What is the Second Thomas Shoal dispute? Explore the standoff between China and the Philippines, the role of the BRP Sierra ...

The crew of BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal are secured and safe despite the impact of the bad weather, according to the Philippine Navy on Tuesday. Philippine Navy spokesperson for West Philippine ...

July 19 (Reuters) - The United States "will do what is necessary" to see that the Philippines is able to resupply a ship on the Second Thomas Shoal that Manila uses to reinforce its claims to the ...

Two China Coast Guard (CCG) ships were closely engaging two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to a maritime expert on Friday. Former ...

The Philippines on Saturday delivered fresh troops and supplies to Second Thomas Shoal as Chinese forces observed from nearby, in the first such mission since the neighboring countries announced an ...

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino forces transported food, fuel and new personnel to a Philippine territorial outpost in a fiercely disputed shoal in the South China Sea, two Philippe officials said.