Philippine Defense, Philippines, South China Sea, US China rivalry, West Philippine SeaPhilippines readies anti-invasion drills, rebuffs China’s claims, eyes ASEAN sea code, and navigates rising U.S.–China rivalry.