US Ally Withdraws From Disputed Territory As China Claims Win
Crew members of the Philippine coast guard ship had run out of critical supplies, including water, during a monthslong standoff with Chinese forces.
Navigating Tensions: Philippine Vessel Withdrawal Amidst South China Sea Disputes
The Philippine Coast Guard's BRP Teresa Magbanua returned to port after being blockaded by Chinese vessels at Sabina Shoal. Despite pledges to replace the ship, conditions aboard were dire due to supply shortages and damage.
Explainer: Sabina Shoal, the newest flashpoint in the South China Sea
Sabina Shoal, located over 75 nautical miles west of the Philippines and 600 miles from China, has become the latest flashpoint between the two rival claimants in the South China Sea.
US Trains for Drone War in Contested South China Sea
The U.S. Air Force revealed last week that its drone units have been training for an "unmanned" war in the contested South China Sea as regional tensions continue to rise. The "Reaper Smoke" annual competition,
Philippines withdraws from disputed reef in South China Sea
The Philippines has withdrawn a coastguard ship keeping watch over a disputed reef after a months-long stand-off with China. The Teresa Magbanua, Manila’s largest coastguard vessel, returned to port on Sunday from the Sabina Shoal after blocking and ramming by the Chinese coastguard left the crew dehydrated and malnourished and the ship damaged,
Philippines to continue to deploy vessels in contested South China Sea shoal
The Philippines will continuously deploy vessels in the contested Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, its coast guard said on Monday after a Philippine ship returned to port after a five-month deployment there.
South China Sea conflict near Philippines could be next U.S.-China flashpoint
The U.S. could be drawn into a conflict between China and the Philippines that's been roiling the South China Sea.
Philippines deploys new coast guard ship to Sabina Shoal, defying China's demands for withdrawal
The Philippines is sending a new vessel to replace the coast guard ship Teresa Magbanua at Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea after the original ship returned to port.
Beijing should exploit the return of the Teresa Magbanua to port as an opportunity for diplomatic reset and to de-escalate Philippine tensions
Beijing should exploit the return of the Teresa Magbanua to port as an opportunity for diplomatic reset and to de-escalate ...
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BRP Teresa Magbanua commander: We're doing this for the world
In tears, Lieutenant Efren Duran Jr., gave a salute and apologized to Philippine Coast Guard Palawan District Commander ...
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2024 Sabina shoal standoff: A timeline
Aug. 19: Two 44-meter PCG ships are rammed by Chinese ships about 23 miles southeast of Sabina Shoal, according to Philippine ...
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‘Lugaw’ and rainwater for weeks: BRP Teresa Magbanua crew’s struggles in WPS
For weeks, "lugaw" or rice porridge filled their stomachs and they resorted to drinking boiled rainwater as well as droplets ...
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Coast Guard's BRP Teresa Magbanua left Escoda Shoal due to 'bad weather' – official
Tarriela said that the Chinese maritime forces, which asserted their presence in Sabina Shoal and harassed the Coast Guard ...
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Padilla pays tribute to the brave crew of BRP Teresa Magbanua
For enduring harassment and hardships while maintaining the Philippines’ presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Senator ...
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Magbanua, Escoda, and Araling Panlipunan
News that the Coast Guard patrol ship BRP Teresa Magbanua recently withdrew from (Josefa Llanes) Escoda Shoal, in the ...
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'Salami tactics', the Philippines, Ukraine and the 'tyranny of time'
Officials in the Philippines have steadfastly refused to describe their decision to withdraw the BRP Teresa Magbanua as any kind of defeat, vowing to send a new patrol ship to the shoal ...
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West Philippine Sea: Several factors force BRP Teresa Magbanua to return – PCG
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua was “compelled” to return to port due to unfavorable weather ...
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China fears another Ayungin
It was a graceful exit of the Philippine Coast Guard flagship vessel BRP – Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas – Teresa Magbanua from the Escoda or Sabina Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.