The Philippine government was told for the nth time to step up its crackdown versus foreign poachers in the West Philippine Sea. Such a call was made in response to China’s annual three-and-a-half-month fishing ban in the South China Sea, which covers the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone...
Malacañang said that President Duterte's approach on the issue of the West Philippine Sea has been working since no part of the country's territory was taken by China since he took office. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque and Vice President Leni Robredo Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made...
President Duterte is still undecided whether he will pursue the abrogation of the country's Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States of America (USA) or forge a new one. President Duterte (File Photo) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement following reports that the VFA...
It seems the proposed reunion of President Duterte with former presidents to tackle issues pertaining to the West Philippine Sea issue may no longer take place. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, there was no urgency for the...
As the second phase of maritime drills started last week, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday, May 24, that it has furthered strengthened its exercises in the West Philippine Sea, which includes life support training. In a statement, the PCG medical crew members of the BRP Sindangan...
Medical personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have provided medical assistance for Filipino soldiers deployed in an island located in a disputed area in the West Philippine Sea on Saturday, May 22. The PCG said its medical members have checked the health conditions of the soldiers that were...
Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday, May 23, backed the call of retired military officers for a united stand against China’s increasing aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), stressing the importance for the country to have “one voice” in the maritime disputes. Robredo said that...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Sunday maintained that the China Coast Guard law “does not exist” in as far as the Philippines’ territorial waters are concerned and is only effective within the Chinese borders. Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (AP Photo / Sakchai Lalit /...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid It is about time for us, all Filipino citizens, to take a united stand on the West Philippine Sea, and demand that our leaders do the same. Our confused state, the mixed messages we send, and flip-flopping from President Duterte has set us back in our...
Malacañang disclosed that President Duterte was considering meeting with his predecessors to discuss the issues concerning the West Philippine Sea. File photo of President Duterte meeting former presidents Joseph Estrada, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Fidel Ramos, and Benigno Aquino III in...
Senators on Thursday urged the country’s leaders to discuss, unify and come up with a strong stand on the issues hounding the West Philippine Sea to counter the confusing statements the public is hearing from Malacanang. Senator Grace Poe said convening the National Security Council (NSC) to...
"Stay there." This was what Malacañang told Filipino fishermen despite China's fishing moratorium over the South China Sea, assuring them that they will be protected from those who may try to drive them away. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque (OPS / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential...
