President Duterte ordered his Cabinet members to refrain from talking about the West Philippine Sea issue in public, even as he affirmed his new policy of not engaging his critics on the issue. "That's my order now to the Cabinet and to all, for the government, to refrain from discussing itong...
Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. has also started questioning China's sincerity as an ally to the Philippines for its repeated incursions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla (Office of Sen. Revilla/bongrevillajr.ph) "Ang tunay kasing magkaibigan ay naggagalangan,...
President Duterte told the United States of America (USA) that it would be fine if they decide to not let the Philippines procure weapons from them, saying the country has no enemy anyway. President Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with core members of the Inter-Agency Task Force...
"Our friendship will end here." President Duterte has warned China that he will not withdraw Philippine ships from the West Philippine Sea even if it costs him his life. President Duterte delivers a public address on May 13, 2021 (Malacañang) Duterte made the statement after facing a backlash...
President Duterte is not inclined to seek help from the United Nations (UN) to resolve the country's dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea. President Duterte delivers a public address on May 13, 2021 (Malacañang) The President has expressed doubt the United Nations could be useful in...
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...
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...
The United States offered to mediate to resolve the 2012 Panatag Shoal standoff between the Philippines and China, but did "nothing" when the deal fell through, according to President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) In a televised address Monday, May 10, the President...
The United States was merely exercising “good offices” when it told the Philippines and China to “stand down” during the 2012 Scarborough Shoal standoff, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said Monday night. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (File photo via PNA) Locsin...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. blamed the previous administration for withdrawing the Philippine Navy vessel first during the 2012 Scarborough Shoal standoff that eventually left the features to the possession of the China. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. discusses the...
President Duterte said that China can shower the Philippines with coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines all it wants but he will never surrender the country's claim to the West Philippine Sea. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Duterte made the statement following criticisms of his remarks...
