The United States has reaffirmed its “deep commitment” to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) of which the Philippines is a key member, and vowed to challenge China on issues such as human rights and the South China Sea, and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region. US Deputy...
As tropical storm “Dante” further moves away from the country’s landmass, a low pressure area (LPA) has entered the Philippine area of responsibility on Thursday, June 3. Photo from PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the LPA...
Senator Francis Tolentino proposed the mandatory use of the names "West Philippine Sea" or "Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas" to refer to the western part of the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). TIGHT WATCH – Crew members of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra monitor the...
A member of Batch 2022 of the Philippine Science High School - Central Luzon Campus (PSHS-CLC) in Clark, Pampanga has been recognized as the best delegate in the United Nations’ oldest simulations for students in the world "for exhibiting critical thinking, effective communication, and diplomatic...
Leyte 4th District Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez agreed that China is being the "biggest bully" to the Philippines with its incursions in the West Philippine Sea, but said the two countries should keep their cordial relationship. Leyte 4th District Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez (House of...
Authorities have temporarily suspended sea travels in areas experiencing inclement weather due to tropical storm “Dante” (international name “Choi-wan”) starting on Tuesday, June 1. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The sea trips of all types of vessels plying the routes to and from Surigao del...
Leyte 4th District Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez on Monday, May 31, appealed for sobriety in public discussions concerning the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid reported calls for government to take a more aggressive posture in dealing with the continued incursion of Chinese military vessels in the contested...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday called on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to start naming and identifying the rocks and features of the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG). Hontiveros said such move will strengthen and assert the Philippines’ claim in the West Philippine Sea....
Faculty members of the University of the Philippines College of Law (UP Law) said on Sunday, May 30, President Duterte's remarks trivialize the country's arbitral victory against China's claims in the West Philippine Sea. UP Diliman (Wikimedia Commons) In a televised address on May 6, Duterte said...
The Philippines under the Duterte administration has already filed about 100 diplomatic protests against China over various infractions on the West Philippine Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said over the weekend. (DFA) This confirmation came shortly after the DFA announced that it has...
The Philippines has called for a "united front" to address challenges to the peace and stability in the region amid its protest against the continued stay of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea. TIGHT WATCH – Crew members of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra monitor the...
Vice President Leni Robredo said it was important to talk about the West Philippine Sea issue so the public can understand it more because it was one topic that is "close to the gut." Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) In an interview with "Viewpoint" over the Now You Know Facebook page,...
