The proposal faces strong opposition from Antique's civil society groups, churches, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders ...

A Newsweek map shows the path followed by Chinese Coast Guard's "Monster" ship as it patrolled within the Philippines' maritime zone in recent weeks, despite the U.S. ally's continued protests.

SINGAPORE: The Philippines is willing to discuss and manage its maritime tensions with China via diplomatic means but will not compromise on its territorial sovereignty, said its foreign affairs ...