This article meant to shows the Philippines strategy to withstand the Chinese presssure in the South China Sea dispute. China's aggressive steps in claiming almost the entire territory in the South China Sea, known as the Nine-Dash Line, makes the Philippines worried, because such claims collide directly with Philippine’s territory. In order to survive this dispute, the Philippines should plan a number of strategies, such as improving the situation of military defense, seek assistance from other countries, and take advantage of the international law with diplomacy.