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US, Japanese, Philippine Coast Guard Ships Stage Law Enforcement Drills Near South China Sea
June 06, 2023

US, Japanese, Philippine Coast Guard Ships Stage Law Enforcement Drills Near South China Sea

By Aaron Favila and Joeal Calupitan
Philippine officials say such joint exercises with U.S. forces do not target any country. But Beijing says increased U.S. security deployments in Asia target China and undermine regional stability.

US Warns China Against ‘Harassment’ of Philippine Vessels
May 01, 2023

US Warns China Against ‘Harassment’ of Philippine Vessels

By Sebastian Strangio
The statement from Washington followed another near-collision between Philippine and Chinese ships in the South China Sea.
Philippines Launches Strategy of Publicizing Chinese Actions
March 09, 2023

Philippines Launches Strategy of Publicizing Chinese Actions

By Jim Gomez
Manila's coast guard has taken extra efforts to document and publicize assertive Chinese behavior in the South China Sea.

Philippines, US in Talks for Joint Patrols in South China Sea: Official
February 21, 2023

Philippines, US in Talks for Joint Patrols in South China Sea: Official

By Sebastian Strangio
A spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard said it was a "certainty” that joint patrols would resume in the near future.

Philippines Accuses Chinese Vessel of Using Laser Against Coast Guard
February 14, 2023

Philippines Accuses Chinese Vessel of Using Laser Against Coast Guard

By Sebastian Strangio
The alleged incident took place close to Second Thomas Shoal in a disputed part of the South China Sea.

Philippine Coast Guard to Bolster Its South China Sea Presence
February 07, 2023

Philippine Coast Guard to Bolster Its South China Sea Presence

By Sebastian Strangio
The head of the PCG announced that it would increase sea patrols and overflights to defend the country's maritime claims.

Philippines Establishes 3 New Coast Guard Outposts in South China Sea
May 21, 2022

Philippines Establishes 3 New Coast Guard Outposts in South China Sea

By Associated Press
The new outposts reinforce the presence of Filipino troops in the hotly contested Spratly archipelago.
Philippines Calls Out Dangerous Chinese Actions Near Disputed Shoal
March 28, 2022

Philippines Calls Out Dangerous Chinese Actions Near Disputed Shoal

By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine Coast Guard claims that Chinese vessels have maneuvered dangerously close to Philippine ships on four occasions over the past year.

The Philippines’ ‘Angels of the Sea’: Calculated Strategy or Gendered Ploy?
September 28, 2021

The Philippines’ ‘Angels of the Sea’: Calculated Strategy or Gendered Ploy?

By Nafisa Halim
The creation of an all-female unit of radio operators looks good for the Philippine Coast Guard, but does little to address the security challenges in the South China Sea.

Will Philippine Coast Guard’s New Leadership Mean New Priorities? 
June 09, 2020

Will Philippine Coast Guard’s New Leadership Mean New Priorities? 

By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Looking at the possible impact of the departure of Admiral Joel Garcia on Philippine maritime security.

Duterte’s Coast Guard Diplomacy
December 23, 2019

Duterte’s Coast Guard Diplomacy

By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Under Duterte, the Philippine Coast Guard has taken on a new prominence. But don't assume Manila is resorting to gray zone tactics.
What Is the US Coast Guard’s Role in the Indo-Pacific Strategy?
June 21, 2019

What Is the US Coast Guard’s Role in the Indo-Pacific Strategy?

By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Washington has adapted Tokyo’s approach to expanding cooperation via white hulls.

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