Title:

 Japan, Philippines to Launch Maritime Exercise Amid South China Sea Uncertainty

Author:

Prashanth Parameswaran

Source:

The Diplomat

Date:

 July 11, 2016

Description:

Japan and the Philippines will conduct a bilateral exercise this week off of Manila Bay just after an international tribunal is expected to announce a much-anticipated verdict on the Philippines’ South China Sea case against China, Philippine officials confirmed Monday.