South China Sea, Beijing and Philippines

South China Sea: Philippine, US planes fly near contested shoal in ‘message’ to Beijing
Air patrol exercise underscores Manila’s efforts to assert its maritime claims while testing US commitment to regional security, analysts say.
Philippines, U.S. hold joint air patrol over South China Sea, angering China
The air forces of the Philippines and the United States held joint patrols over the South China Sea on Tuesday, a move that angered China, which also conducted a "routine patrol" over a disputed shoal.
Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing's 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila and condemned Beijing for its "dangerous and destabilising" actions in the Sea, in his first phone call with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo.
Philippines and US stage joint air patrol, exercise over South China Sea
American and Philippine warplanes flew together in a coordinated patrol and drill above the South China Sea, in the allies’ first joint maneuvers over contested waters since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to office, Filipino officials said.
Philippine Airlines boosts flights to China with non-stop Manila-Beijing service
Philippine Airlines will boost its connectivity to mainland China with the launch of non-stop Manila to Beijing flights
US Sends Bombers to South China Sea in Warning to Beijing
The training involved three Philippine FA-50 fighters and drills to enhance air domain awareness and joint combat capabilities.
Chinese fleet’s ‘routine exercise’ shown on state television after Basilan Strait transit
Footage of warships conducting drill in the Pacific follows exchange between Beijing and Manila over navy transit.
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‘Monster ship’ still in WPS as PH patrols with US, Japan, Australia
Monster ship” is still in the WPS while the Philippines, along with the United States, Japan, and Australia were conducting its patrols ...
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PAL announces resumption of Manila-Beijing flights in March
Philippine Airlines (PAL) said Monday it will resume thrice-weekly nonstop flights to Beijing Capital International Airport ...
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PAL to resume Manila-Beijing flights in March
Just months after cutting flights to China due to low demand, flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced that it would ...
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China tests US commitment to South China Sea by pressuring Philippines
A little more than a week after Beijing and Manila reached an agreement aimed at easing tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has accused Chinese coast guard vessels of fresh incursions ...
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PAL to start Manila-Beijing flight service on March 30
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will begin operating nonstop flights between the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and ...
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BIZ BUZZ: For Gokongwei airline, no Beijing flights for now
Local airlines suspended flights to China—once a top tourist destination—in the past year due to lack of travel demand. But ...
Misrepresented ballot template spurs false Philippine election claims
As the Philippines geared up for national elections in May, a picture of a sample ballot labelled "Beijing PE, China" ...