In the South China Sea, diplomacy is often as turbulent as the waters themselves. Now, the Philippines wants to calm the storm with a legally binding Code of Conduct. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to make this his regional legacy, pushing for rules that would prevent collisions at sea, halt island-building, and draw a […]

For the Philippines, the South China Sea is both a vital resource and a recurring flashpoint. Its reefs and shoals are not only rich fishing grounds but also gateways for energy exploration and global shipping. Yet the disputes that play out there are not driven only by geography or resources. They are fueled by a […]

Vietnam’s accelerating maritime construction in the South China Sea is shifting the balance of power in one of the world’s most contested waterways, with direct consequences for the Philippines as it confronts increasingly assertive Chinese actions in waters it claims. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reported on August 22 that satellite images […]

As the Philippines grapples with rising global economic tensions and the threat of recession, business leaders and political advocates are calling for a shift in the country’s foreign policy to foster stronger economic ties with China. At the Pandesal Forum held on Tuesday at Kamuning Bakery Café in Quezon City, a panel of experts highlighted […]

China has officially announced the baselines for the territorial sea adjacent to Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal), asserting its longstanding claim over the disputed area in the South China Sea. The move, which was outlined by a Foreign Ministry spokesperson, is framed as a legal step to reinforce China’s maritime management in the region. According to […]