The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, Aug. 25, urged Filipinos to be cautious about narratives being circulated by foreign actors as the Chinese Embassy in Manila continues a public exchange of accusations with Philippine officials over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and recent law...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has repatriated 261 Filipino seafarers from the Black Sea after their vessels came under attack amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, speaking during an interview at DMW office, said the figure accounted for more than...
Officials from the House of Representatives want the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and other government agencies to show that they mean business when it comes to stifling so-called China propaganda pages online that spread misinformation on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue. House...
BORACAY -- Vietnam swept the six-kilometer mixed relays in both age groups of the 4th Southeast Asia Open Water Swimming Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission Saturday, Aug. 22. The Vietnames tankers were in a class of their own in the 14-18-year-old and 20-year-old above...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the redeployment of America’s last aircraft carrier in Asia to the Middle East will not diminish joint defense activities with Manila. AFP spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) retired admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said it will continue its...
The Philippines remains optimistic that negotiations for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea will conclude within the year, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro said. “We remain optimistic about the conclusion of the negotiations within the year,”...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has observed a change in Chinese maritime activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), noting fewer warships and militia vessels but more coast guard and research ships in contested waters. Retired admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for WPS, said...
The national government on Monday, Aug. 17, raised concern over China’s growing strategic position in the South China Sea, saying control of key features could give Beijing a commanding position over one of the world’s busiest maritime routes. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the...
"Nothing of that has been weakened in any way, shape, or form." This was what President Marcos stated, stressing that the Philippines is not giving up its rights or any part of its territory by having a provisional understanding with the Chinese government. During the Foreign Correspondents...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said any decision to update the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) rests with policy makers in Manila and Washington as the two allies confront growing security challenges in the region. AFP spokesperson retired admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said the 75-year-old...
Stressing that the arrangement does not restrict Philippine sovereign rights or jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, Aug. 11, defended the Provisional Understanding on Rotation and Resupply (RORE) missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, Aug. 11, urged China to exercise greater care in its maritime operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following Beijing’s confirmation that two of its coast guard personnel died in a collision of its own vessels while chasing a Philippine...
