The Philippine defense chief condemned China's deployment of a swarm of armed coast guard forces, backed by a helicopter and a drone, closer to the Philippines' military outpost in a fiercely disputed atoll in the South China Sea.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) seized an estimated ₱74.8 million worth of suspected illegal drugs during an operation at the Matnog Port in Sorsogon on Saturday. In a statement, the PCG said 11 kilograms of suspected illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia were recovered in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and other law enforcement partners.

Philippines says that China is violating international law by allegedly conducting military manoeuvres near the BRP Sierra Madre, a Philippine navy vessel grounded at the disputed Ayungin shoal in the South China Sea,

Australia’s defense minister and his Philippine counterpart are meeting in Manila for talks spotlighting their concern over Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea.

A Chinese navy warship and Chinese coast guard vessel collided Monday in the South China Sea, as the latter chased a patrol boat belonging to the Philippines at high speed.

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In this image made from video handout provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, a Chinese Coast Guard ship rams the Philippine navy-operated supply boat Unaizah Mae 1 as it approaches Second Thomas ...

Philippine military says there is an increase in Chinese vessels, including coastguard and militia ships, near shoal.