200 Chinese ships have been spotted near the Mischief Reef in South China Sea. The China-controlled reef is extremely close to the Philippine-controlled Second Thomas Shoal. It is also just 250km from the island of Palawan. So, are Chinese vessels on a mission near the Mischief Reef?

Gravitas | What are 200 Chinese vessels doing near Mischief Reef?

Vietnam and the Philippines agreed on Tuesday (January 30) to boost cooperation among their coastguards and to prevent untoward incidents in the South China Sea, in an announcement during a state visit to Hanoi by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

What deal did Vietnam & Philippines sign on South China Sea security?

India is arming the Philippines with Brahmos—the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile. In the next ten days, its ground systems will reach the Philippines, while the missiles will reach in March. This is the first-ever export order of the all-powerful Brahmos. Should China watch out?

Gravitas | India set to send Brahmos to Philippines: Should China watch out?

India is expected to start exporting BrahMos supersonic cruise missile ground systems in the next ten days. Deliveries of the missiles are anticipated by March of this year, as per DRDO Chairman. Watch this video for all details.

When will Philippines receive BrahMos cruise missiles as India is set to export its ground systems?

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Junior is facing flak. He used the presidential helicopter to reach the Coldplay concert. Are helicopters at world leaders' disposal at all times? Can they use them at their own leisure for their personal reasons?

Gravitas: Philippines President takes helicopter to Coldplay concert

The Philippine government will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into a brutal anti-narcotics campaign, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday.

Philippines will not ‘lift a finger’ to assist ICC’s drug war probe

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has come under fire on social media after using the presidential helicopter to attend a Coldplay concert over the weekend.

Philippines President Marcos under fire for taking presidential helicopter to Coldplay concert

China summoned the ambassador from the Philippines on Tuesday. It warned the country "not to play with fire". President Marcos Jr earlier congratulated Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te on his election victory. Watch this video for all details.

China-Philippines tensions: China warns Philippines not to ‘play with fire’ over Taiwan

China showcased fighter jets firing missiles in the South China Sea on Thursday, as it held rival military exercises with the United States in the hotly contested waters.

Philippines and US conduct two-day joint patrol

China's military will conduct routine patrols with its naval and air forces in the South China Sea from Wednesday to Thursday, the military's Southern Theater Command said, as ongoing tensions simmer in the region over disputed territories.

China starts military patrols in South China Sea as tensions simmer in the region

The Philippines is not provoking conflict in the South China Sea, its military spokesperson said on Tuesday. The military responded to China's accusation that Manila was encroaching on Beijing's territory. Watch this video for all details.

Philippines is not provoking conflict in South China Sea, its military says

The Philippines has denied Chinese claims of provoking conflict in the South China Sea. The rebuttal comes over Beijing's accusations that Manila is encroaching on its territory. In recent months both sides have traded charges over a series of Maritime run-ins.

South China Sea crisis: China rammed a ship carrying Philippines' military chief

Beijing warned that the remnants of its recently launched Long March 5 might hit an area of the South China Sea, on Tuesday (Dec 26). The maritime safety administration warned that the rocket debris of its most powerful launch vehicle is expected to fall off the coast of China’s island province of Hainan between 11:00 am (local time) and noon.

Beijing warns rocket remnants to hit South China Sea amid ongoing dispute with Philippines

Tensions rise amid series of maritime run-ins. China levies fresh accusations at the Philippines. China has alleged that the Philippines brings outside forces to intervene. Beijing has said it is "willing to work with Manila on sea-related issues." Watch the video to know more!

Beijing: Manila relying on U.S. support to provoke China | South China Sea Tensions

The victory of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr in the May 2022 Philippine presidential elections came as a rude shock for the West and a bonanza for China. The son and namesake of the late Philippine dictator had long been projected as pro-China and anti-US by the Western media.

Friend-turned-foe: How 2023 saw the emergence of Xi’s biggest nemesis - Bongbong Marcos

As tensions build between Philippines and China, Philippines is boosting its maritime security with Japan-made air radars. The air radars have been installed to keep watch on the disputed waters.

Philippines boosts maritime security amid tensions with Beijing

The Philippines has summoned China’s envoy, said the foreign ministry on Monday (Dec 11) amid some of the most tense confrontations between the countries’ vessels in the disputed South China Sea.

Philippines summons Chinese envoy over S.China Sea row; US accuses Beijing of undermining regional stability

The Philippines and China continue their blame game in the territory of the South China Sea. In the latest the Philippines has accused China of using water canons to obstruct three of its vessels.

Philippines summons Chinese ambassador for an answer on South China Sea confrontations

Manila accuses Beijing of shooting water canons at its boats

Manila blames Chinese Coats Guard of ramming into its boat

In a historic moment for marine biology, a pregnant megamouth shark, a rare and elusive deepwater species, was discovered washed up on a beach in the Philippines last month.

In a first, pregnant megamouth shark spotted on Philippines beach

A powerful explosion ripped through a Catholic mass in the southern Philippines this morning. Four people were killed and 40 people were left injured. The explosion took place during the morning mass that was underway in a state-run University gymnasium.

Islamic state militants 'ISIS' claim Philippines Catholic mass blast

The Philippines coast guard has released a video showing hundreds of maritime vessels gathered at a coral reef that lies within the Philippines exclusive economic zone.

Pilippines releases video showing Chinese boats at Whitsun Reef

The Philippines Coast Guard has released a video showing hundreds of Chinese maritime vessels gathered at a Coral Reef that lies within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone in the South China Sea.

China vessels at Reef off Philippines, 'Beijing's present alarming at Whitsun Reef' | World DNA

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