Renewed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are seen aggravating oil price- and supply-driven inflation pressures in the Philippines stemming from the ongoing war in the Middle East. “While the direct effect of renewed strikes on shipping in the Red Sea on aggregate world trade is likely to be limited,...
Senator Erwin Tulfo praised President Marcos for his "decisive action" in declaring the official Philippine names of 131 features in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG)—an important step in reinforcing the country 's sovereign rights. "We recently convened with the leaders of Kalayaan Island...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Wednesday, April 1 slammed China’s move to exploit the ongoing Middle East conflict to expand its presence in the West Philippine Sea, saying that “this is unacceptable and deeply concerning.” “Multiple studies indicate that the West Philippine Sea holds...
China is intentionally ramping up its maritime aggression and ship deployments in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to take advantage of global distractions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson for WPS,...
Most small fishers in Cavite have stopped fishing as they can no longer afford the skyrocketing price of diesel, fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) said on Monday, March 30. Richard Catenza, the president of Pamalakaya-Cavite, said small fisherfolk...
The Philippines and China have resumed high-level consultations, with both sides exploring possible cooperation in oil and gas development alongside broader dialogue, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement, the DFA said the two countries held back-to-back meetings of the 24th...
Amid the persistent shadow of Chinese maritime presence, a new symbol of Filipino resilience is taking root in the sand of the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG). The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that local officials and ranking dignitaries gathered on Pag-asa (Thitu) Island, a remote outpost in the...
China has claimed that a Philippine ship deliberately made a dangerous turn in the waters off the Spratly Islands in an action that Filipino officials reported to be rather intentionally caused by Chinese personnel. Zhai Shichen, spokesman for China 's People 's Liberation Army (PLA)...
Negotiations on the South China Sea issue between the Philippines and China, as well as between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China, are pushing through despite adjustments to in-person meetings placed by foreign governments to curb the effects of the looming oil supply...
The Philippine Navy (PN) said its personnel aboard the landing ship BRP Benguet (LS507) averted a possible collision after a Chinese warship allegedly made a dangerous approach near Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The Western Command (Wescom) said the incident happened...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) has expressed support for the government’s move to revive joint oil and gas exploration talks with China, citing the need for energy security amid global volatility. “FFCCCII welcomes the pronouncement of...
Philippine security officials reaffirmed Manila’s commitment to uphold the 2016 arbitral ruling in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) against China and strengthen defense partnerships with allies, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said. AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. said the...
