# Filippinska marinen
Author: ElLobo

**Philippines acquiring French vessel for South China Sea**

The Philippines said Saturday it is purchasing a surplus French Navy vessel to boost its forces in the South China Sea where it has an ongoing territorial dispute with China.  

_Länk_: [Philippines acquiring French vessel for South China Sea](http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/03/philippines-acquiring-french-vessel-for-south-china-sea/)

## Comment 1
Author: ElLobo

**Philippine vessel evades Chinese ships in disputed waters**

A Philippine re-supply ship evaded a Chinese coastguard blockade in the South China Sea Saturday to reach Filipino soldiers based on a remote reef claimed by both countries, the military said.

_Länk_: [Philippine vessel evades Chinese ships in disputed waters](http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Philippine_vessel_evades_Chinese_ships_in_disputed_waters_999.html)

## Comment 2
Author: Mr_Si

fillipinarna verkar ta hotet från Kina på allvar...