Tensions and conflict in the South China Sea (SCS) will not diminish in the foreseeable future as China increases its activities to tighten its grip on the key waterway, National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año said on Tuesday, May 6. In his speech at an online forum titled “Scarborough...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces carried out a counter-landing and live-fire exercise in Cagayan on Saturday, May 3, showcasing its coordinated firepower and rapid response capabilities aimed at deterring a seaborne invasion. The simulation, which was part of...
The Philippines has blasted China over its disinformation campaign through state-controlled media that intends to mislead its people and the international community over its claims that it has seized Sandy Cay. This photo from Chinese state media shows Chinese soldiers holding a flag of China at...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said that both China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are committed to finalize the Code of Conduct (COC) on the South China Sea by next year, but clarified that whether that will be legally binding for all parties...
China on Tuesday, April 22, lambasted the Philippines and United States for the start of its military drills in the contested South China Sea, calling the three-week joint exercises as “detrimental” to regional stability and economic growth. AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. (left) unfurls...
Malacañang expressed elation over the inclusion of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Google Maps, saying it came amid claims that it was only an illusion. West Philippine Sea (Google Maps) "Definitely po, masaya po ito, nakakatuwa po ito (Definitely this is a delight, we are elated)," Palace Press...
As the timeframe set for the conclusion of the China-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Code of Conduct draws nearer, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo revealed on Monday, April 14, that there will be more rounds of negotiations in the coming months....
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and National Security Adviser Eduardo Año (Waltz' X account / National Security Council's Facebook page) The top security advisers of the Philippines and United States held their first official phone conversation over the weekend to discuss ways to further...
The Philippines on Wednesday, March 26, welcomed the Group of Seven foreign ministers’ reaffirmation of their stance in the South China Sea that condemned China’s “illicit, provocative, coercive and dangerous actions.” G7 Foreign MInisters' meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec (Photo from Global...
The Philippines must “stop serving as other countries’ mouthpiece,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said amid the upcoming visit of United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, which is expected to boost Manila’s defense modernization program to better prepare itself should there be...
Senatorial candidate Bam Aquino wants Filipinos to be more self-reliant amid the South China Sea issue, advocating for increased support for local farmers, fisherfolk, and market vendors to strengthen the local food production. Senatorial candidate Bam Aquino speaks to longganisa makers...
The Philippines has the support of Slovenia in its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and its 2016 arbitral tribunal win that invalidated China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and Slovenian Foreign Minister...
