South China Sea
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Philippines Pushes Back on China’s Rhetoric, Defends 2016 Arbitral Ruling and International Law
2016 arbitral award, DFA Philippines, Geopolitics, IMOA News, Maritime Law, Philippines China Relations, regional security, South China Sea, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaPhilippines rebukes China’s embassy remarks, defends the 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling, and insists any regional Code of Conduct must be based on international law and UNCLOS.
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Q&A ON THE STATEMENT OF THE DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON OF THE CHINESE EMBASSY IN THE PHILIPPINES
Arbitral Award 2016, China-Philippines dispute, IMOA, International Law, Maritime Law, Philippine maritime rights, Sabina Shoal, Scarborough Shoal, Second Thomas shoal, South China Sea, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaClarifying misstatements by the Chinese Embassy on the West Philippine Sea, this Q&A explains UNCLOS maritime zones, the 2016 Arbitral Award, and the Philippines’ rights over Scarborough, Second Thomas, and Sabina Shoals.
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PCG Pushes Back, Diplomatic Barbs Fly as China Embassy Criticizes West Philippine Sea Statements
Chinese Embassy Manila, diplomatic protest, IMOA, Jay Tarriela, Maritime Sovereignty, Philippine Coast Guard, South China Sea, Vienna Convention, West Philippine SeaPCG West Philippine Sea spokesperson Tarriela rejects Chinese Embassy’s protest, saying there’s no need to apologize for factual posts on maritime incidents.
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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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Fishermen Harmed, Water Cannons Fired, and Diplomatic Lines Drawn in the West Philippine Sea
Filipino fishermen, International Law, Maritime Security, Philippines China tensions, Sabina Shoal, South China Sea, Sovereignty, US Philippines alliance, water cannon incident, West Philippine SeaFilipino fishermen injured, China accuses Manila of provocation, and the US backs the Philippines after water cannon incidents in the West Philippine Sea.
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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.