Photos published by Chinese media show members of the coastguard planting the national flag on Sandy Cay, known in China as Tiexian Reef. The small sandbank lies close to Thitu Island, also known as ...

Philippine officials told the Financial Times that Chinese personnel appeared to leave the reef after planting the flag. There was no indication that China had established a permanent presence or ...

The Financial Times reported an unnamed Philippine maritime official as saying that the Chinese coast guard had left after unfurling the flag. There do not appear to be any signs that China has ...

The certificate was awarded to Marc Judge, co-chair of the Flag Project, in recognition of the Club’s continued dedication to honoring the American flag through its annual Flag Project.

She also won the National Costume competition with her Philippine Eagle-inspired costume designed by Tata Pinuela. Alexie’s win marked the Philippines’ third Miss Eco International crown, following ...

Aside from the title, Alexie also won the National Costume competition with her Philippine Eagle-inspired costume designed by Tata Pinuela.