Philippines lodges 39 diplomatic protests vs. China's actions in WPS in 2026
The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported lodging 39 diplomatic protests against China's actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in 2026 alone. The total since 2022 has reached 296. The Foreign Affairs Secretary noted a perceived decrease in certain provocative incidents.
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