The Philippine coast guard reported that China's coast guard and navy conducted aggressive maneuvers against Manila's fisheries vessels. The harassment from three Chinese Coast Guard ships and a navy helicopter forced Philippine vessels to halt a scientific survey in the South China Sea.

The Philippines has launched a comic book to counter what the country says is China's disinformation campaign to push its expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea.

A new Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel has replaced BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) to resume patrol operations against China’s illegal presence off the

China’s biggest coast guard vessel, known as “The Monster,” returned to the West Sea (WPS) during the weekend.

The Philippines will soon decide on an international platform to sue China for alleged damage to the marine environment, its justice minister said, as it pursues a second high-profile legal challenge against Beijing over the South China Sea.

The Philippine coast guard continues to keep tabs on its Chinese counterpart, which continues its dayslong presence in waters off the Zambales province.