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This handout photo grabbed from a video released by the Philippine Coast Guard on June 7, 2024 shows Chinese Coast Guard personnel aboard their rigid inflatable boat, blocking a Philippine Coast Guard rigid inflatable boat (back) carrying marine scientists in the waters of the South China Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard said on June 7, that Chinese boats "harassed" their vessel during a medical evacuation last month of a Filipino soldier, who was stationed on a remote outpost in the South China Sea.

Philippines says China approval not needed to access Ayungin Shoal

The Philippines rejected China's claim that permission is needed to access Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon tie the knot on June 9, 2024.

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Different government agencies and military personnel attend the flag-raising ceremony at Rizal Park in celebration of National Flag Day on May 28, 2024.

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'Basta ipaalam': China to allow Philippine access to Ayungin if informed ahead

'Basta ipaalam': China to allow Philippine access to Ayungin if informed ahead

By James Relativo | 1 day ago

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'Standard challenge' issued vs 2 Chinese warships monitored in Basilan Strait

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A relentless months-long campaign by Chinese state media to depict the Philippines as the aggressor in the South China Sea preceded the viral spread of the “deepfake” audio of Marcos allegedly ordering an attack on China.

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This handout photo taken on May 19, 2024 and received on June 4, 2024 from the Armed Forces of the Philippines shows two Chinese rigid-hulled inflatable boats (L and R) maneuvering close to Philippine personnel on board their boats (2nd L and 2nd R) near the Philippine outpost at Second Second Thomas Shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea. The Philippine military said June 4 that Chinese boats illegally "seized" food and medicine airdropped to a Filipino outpost in the South China Sea. Chinese personnel on board the boats later dumped the items in the water, a Philippine Navy spokesman said.

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A China Coast Guard ship maneuvers past a Philippine fishing boat during the distribution of fuel and food to fishers by the civilian-led mission Atin Ito (This Is Ours) Coalition, in the disputed South China Sea on May 16, 2024.

76% of Filipinos see China as biggest threat to country

Results of the poll conducted in March showed that 76% of adult Filipinos view China as the top threat to the country.

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