Tag: West Philippine Sea
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China Faces Backlash Over West Philippine Sea ‘PR Stunt’ Claim by Filipino Group
Overview: A Contested Aid Gesture in the West Philippine Sea The incident that sparked a new round of criticism over China’s role in the West Philippine Sea involved a group of Chinese soldiers appearing to render assistance to a stranded Filipino fisherman on Christmas Day. Civil society group Atin Ito Coalition quickly dismissed the scene…
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China slammed over West Philippine Sea PR stunt amid Christmas Day aid claim
Overview Chinese actions in the West Philippine Sea are once again at the center of international scrutiny after civil society group Atin Ito Coalition labeled a Christmas Day incident a deliberate public relations stunt. The group alleges that Chinese soldiers came to the aid of a stranded Filipino fisherman, accusing the move of being a…
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Chinese Navy Aids Filipino Fisherman in West Philippine Sea on Christmas Day
Christmas Day Aid in the West Philippine Sea In a rare moment of compassion amid ongoing maritime tensions, Chinese navy personnel came to the aid of a distressed Filipino fisherman in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Christmas Day. The incident, reported by the Chinese embassy in Manila, showcased maritime humanitarianism and offered a reminder…
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Chinese Navy Aids Philippine Fisherman on Christmas Day
Christmas Day Rescue in the West Philippine Sea On Christmas Day, a rare moment of maritime humanitarianism unfolded in the West Philippine Sea as Chinese navy personnel came to the aid of a distressed Filipino fisherman. The incident, first reported by the Chinese embassy in Manila and later confirmed by Philippine authorities, underscored the ongoing…
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De Lima: Deploy Navy to West Philippine Sea to foil harassment
Overview Manila—In the face of ongoing maritime tensions and repeated instances of intimidation in the West Philippine Sea, Rep. Leila de Lima of the Mamamayang Liberal party-list has urged the government to deploy the Navy in tandem with the Philippine Coast Guard to safeguard Philippine claims and deter harassment at sea. Her proposal comes as…
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De Lima Calls for Navy Deployment in West Philippine Sea to Foil Harassment
Overview In a bold move to address ongoing maritime tensions, Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima proposed deploying the Navy to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to counter harassment and potentially deter aggressive acts in disputed waters. The proposal, which underscores a broader strategy to safeguard Philippine maritime interests, comes amid a series of…
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De Lima Urges Navy Deployment to West Philippine Sea to Counter Harassment
Lawmakers Call for Firm Navy Presence in the West Philippine Sea The Philippine political landscape recently saw a sharp call for stronger maritime defense as Rep. Leila de Lima proposed a strategic shift in safeguarding national waters. In response to ongoing maritime harassment incidents in the West Philippine Sea, the Mamamayang Liberal party-list lawmaker argued…
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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…