By Jason Gutierrez Filipino officials tried to reassure the Philippine public Monday that they had not surrendered Manila’s claim of sovereign rights over Sabina Shoal to China by withdrawing a coast guard…
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Filipino Civilian Convoy Departs For Scarborough Shoal, Demands ‘China Leave’
By Jojo Riñoza and Camille Elemia A convoy of Filipino civilian boats set sail on Wednesday in a show of defiance to assert Manila’s claim over a disputed shoal in the South…
Philippines Launches Patrols Around Disputed Shoal To Protect Fishing Grounds, Food Security
By Camille Elemia The Philippines this month launched coast guard patrols around Scarborough Shoal to safeguard its exclusive economic zone and challenge China, which for 12 years has dominated those waters vital…