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South China Sea: Waters of Contention

VERA Files covers the South China Sea, including the Spratly islands, and the issues hounding the rich waters.

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Henry Bensurto: The ‘silent hero’ who fought for PH

By Sabrina Joyce Go

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Jul 17, 2024

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8-minute read

Henry Bensurto, Jr. is the man who worked tirelessly for the Philippines' victory over China in the West Philippine Sea dispute.

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10 years after arbitral award, Pinoy fishermen struggle for fishing space vs China

By Frances Mangosing

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Feb 24, 2026

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6-minute read

For fishermen in Zambales, the Philippines’ legal victory at the Arbitral Tribunal has not translated into greater access. “The 2016 ruling may have mattered at the top level, but we don’t feel it when we’re out at sea,” said Leonardo Cuaresma, who’s been fishing at Bajo de Masinloc for almost five decades and president of the New Masinloc Fishermen Association.

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New PH-Chinese studies hub opens; overseas Chinese gather in Manila vs Taiwan independence

By Frances Mangosing

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Nov 23, 2025

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9-minute read

China-related activities in the country: The Diliman College in Quezon City launched Nov. 18 a new academic center aimed at reshaping the negative perception of China. This followed a large gathering of overseas Chinese citizens at the Century Park Hotel in Manila in October, opposing Taiwan independence while promoting unification with the mainland.

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FACT CHECK: Ang papel ng Murillo Velarde map sa 2016 arbitral award KAILANGAN NG KONTEKSTO

By VERA Files

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Jan 16, 2025

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3-minute read

Ang pahayag ni Mel Velarde sa papel ng 1734 Murillo Velarde map sa pagpapatibay ng soberanya ng Pilipinas sa West Philippine Sea ay nangangailangan ng konteksto.

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