The South China Sea, a flashpoint of power and pride, where overlapping claims and rising tensions have turned calm waters into one of the world’s most dangerous hotspots. For years, China has leaned on its sweeping “nine-dash line” , a claim already struck down by the Hague Tribunal in 2016, yet still enforced on the…
In a region already on edge, from the rising tension in the South China Sea to China’s creeping military muscle, the United States and the Philippines just made a bold move. They’ve approved more than 500 joint military activities for 2026, the most ambitious defense cooperation in our history, and a clear message that Manila…
Australia and the Philippines Reaffirm South China Sea Order Amid Rising Tensions MANILA, August 2025 — In an explicit show of solidarity, Australia and the Philippines have strengthened their resolve to uphold a rules-based international order in the increasingly contentious South China Sea region, responding to mounting confrontations with China. A United Front in the…
The South China Sea, long a hotbed of geopolitical tension, is now witnessing a dramatic shift in power. To understand why, we need to step back into the bigger picture of the dispute that has shaped our region for decades. And then, boom, the numbers hit you: a historic fleet expansion, the kind of transformation…
From Manila to LA, San Francisco to Davao, welcome back! Remember in our last video, we talked about how rural farming communities in the Philippines are fighting against land grabs and militarization, and how heartbreaking it was when another Lumad school was forced to close? Well, today’s story takes that same thread but cranks it…
Remember how, in our last video, we talked about the rising tension in the South China Sea? How every week seems to bring a new confrontation between the Philippine Coast Guard and Chinese vessels? Well, what happened just days ago could mark a turning point in this struggle and it’s not just another headline, it’s…
In our previous coverage of the Ayungin Shoal standoff, we explored the rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea. Now, those tensions have flared again, this time at Scarborough Shoal, in an incident marked by high-stakes maneuvering, visible damage, and competing narratives from Manila, Beijing, and Washington. On August 11, 2025, the Philippine Coast Guard’s…
Hold onto your seats, because the South China Sea is boiling over and this time, it’s not just about ships. In a dramatic escalation, China has intensified its pressure on the Philippines at Scarborough Shoal, a flashpoint that has seen everything from naval collisions to mid-air standoffs. This week, two major incidents unfolded, challenging the…
Just when it seemed the West Philippine Sea couldn’t get any more tense, BAM! On August 11, 2025, chaos erupted at Scarborough Shoal when two Chinese vessels collided in the middle of a high-speed chase. The China Coast Guard ship 3104, pursuing the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Suluan on a humanitarian mission to aid our…
It was supposed to be a proud moment at sea, a Philippine Coast Guard mission to bring fuel, ice, and supplies to our hardworking fishermen under the “Kadiwa Para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda” program. But on August 11, 2025, as BRP Suluan, BRP Teresa Magbanua, and the fish carrier M/V Mamalakaya sailed just 10.5 nautical…
