‘Manila appears to be seeking the backing of external powers to enhance its leverage in negotiations and to counterbalance China’: academic.

The historic joint patrol begins as Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr travels to India for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

MANILA: Indian Navy warships have begun patrolling areas of the disputed South China Sea with their Philippine counterparts for the first time, Manila’s military said Monday. The…

India and the Philippines conduct joint naval exercises in the South China Sea, challenging China's dominance in the region.

The exercise coincided with President Marcos’s trip to India, where he said he would look to deepen maritime ties.

‘Manila appears to be seeking the backing of external powers to enhance its leverage in negotiations and to counterbalance China’: academic.