Maritime Zones Act: The Philippines is a step closer to enacting a maritime law to give The Hague’s 2016 arbitration tribunal ruling legal teeth against China over its EEZ.nThe act, approved by Congress, awaits President Ferdinand Marcos’ signature
8 month agoChina launches air, sea patrols near Scarborough Shoal as US, PH hold joint drillsnnChina carried out a combat patrol to test "strike capabilities" near a flashpoint reef in the South China Sea on Wednesday, as the United States and its allies held joint military drills
South Korea PM requests Philippines' support in sending message against North Korea provocations
The Philippines, America, Australia and Canada conduct their first joint exercises in the South China Sea
China says it conducts "combat patrol" near Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea, which is also claimed by the Philippines. The patrol came despite recent agreement between the countries to defuse tensions
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 49 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 26 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines
Philippine Defense Minister: We do not seek war with China, but its behavior in the South China Sea is illegal
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 57 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 - 36 km E of Barcelona, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 60 km E of Barcelona, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 42 km ENE of Santa Maria, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 43 km E of Santa Maria, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 60 km ENE of Santa Maria, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 28 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 32 km E of Barcelona, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 - 19 km E of Barcelona, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 14 km SW of Pondaguitan, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 69 km WNW of Puro Pinget, Philippines
The Philippines announces reaching a joint understanding with China to ease tensions in the South China Sea
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, in his State of the Nation address, announces the total shutdown and ban of online casinos, now mostly owned by Chinese, in the country
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 37 km W of Gadung, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 46 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines
“We request your administration provide us with a full list of military, diplomatic, and economic options developed by the Departments of State and Defense to support the Philippines,” read a letter, seen by Reuters,from Senators Roger Wicker and Jim Risch
US Navy: The US and Philippine Coast Guards conducted a bilateral search and rescue exercise in the South China Sea on July 16.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 47 km N of Dicabisagan, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 2 km SW of Tagbina, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 - 95 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 - 106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 24 km W of Pasuquin, Philippines
