China's aggressive actions escalated tensions in the South China Sea as 40 Chinese vessels blocked Philippine supply ships from reaching a disputed shoal, hindering resupply efforts for Manila's largest coast guard ship, Philippine officials said Tuesday (Aug 27).

Philippines accuses China of using 'excessive force' to block food delivery to Shoal

The Philippines slammed China, on Tuesday (Mar 5) for its “dangerous manoeuvres” in the disputed South China Sea saying that at least four Filipino crew members were left injured after Chinese ships had fired water cannons at one of its vessels, which also sustained damage.

Manila slams Beijing for ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ in South China Sea; 4 Filipino crew members injured

The Philippines is taking steps to drag China to an international tribunal over alleged harvesting and destruction of coral reefs within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea.

South China Sea: Philippines to drag China to international court for damaging coral reefs in EEZ

The Philippines has launched an investigation against hundreds of Chinese vessels that were dumping sewage into contested areas of the South China Sea. "While we are confirming and verifying these wastes being dumped .

Philippines launches investigation into Chinese sewage-dumping at sea

Filipino fisherman Randy Megu has often braved the storms that spring up in the South China Sea, but these days he has a greater fear: seeing a Chinese maritime enforcement vessel on the horizon.

Five years after South China Sea ruling, China's presence around Philippines only growing

The Philippines on Wednesday reported what it said were incursions into its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) by 287 maritime militia vessels from China, in a further sign of cracks reappearing in a relationship after a period of rapprochement.

Philippines flags 'incursions' by nearly 300 Chinese militia boats

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has warned Beijing to back off from a disputed island in the South China Sea, warning of possible military action if China "touches" it amid rising tensions over the key waterway.

Philippines' Duterte warns China to back off disputed island

After the Hague ruling, the former president's visit is being viewed as an opportunity to open a new chapter in settling disputes with China

Philippines envoy Fidel Ramos "optimistic" about ice breaking China trip

Beijing agreed to open negotiations with Manila, but set the pre-condition that The Hague ruling be disregarded

South China Sea: Philippines rejects Chinese conditions to talk