Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino has filed a bill that seeks to "institutionalize" the West Philippine Sea (WPS) by formalizing the designation of the said nomenclature as part of the existing laws of the land. "The measure would further reinforce the Philippines’ claim to the disputed territories...
Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in Charge Jose Faustino Jr. was invited during the 95th founding anniversary of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (CPLA) held at the Shangri-La The Fort, Manila in Taguig City on Friday night, July 29. Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in...
The independent foreign policy of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., which included the country’s position on the maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), drew applause and standing ovation from the attendees of his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July...
Senator Robinhood C. Padilla on Thursday, July 21 sought a resumption of Philippine-China talks for cooperation on joint oil-gas development in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Padilla said the negotiation is needed to address the problems caused by skyrocketing prices of oil because of international...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, July 19, reaffirmed its commitment to work closely with National Security Adviser (NSA) Clarita Carlos to uphold and protect the country’s territorial integrity and maritime domain. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) This came after Carlos...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday called on the Marcos administration to take a “sharper” position on the arbitral ruling which affirmed the Philippines’ territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea. Sen. Risa Hontiveros(Senate of the Philippines / MANILA BULLETIN) Hontiveros made the call...
The dispute over the West Philippine Sea is not the only thing that the Philippines and China should talk about, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. Marcos made the pronouncement as he confirmed his upcoming meeting with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the...
BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17), a Del Pilar-class offshore patrol vessel, was fielded back to the Western Command (WESCOM) after successfully undergoing mandatory repairs and maintenance checks. (Photo courtesy of Western Command) Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos, commander of WESCOM, inspected BRP Andres...
A cargo ship carrying 24 crew members ran aground in Masinloc, Zambales on Saturday, July 2, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported. (Screenshot from Philippine Coast Guard video) A report from the PCG said cargo ship LCT Aviva 80 was traversing Bajo de Masinloc when it suddenly encountered...
Senator-elect Robinhood Padilla wants the Philippines to start drilling for oil and gas in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as the country continues to reel from unabated price increases of oil products caused by external factors. Padilla, topnotcher in the May 2022 senatorial race, made the...
House Strategic Intelligence Committee Chairperson Rep. Johnny Pimentel has called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to lift suspension of oil and gas drilling activities in the Recto Bank, also known as the Reed Tablemount. West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) This, following the total...
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar has commended President Duterte for "strengthening and deepening" the country's relations with China, days before Duterte ends his term on June 30. Photo from the Facebook page of Philippine Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian Andanar said this during...
