Thitu Island, Philippines

Philippines outnumbered as ‘largest China vessel swarm’ spotted near Thitu Island
An analyst suggests Beijing may be 'adding fuel' to domestic political tensions amid the ongoing Marcos-Duterte fallout A US-based surveillance group has detected the "largest China vessel swarm" near Thitu Island,
Tensions Rise with Chinese Vessels Near Thitu Island
Satellite images show a significant presence of Chinese civilian vessels near Thitu Island in the South China Sea, prompting mixed reactions from the Philippines, which downplays the situation as routine despite growing international scrutiny.
Chinese ships near island disputed with Philippines, satellites show
Thitu is a strategically important island from which Manila monitors Chinese vessels and aircraft in the busy waterway.
West Philippine Sea: Large fleet of Chinese ships seen in Pagasa Island
An “extraordinarily large” fleet of Chinese ships were spotted inside the territorial sea of Pagasa Island, a West PH Sea monitor said.
Chinese ships gather near island disputed with Philippines
Vice Admiral Alfonso Torres, chief of the Philippines’ Western Command, said it was common for “maritime militia” ships to gather in the area. Manila, the Pentagon and foreign diplomats say such vessels work with the Chinese coast guard and navy to strengthen Beijing’s presence in disputed waters.
PCG: 3 Chinese research vessels spotted within PH EEZ, near Siargao
Three Chinese research vessels have been spotted off the coast of provinces in Luzon and Mindanao, twice entering the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and coming within the waters of the world-class surfing paradise of Siargao,
Chinese vessels seen in Pagasa Island now down to 30, says PCG exec
The number of Chinese maritime militia vessels in Pagasa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) decreased to 30, according to Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson for WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela on Saturday.
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Philippine Coast Guard Deploys Two Cutters to Protect Fishermen from Chinese Forces at Iroquois Reef
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Chinese Ships Surround Island Disputed With Philippines, Satellite Images Show
Satellite images obtained by Reuters on Thursday show a build-up of Chinese civilian vessels near contested Thitu Island, ...
Satellite Photos Capture Chinese Ship Swarm Near US Ally's Territory
Philippines-held Thitu island is the only naturally occurring Spratly Islands feature to host a civilian population.
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