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"Deliberately grounded on a tiny reef in the , part of an island chain claimed by the two Asian countries, the is now the unlikely base for a detachment of Filipino marines who stand guard over the atoll, scanning the turquoise waters for Chinese ships."

Wreck, Rats and Roaches : Standoff in the (2014 article)
https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2014/07/world/south-china-sea-dispute/

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"The drills, which also involved a small contingent of American troops, were carried out as the was making a new attempt to deliver supplies in , two weeks after one of its supply boats was prevented from doing so by (CCG) ships using water cannons."

PH-Aussie forces regain territory from ‘invaders’ in mock drills
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/218141/ph-aussie-forces-regain-territory-from-invaders-in-palawan-mock-drills

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, – Over 40 volunteers composed mostly of youth and student leaders arrived in , , on Saturday, December 9, in line with the three-day civilian supply mission to the that will begin on Saturday, December 10.

The volunteers, who also include fisherfolk representatives, among others, arrived in El Nido from , aboard the TS Kapitan Felix Oca that had been loaded with donations and supplies.

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/photos-volunteers-civilian-christmas-convoy-ayungin-arrives-palawan-december-9-2023/

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For the first time ever, the will be part of the yearly drills, for a multilateral maritime exercise off the coast of , in the .

reporter previews what will be happening in the comings weeks, and why it matters as tensions in the heat up.

Rappler Recap: PH, US troops flex ability to work together in 'most ambitious' Balikatan
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/recap-united-states-troops-flex-ability-work-together-balikatan-2024/

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According to the Armed Forces of the #Philippines, the three #warships of the People’s Liberation Army Navy were seen on Monday in the vicinity of #PagAsa Island, about 500 km west of #Palawan, and #Lawak and #Patag Islands, which are about 300 kilometers west of the province. #WestPHSea #Balikatan2024

#AFP spots 124 #China vessels around WPS ahead of ‘Balikatan’
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/233110/afp-spots-124-china-vessels-around-wps-ahead-of-balikatan

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The Sabina (Escoda) Shoal is just 75 nautical miles or about 139 kms. from the main island.

, – The (PCG) is committed to sustaining a presence in a disputed area of the to ensure does not carry out reclamation activities at the , its spokesperson said on Monday, May 13.

Philippine coast guard won't allow China reclamation at disputed shoal, official says
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/coast-guard-will-not-allow-china-reclamation-escoda-sabina-shoal/

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