Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (2nd from left), House Speaker Martin Romualdez (rightmost) (Speaker’s office) Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's historic address before Philippine Congress has galvanized the House of Representatives as far as...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Friday, November 3 said he is unbothered by the “coordinated” attacks he is receiving lately from vloggers and trolls on various social media platforms due to his firm stance on the West Philippine Sea issue. “I am not bothered by the attacks and...
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to the Philippines will pave the way for stronger economic and security cooperation between the two nations, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said. “Prime Minister Kishida’s visit to the country couldn’t be more timely given recent...
Issues related to the West Philippine Sea are among the topics President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio are expected to discuss during the latter's visit in Manila. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Japan Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (Photo courtesy of Bongbong Marcos...
It is China, not the Philippines, that is intruding in Philippine waters, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said, asserting that the Navy frigate BRP Conrado Yap was operating in Bajo de Masinloc, part of the country's territory. BRP Conrado Yap (File photo) The DFA made the statement on...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday, October 31 suggested that the government use the West Philippine Sea title over the proposed "Sea of Asia" to provide clarity in its territorial rights over a specific body of water. Though Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla’s idea...
Senator Grace Poe on Sunday, October 29 said it is imperative to heed the opinions and views of maritime and international law experts on the proposal to change the West Philippine Sea (WPS) title to “Sea of Asia.” “We will rely on the experts to address the proposal on the...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, October 29 expressed belief it is best for the government to use the term “West Philippine Sea” when it pursues the filing of environmental crimes against China for the destruction of corals and other crimes in the maritime region. “The term...
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez believes that “not in a million years” would the Philippines’ relationship with the United States sour because of China’s attempt to drive a “wedge” between them. (From left) Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and...
Two Filipino fishermen who were reported missing in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday, Oct. 27. The PCG identified the fishermen as Rolando Pudolin, 48, and Jeblen Deyta, 30, both from Balayan, Batangas. According to Coast Guard District...
China said the US should stop supporting the Philippines, which it claimed was making illegal claims over the West Philippine Sea. Mao Ning, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, on Thursday said "the US is not a party to the South China Sea issue" after President Joe Biden warned that...
Pangilinan-led PXP Energy Corporation is still focused on intensifying its plea to the government for the targeted lifting of the ‘force majeure’ roadblock that had been enforced on its planned exploration and drilling activities at its petroleum blocks along Palawan basin. The company has been...
