CCG said it drove away the Navy gunboat in the shoal located in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Tuesday, according to Chinese mouthpiece Global Times.

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/220497/afp-chief-china-coast-guard-claiming-it-drove-away-ph-navy-ship-just-propaganda

China is demanding the Philippines to “stop infringing on its territorial sovereignty,” saying it took what it described as “control measures” against Philippine ships in the West Philippine Sea.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1858035/inqtoday-chinese-ships-fire-water-cannon-block-ph-resupply-mission-in-west-philippine-sea

Co’s commitment came as House leaders decided to push for the realignment of CF to agencies involved in intelligence gathering and securing the West Philippine Sea (WPS) after China’s intrusive activities at the disputed region.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1841112/agencies-without-intel-functions-should-get-zero-confidential-fund-lagman

EL NIDO, Palawan, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. called out China on Monday for its “roguish behavior” — specifically, using water cannons twice in a row on Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/224166/teodoro-calls-out-china-for-roguish-behavior-in-wps

In recent weeks, there were several reports of China’s harassment and intrusion in the West Philippine Sea, including the directing of a military-grade laser that temporarily blinded Filipino crew members.

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/211803/ph-us-tackle-west-ph-sea-developments-during-courtesy-call

MANILA, Philippines – Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the Philippines is adopting a proactive strategy to defend its maritime interests in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/219287/teodoro-on-presence-of-us-plane-in-wps-we-need-the-assistance

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Australia have launched their first joint patrol of the West Philippine Sea, two days after Filipino and American military forces wrapped up similar air and naval maneuvers.

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/223483/ph-partners-next-with-australia-for-wps-joint-patrols

Manila refers to the part of the South China Sea that it claims as the West Philippine Sea.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/philippines-china-marcos-qin-gang-south-china-sea-communication-channels-3437336?cid=cna_flip_070214

Marcos expressed hopes that Duterte and Xi discussed the recent developments in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Source: https://balita.com/pbbm-duterte-communication-with-china-other-means-welcome/

NUJP Chair Jonathan de Santos said while China is attempting to influence people in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) discussions, Filipinos should be careful about quickly accusing media persons of being biased towards China without sufficient evidence.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1867003/nujp-asks-public-to-be-careful-in-giving-media-bloggers-pro-china-tags

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has told Chinese President Xi Jinping that tensions in the West Philippine Sea would not have escalated if China and the Philippines “minded” their respective businesses.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1874396/inqtoday-bongbong-marcos-denies-extending-consolidation-order-deadline-for-puv-operators

The 10-dash line map includes the eastern section of self-ruled Taiwan, parts of India and Malaysia, as well as parts of the country’s 370-kilometer exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea.

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/218924/our-territory-is-non-negotiable-ex-president-duterte-disagrees-with-chinas-ten-dash-line

The Department of Foreign Affairs rebuked China for “dangerous maneuvering” in the West Philippine Sea.

Source: https://balita.com/dfa-rebukes-chinese-coast-guards-dangerous-maneuvers-in-wps/

The grounded World War II-era landing ship BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1827700/asean-members-must-come-together-for-scs-issue

The President was asked about joint explorations in the West Philippine Sea and the Malampaya gas field.

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/224481/dispute-on-territorial-waters-remains-in-a-deadlock-says-bongbong-marcos

Tulfo had warned Marcos how the Chinese ownership of the NGCP may pose a possible severe national security threat considering the current conflict between China and the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea.

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/215160/as-ph-mulls-regaining-control-of-ngcp-china-declares-support-for-chinese-firms

“We firmly insist that these Chinese vessels leave Bajo de Masinloc immediately,” Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Jay Tarriela said in a statement.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1873137/tolentino-on-wps

We may never get 100 percent support from our Southeast Asian neighbors, but seeking their diplomatic support should be an essential component of Mr. Marcos’ “new paradigm” in protecting our West Philippine Sea sovereign rights.

Source: https://opinion.inquirer.net/169324/west-philippine-sea-is-asean-really-useless