An irate Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Thursday ordered his department to file a diplomatic protest against China over the presence of 287 Chinese vessels in Philippine waters as earlier announced by the National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS). Foreign Secretary...
Screenshot from PGL Carlo "Kuku" Palad's T1 shocked Fnatic with a 2-0 sweep to stretch its searing streak and take the No. 2 spot in the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) Season 2-Southeast Asia Upper Division on Wednesday night, May 12. T1 simply outdrafted and overwhelmed Fnatic to score an easy 18-5...
Screenshot from PGL Filipino powerhouse OB x Neon Esports seized its third straight victory in the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) Season 2-Southeast Asia Upper Division after manhandling Lilgun of Mongolia, 2-0, on Wednesday, May 12. Januel "Jaunuel" Arcilla's position-5 Tiny set the tone for Neon's...
Only one talking head, aside from the President, should be tasked to issue statements relating to the West Philippine Sea (WPS), lest officials make a mistake about their pronouncements. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (PNA/File photo) Senators gave the observation Wednesday, May 12,...
A fisherfolk group said on Wednesday, May 12, Filipino fishers who used to frequent Scarborough Shoal are now unable to return to traditional fishing grounds in fear of being harassed or driven away by Chinese vessels. West Philippine Sea (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. does not believe that the Philippines has become the laughing stock of its enemies due to the widespread disagreement, disunity, and difference of opinion among Filipinos, especially when it comes to the issue of the West Philippine Sea. Foreign Affairs...
The Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea is part of the country’s territory, a maritime law expert said on Wednesday, May 12, debunking Presidential spokesman Harry Roque’s claims that it is not part of the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Professor Jay Batongbacal, director...
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said he and Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. are still on good terms after the latter insisted that he was the only one who can speak for President Duterte on foreign affairs. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque and Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro...
To ensure the safety of the crew and passengers that might experience fire in the middle of the sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has conducted a maritime exercise on responding to a fire incident at sea during its maritime drills in the West Philippine Sea. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, May...
The Philippine government officials’ inconsistent statements in the country’s stand on the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea will benefit China and other countries in the future, a maritime expert said on Wednesday, May 12. The Philippine Coast Guard conducted maritime patrol...
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo said the public should be heard if they voted for President Duterte in the 2016 polls because they believed that he will ride a jet ski to the West Philippine Sea or if they voted for him despite his penchant for cracking jokes. Chief Presidential...
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo said a person will know when President Duterte is just making a joke if he will just use his common sense. Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo (Malacañang/Manila Bulletin) Panelo made the statement after Duterte was criticized for...
