-(PhilStar 25/5) Philippine National Bureau of Investigation probe points to Coast Guard negligence: Initial findings in the investigation into the fatal shooting of a suspected Taiwanese poacher off Batanes last May 9 indicate criminal negligence on the part of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel involved, a source privy to the probe said yesterday. -(FocusTaiwan 24/5) Manila agrees to give Taiwanese investigators access to key video

-(InterAksyon 25/5) Taiwan protests Philippine ships in Spratlys: Taiwan on Saturday protested to the Philippines for sending naval ships to disputed islands in the South China Sea, which Manila calls the West Philippine Sea, in the latest diplomatic spat between the two governments.

-(Philippine Daily Inquirer 23/5) Philippines vows to defend territory against China: The Philippines vowed Thursday to “defend what is ours” as part of a stand-off over a Chinese warship circling a South China Sea reef which is occupied by Filipino Marines. -(PhilStar 23/5) Philippines sending unarmed Navy ships to Co May Shoal 

-(GMA Network 23/5) Japan backs Philippines arbitration initiative vs China: Japan on Thursday expressed its full support to the Philippines’ decision to bring its territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea before a United Nations arbitration tribunal, underscoring the need to adhere to international law to preserve regional peace and stability.

-(Channel NewsAsia 23/5) Grounded ship is Philippines' last line of defence against China in South China Sea: A handful of marines living on a World War II-era ship that is grounded on a remote, tiny reef is the Philippines' last line of defence against China's efforts to control most of the South China Sea.

-(Xinhua 22/5) China repeats call for implementing DOC: China on Wednesday urged relevant countries to fully and earnestly implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) and refrain from actions that could amplify or complicate the issue. -(International Herald Tribune 22/5) Tensions Flare in Asian Seas, Now Involving Taiwan

-(Thanhnien News 21/5) Russia to train crew of 2nd submarine bought by Vietnam: This July Russia will start training the future crew of the second Kilo-class submarine Vietnam has agreed to buy from the country, Russian news agency Interfax reported Monday.

-(Philippine Daily Inquirer 21/5) Philippines protests presence of Chinese ships in Ayungin Shoal: The Philippines has formally protested the “provocative and illegal” presence of Chinese government ships around a shoal within the Philippine continental shelf in the South China Sea, asserting exclusive rights to use resources within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). –(Asitimes 21/5) Philippine 'pivot' in the South China Sea

-(The Diplomat 21/5) How Taiwan Bungled the Philippine Crisis: The art of diplomacy involves not only the ability to maximize the returns for one’s country but also a keen awareness of the most propitious time to cease escalation. –(Philippine Daily Inquirer 21/5) Manila, Taipei agree on ‘cooperative’ probe

-(Channel NewsAsia 21/5) Philippines boosts military to resist "bullies": Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday announced a US$1.8-billion military upgrade to help defend his country's maritime territory against "bullies", amid an ever-worsening dispute with China.

-(Eurasiareview 20/5) South China Sea: Indian Defence Minister Makes Strong Assertions: India may not be a party to the dispute in the South China Sea as regards the sovereignty of the disputed islands is concerned, but India should consider itself as a legitimate stake-holder in the security and stability of the South China Sea.

-(InterAksyon 19/5) Philippines to work with US, other countries for freedom of navigation in South China Sea: The Philippines will continue to work with the United States and other countries to guarantee freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia said.

-(Philstar 20/5) Phl urges US, other countries: Ensure freedom of navigation:  The Philippines has called on the United States and other countries to ensure freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.

-(Japan today 20/5) China trying to strengthen its claim to Okinawa: China is trying to strengthen its claim on tiny, uninhabited, Japanese-controlled islands by raising questions about the much larger Okinawa chain

-(Guardian 19/5) South China Sea dispute: Taiwan flexes its muscles: By hook or by crook, Taiwan is winning greater regional influence under a leader criticised at home as being too pro-Chinese

-(Interaksyon 19/5) PH to work with US, other countries for freedom of navigation in South China Sea: The Philippines will continue to work with the United States and other countries to guarantee freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia said.