US Aircraft Carrier Conducts Joint Patrol With Philippines in South China Sea China denounced US 'muscle-flexing' in the region
China, Philippines Trade Accusation Over Collision in South China Sea The incident took place near Second Thomas Shoal
China Says US Warship ‘Illegally’ Sailed Near Disputed Reef in South China Sea The incident occurred near Second Thomas Shoal, which has been the site of frequent encounters between Philippine and Chinese vessels
US, Philippines Start Three-Day Joint Patrol in South China Sea The patrol comes amid rising tensions with China in the region
Philippines, Japan Working on Military Pact for Reciprocal Deployments The US has been encouraging its allies in the region to boost military ties as part of its strategy against China
China Says It Warned Another Philippine Resupply Mission in South China Sea The Philippines says it successfully resupplied a grounded ship on a disputed reef despite 'harassment' from Chinese vessels
US, Philippines Begin Annual Naval Drills Amid Tensions With China This year's iteration of the Sama Sama 2023 drills are the largest ever
Philippines Wants to Retake Shoal from China in South China Sea China has controlled Scarborough Shoal since 2012
US, Philippines Conduct Joint Naval Patrol in the South China Sea It marked the first joint patrol west of the Philippine province of Palawan
US Military in Talks to Build Port in Northern Philippines Facing Taiwan The port would be less than 125 miles from Taiwan