The Philippines military has spotted illegal man-made structures in the South China Sea near the area where hundreds of Chinese vessels had gathered last month. Authorities have documented these structures as illegal and man-made, which are visible on Union Banks in the South China Sea’s Spratly Islands.

Philippines military finds more 'illegal' structures in South China Sea

Senior officials from the United States and the Philippines discussed their concerns over ongoing Chinese activities in the disputed South China Sea. The Philippines spotted as many as 200 Chinese militia ships at the Whitson reef which lies within the country's economic zone.

US, Philippines discuss Chinese 'militia' swarming in South China Sea

In the five years since Duterte became president, dozens of people in the legal profession have been brutally attacked, often with deadly consequences. According to the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG), several lawyers, prosecutors and judges have been killed during Duterte’s term – higher than all the recorded deadly attacks on lawyers in the last 50 years under six previous presidents.

Philippines: 61 lawyers slain in Duterte term, more than under previous 6 presidents combined

The national security advisers for the United States and the Philippines discussed their shared concerns over Chinese activities in the South China Sea in a call on Wednesday, the White House said.

US, Philippines officials discuss Chinese activities in South China Sea

The year was 2013. China was dragged to the Permanent Court of Arbitration. It faced a charge of threatening maritime entitlements and the status of features in the South China Sea.

Is World coming together against China in South China Sea?

US Secretary Antony Blinken on Monday came out in support of the Philippines after "China's maritime militia" amassed Chinese vessels at a boomerang-shaped Whitsun Reef in the West Philippine sea.

Blinken backs Philippines as hundreds of China vessels crowd disputed reef

The Philippine military is sending light fighter aircraft to fly over hundreds of Chinese vessels in disputed waters in the South China Sea, its defence minister said, as he repeated his demand the flotilla be withdrawn immediately.

Philippines sends fighter aircraft over Chinese vessels in South China Sea

The COVID -19 cases surging in Manila. The Philipines has ordered more than 24 million people in and around Manila into complete Coronavirus lockdown.

Coronavirus Update: Philippines announces strict COVID-19 lockdown in and around Manila

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to protect the country`s maritime territory during a meeting with China`s ambassador, his spokesman said on Thursday, as international concern grows about Chinese vessels massing in the South China Sea.

Philippine leader conveys concern to China envoy over 'swarming' vessels

The Philippine immigration bureau said Wednesday it has launched an investigation into allegations that some of its officers were involved in the trafficking of 44 women to work in Syria.

Philippines probes immigration officers over trafficking women to Syria

China's embassy in the Philippines has blamed 'some external countries' for stoking tensions in the region, in remarks aimed at Japan after its ambassador stressed the need for peace and stability and in the South China Sea.

China embassy takes swipe at 'fusty' Japan over South China Sea 

The South China Sea dispute is in the headlines once again. This time for China's maritime militia boats that have alarmed the Philippines. What does this militia do? WION's Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: What are China's maritime Militias?

Historical accounts say Indians have been sailing the South China Sea for 1,500 years. Today, New Delhi has more in common with the region than China. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you what is at stake for India in the region.

Gravitas: What is at stake for India in the South China Sea?

Tensions are flaring up once again in the South China Sea. Hundreds of fishing vessels have been spotted at a disputed reef. The Philippines says these are Chinese vessels manned by militias.

Tensions flare up as Philippines spots Chinese vessels at Whitsun reef 

More than 200 Chinese fishing vessels believed to be crewed by militia have been spotted near a disputed reef off the Philippines, a government agency said, expressing "concern" over their presence.

Philippines spots hundreds of Chinese 'militia' boats near disputed reef

The Philippines on Saturday reported a spike in coronavirus infections and its first case of the highly contagious variant first identified in Brazil, while confirming nearly 100 infections of a new variant discovered locally.

Philippines detects Brazil COVID-19 variant as cases surge

India and The Philippines have signed a defence pact. It could serve as the foundation for a major arms deal. Philippine Defence Secretary has said 'We are buying the BrahMos missile'.

Gravitas: The Philippines wants to buy India's Brahmos Missile

The Philippines received its first batch of Covid-19 vaccines -- 600,000 doses -- from China Sunday, kickstarting the country's inoculation drive. On Monday, top government officials and health workers will be the first on Monday to receive the Chinese-made vaccine -- called CoronaVac -- just days after the drug regulator approved it for emergency use.

Philippines receives first batch of Covid-19 vaccines from China

Hundreds of Filipino Catholics, many in face shields, attended Ash Wednesday services in Manila on Wednesday (February 26) to mark the start of Lent.

Face-shielded Filipino Catholics observe Ash Wednesday in Manila

A strong earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Sunday, though there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, the US Geological Service and local officials said.

6.0-magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines

As part of the globalisation of India-developed COVID-19 vaccine, India's Bharat Biotech has applied for "Emergency Use Authorization" (EUA) in the Philippines. EUA was filed earlier this month in the country and is the first international regulatory filing for Bharat biotech's COVAXIN.

With focus on globalization of India-developed vaccines, EUA for Covaxin filed in the Philippines

GMR Airports on Monday said that its consortium has completed construction of a new terminal building of Clark International Airport in record time in the Philippines.

GMR Airports completes new building of Clark International Airport in record time

Nissan’s marketing and distribution in the country will continue through imports from its Thailand and Japan manufacturing sites.

Nissan to end car assembly in Philippines, marketing and distribution operations will continue

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