Tag: West Philippine Sea
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US Emerges as Philippines’ Strongest Ally in WPS Tensions
Surge in Support for the United States as Manila’s Key Partner A recent nationwide survey conducted for the We Protect Our Seas Foundation reveals that a commanding 77% of Filipinos view the United States as the best country to assist the Philippines in addressing Chinese coercion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The Pulse Asia…
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US Seen as Philippines’ Strongest Ally Against China in WPS
Overview: The US tops Filipinos’ allies against regional pressure A nationwide Pulse Asia survey, conducted September 27–30, 2025 and commissioned by the We Protect Our Seas Foundation, shows a striking preference among Filipinos for the United States as the Philippines’ strongest ally in addressing Chinese coercion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). A notable 77%…
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Filipinos Rally Behind WPS Transparency: Pulse Asia Survey Shows Broad Support for Public Exposure of China’s Actions
Massive Public Support for West Philippine Sea Transparency Policy A new Pulse Asia survey, commissioned by the We Protect Our Seas Foundation, reveals strong public demand in the Philippines for continued transparency regarding the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and China’s coercive actions against Filipino vessels and fishermen. Conducted from September 27 to 30, 2025, the…
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US Emerges as Philippines’ Strongest Ally Against China in WPS, Survey Shows
Overview: US Tops Filipinos’ Security Priorities in the WPS In a nationwide pulse of opinion, a substantial majority of Filipinos identify the United States as the most capable ally to help the Philippines counter Chinese coercion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The We Protect Our Seas Foundation commissioned the Pulse Asia survey, conducted from…
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WPS Transparency Policy Gains Broad Support as Pulse Asia Findings Highlight Public Backing
Overview: A Clear Public Call for Transparency in the West Philippine Sea A new Pulse Asia survey, commissioned by the We Protect Our Seas Foundation, reveals strong public support for a continued transparency policy in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Conducted from September 27 to 30, 2025, the nationwide study shows that 94% of Filipinos…
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Filipinos Back WPS Transparency Policy Amid China’s Coercive Actions, Pulse Asia Survey Finds
Overview: Broad Public Support for WPS Transparency A new Pulse Asia survey commissioned by the We Protect Our Seas Foundation shows overwhelming public backing in the Philippines for continuing a transparency policy on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and for publicly exposing China’s coercive actions against Filipino vessels and fishermen. Conducted from September 27 to…
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China Coast Guard water cannon incident near Pag-asa Island underscores West Philippine Sea tensions
Escalation at Pag-asa: What happened In the early hours of Sunday, a confrontation unfolded off Pag-asa Island in the Kalayaan Group within the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel, designated 21559, fired its water cannon at the BRP Datu Pagbuaya, a Bureau of Fisheries and…
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Water Cannon and Ramming Tension Near Pag-asa Island
Escalation in the West Philippine Sea The West Philippine Sea has witnessed another provocative encounter as a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel fired a water cannon and rammed a Philippine ship near Pag-asa Island on Sunday morning. The incident, which occurred at about 9:15 a.m., involved CCG vessel 21559 directing its water cannon at the…
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Water Cannon Fire: China’s Coast Guard Targets Filipino Vessels Near Pag-asa Island
Brief Overview of the Incident In the early hours of Sunday, a confrontation between Chinese and Filipino vessels unfolded near Pag-asa Island, part of the Kalayaan Group within the West Philippine Sea. Philippine authorities reported that a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel launched a water cannon at a Philippine-anchored BFAR ship and subsequently rammed its…
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Strengthening Maritime Cooperation in the West Philippine Sea
Introduction The recent conclusion of the 11th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) marks a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation among the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). Conducted in the West Philippine Sea, this joint exercise aims to enhance the three…