Congress should allocate at least P100-million to fund the construction of permanent structures in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea and strengthen the country’s presence in the contested maritime territory. Soldiers in Ayungin Shoal get fresh food, supplies as China lurks...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) does not have any record of a Philippine official promising China of BRP Sierra Madre removal from the Ayungin Shoal, retired associate justice Antonio Carpio said Tuesday, August 15. "I am told by Ambassador Henry Bensurto that they...
Former Defense chief Orly Mercado does not believe it is possible for former president Joseph Estrada to commit to tow away BRP Sierra Madre from the West Philippine Sea as he was the one who ordered its grounding—along with another navy vessel— in the first place. Mercado, who served...
(Unsplash) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is convinced that Beijing’s offer of a bilateral dialogue with Manila in the aftermath of China Coast Guard's (CCG) latest water cannon attack on Philippine vessels "will certainly go nowhere". “Fresh...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Monday, August 14, maintained that the Philippines had expressed commitment to tow away its military vessel, which it said was "put on record and well-documented." Beijing has not shown yet any proof of such a promise; while President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...
Just like the famed mountain range from where its name was derived, BRP Sierra Madre (LS57), a commissioned vessel of the Philippine Navy, has a daunting task to protect the country and its people. Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel onboard BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal get fresh food...
Experts have urged the Philippine government to conduct joint patrols with the country's allied nations during the next resupply mission to troops aboard BRP Sierra Madre in the Ayungin Shoal. Their suggestion came as China continues to stand to its and has vowed to defend its illegal claim...
Senators led by Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Thursday, August 10, threw their support behind President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s row with China over the BRP Sierra Madre. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) In a statement, Marcos said...
Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri said he personally favors that the BRP Sierra Madre aground in Ayungin Shoal be refurbished. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) “Not just to ward off the bullies in the North but also for any possible natural...
There is no existing agreement for the Philippines to remove the grounded BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal and if there is, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday, Aug. 9, that he is repealing any such agreement. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from...
Authorities from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) were contacting their counterparts from China when Chinese coast guard, navy, and maritime militia vessels performed dangerous maneuvers and fired water cannon at Philippine vessels near Ayungin (Second Thoms) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) The House of Representatives is backing the proposed spending hike on the defense sector under the P5.768-trillion 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP) or national budget. Thus, said House Speaker Martin...
