China-Philippines: sanctions, Batanes & Scarborough clashes

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 26 sources

   China Coast Guard Fires Water Cannon at Philippine Vessels Near Scarborough Shoal

   China’s Coast Guard fired water cannons at Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal on July 23‑24, 2026, sparking diplomatic protests and warnings of escalation.

2. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Philippines Admiral Tarriela Defends West Philippine Sea Transparency Over Senator Padilla Dispute

   Philippine Admiral Jay Tarriela rebuffed Senator Robin Padilla’s claim that the West Philippine Sea transparency drive is wartime propaganda, saying it merely documents Chinese aggression after a Chinese video​

3. 13 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Philippines marks 10th anniversary of South China Sea arbitration as fishermen remain blocked from Scarborough Shoal

   The Philippine Navy marked the decade‑old PCA ruling that rejected China’s nine‑dash line with a water salute, while Filipino fishermen still cannot fish at Scarborough Shoal due to continuous Chinese coast‑ ​​

4. 15 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources

   Philippines Defence Secretary Rejects Chinese Scholars' Claim on Batanes Islands

   Philippines’ defence secretary called Chinese scholars’ claim that Batanes belongs to China “baseless” and “ludicrous”, reaffirming Manila’s sovereignty over the strategic islands.

5. 25 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Philippines says ties with China remain strong despite defence chief’s word war

   The Philippine Palace says relations with China stay good despite Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro’s criticism and a Chinese embassy backlash that led to his travel ban; Manila affirms diplomatic defence of a

6. 26 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro condemns China over South China Sea ruling

   Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro blasts China’s rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration, calling the embassy’s remarks duplicitous and reaffirming Manila’s resolve to protect its waters.

7. 26 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Philippines defence minister Teodoro sharply criticises China over South China Sea arbitration

   Philippines defence minister Teodoro denounced China’s rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration, prompting Beijing’s foreign ministry to warn Manila to curb such statements and note sanctions on the官员.

8. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   China imposes travel and financial sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro

   China barred Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau and prohibited Chinese entities from dealing with them, citing his remarks on South CH

9. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Philippines Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro pledges duties after China bans his entry

   Philippines Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro vowed to keep fulfilling his duties after China barred his entry and sanctioned him, calling the move hostile amid maritime disputes.

10. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    China bans Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and family

    China sanctions Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro Jr., his wife and child, barring them from China, Hong Kong and Macau after his criticism of Beijing’s South China Sea claims.

11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro vows to resist Chinese sanctions over South China Sea remarks

    China sanctioned Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro for remarks on South China Sea disputes; Teodoro pledged to keep defending the Philippines, while Manila called the sanctions unfriendly and urged

12. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    China bans Philippines Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro and family from entry

    China bans Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro and his family from entry and blocks Chinese entities from dealing with them after Teodoro called China a serious threat in the South China Sea.