The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed its “full support” to the recent filing of diplomatic protests by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) against the latest incursions of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In this undated file photo, Vice Admiral Carlos,...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has voiced out that regional maritime disputes, including artificial-island building and drilling activities at sea, are among the threats the world's oceans are facing. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (Screengrab from DFA YouTube Channel)...
GENERAL MARIANO ALVAREZ, Cavite – The local government unit recently recognized Giana Joanne Llanes for the honor she brought to the town as a gold medalist in the 31st Southeast Asian Games. Llanes is part of Sibol - GrindSky Eris squad, which bagged gold in the women’s League of Legends: Wild...
The Philippines and China have been handling in a "peaceful manner" the issue over the Chinese Coast Guard "harassment" of a research vessel in the South China Sea, the Chinese envoy to the Philippines said. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian (Facebook/Manila Bulletin) Chinese...
TNT coach Chot Reyes acknowledged that he’s been coping with the criticisms he’s been receiving in the aftermath of Gilas Pilipinas’ stunning silver medal finish in the Vietnam Southeast Asian Games. Photo from PBA Reyes described himself as the “most hated man in Philippine basketball”...
Seven athletes from Valenzuela City who participated and won medals in the 31st South East Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi, Vietnam last May 2022, received cash incentives from the local government on Sunday, June 5. Incumbent Mayor and District 1 Representative-elect Rex Gatchalian, Deputy Speaker and...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana met with newly-appointed South Korean Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-Sup during an official visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Friday, June 3. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left) meets...
The US State Department has called on the Chinese government to abide by the rule of law after it dismissed the Philippine protest on its fishing ban even on parts of the West Philippine Sea. Ned Price, State Department spokesperson, said in a Twitter post Friday thatChina's "unilateral fishing...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. is unfazed over China's rejection of the Philippines' protest on the former's unilateral imposition of a fishing ban in the South China Sea, saying it won't be enforced anywhere in the country's waters. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (PCOO...
EDITORS DESK Ramon Bonilla As President Duterte marches out of Malacañang in less than a month, it is worth noting that for the past six years he had delivered his promises for the athletes. Name it — from spanking new stadiums, eye-dropping budget for training and international exposures, and...
China dismissed the Philippines' protest over its unilateral imposition of a fishing ban in South China Sea which covers parts of the West Philippine Sea, saying it is a "normal measure." West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Thursday, June...
President Duterte said he is "very happy with the results" of the country's performance in the 31st South East Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam as he honored the Filipino athletes at the Malacañang Palace on Tuesday night. "I'd like just to express... there's no other time that I feel so proud for...
