PHL to Keep Security Stance at Second Thomas Shoal Despite China’s Moves - BusinessWorld Online

PHL to keep security stance at Second Thomas Shoal despite China’s moves - BusinessWorld Online

THE PHILIPPINES will keep its security posture at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea despite increased Chinese activity in the area, Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. said on Monday, stressing that any shift would harm the country’s national interest. Speaking at a National Heroes’ Day commemoration at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City, Mr. Teodoro said recent movements by Chinese vessels near the shoal do not pose an im…

West PH Sea: No threats to Filipino troops 'at this time' – Teodoro

SEE THING CONTENTION After Monday’s ramming of a Philippine Coast Guard vessel at Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, concerns over China’s sincerity in keeping regional tensions down shift back to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, site of the rusting Philippine military outpost, the BRP Sierra Madre. —NIÑO JESUS ORBETA MANILA, Philippines — No threats have been detected against Philippine troops stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoa…

Teodoro: No change in PH stance despite increased China presence in Ayungin Shoal

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Monday that there will be no adjustments in the stance of the Philippines despite the increased presence of China in Ayungin Shoal.

US stirring up more trouble in China-Philippines naval clash

After calming down a little during the early part of this year, the South China Sea is on the boil again. Two serious incidents have brought home the fact that the situation is becoming critical, and a Philippines-China military crisis could happen anytime, potentially pulling the United States in.On August 11, two Chinese vessels, one of which was a Chinese navy craft, collided while chasing a Philippine ship off Scarborough Shoal. The collisio…