PALAWAN, Philippines – U.S., Filipino and Australian troops dug into beach dunes and unleashed a barrage of firepower – ...

The Philippines responded on Monday to China's claim that six Filipinos landed on Sandy Cay, a disputed outcropping in the South China Sea. Photos had recently emerged showing Chinese coast guard ...

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Chinese media shows images of coast guard holding flag on sandbar Philippines says its visit showed reef is unoccupied China ...

The Philippines on Monday rejected China's claim to a group of three sandbars in the South China Sea, after recent displays ...

The Philippines on Monday condemned the latest Chinese activities around Sandy Cay, emphasising that the area is part of its ...

U.S. and Philippine soldiers shot down drones with Stinger missiles during live-fire drills on Sunday, part of annual joint ...

Gov’t execs, lawmakers slam Chinese disinformation on WPS The Philippines remains in control of Sandy Cay, which is near ...

Sandy Cay lies just a few nautical miles from Thitu Island, the largest Philippine military outpost in the Spratly Islands.

The competing claims are reigniting tensions in the South China Sea and coincide with joint military drills between the U.S.