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
Japan and Philippines sign defense pact allowing their forces to train in each other's territory
Philippine Army Commander: The United States offered us support in the South China Sea operations
Philippines says it won't back down, but won't start a war, after clash with Chinese Coast Guard
