The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will not bow down to China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) but it also refuses to commit the same “coercive and dangerous tactics” that the latter does. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (File...
China’s massive presence in the South China Sea (SCS) is evident with the number of vessels they deploy in the area, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Monday, August 28. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr....
As China continues its aggression against the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the proposed joint maritime patrol between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the South China Sea (SCS) might no longer push through. Armed Forces of the...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday, August 27, temporarily suspended sea travel in northern Quezon due to super typhoon “Goring.” The PCG station in northern Quezon implemented the order after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo visited the national headquarters of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Port Area, Manila on Friday, August 25, to discuss the recent issues hounding the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) conducted its very first combined amphibious assault exercise in San Antonio, Zambales on Friday, August 25, highlighting the evolving defense cooperation between the two countries amid security challenges in the...
The Philippines has raised its concerns on the recent developments in the South China Sea as top Filipino diplomats met with their counterparts from China and other Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) members for talks on a Code of Conduct in the disputed waters. Asserting its rightful...
The Philippines has found another ally. Senator Francis Tolentino said the government of India has expressed its support to the Philippines in its continuing dispute with China on the West Philippine Sea. However, their support has yet to reach a level of intention where...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is more optimistic than ever on the conduct of joint maritime patrols in the West Philippine...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has urged the Senate to look into the adoption of measures strengthening the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to assess its ability to maintain the maritime transport network and enforce the country’s laws and improve governance within the country’s maritime zones. Sen. Risa...
The Philippines' activities in the South China Sea, particularly in the West Philippine Sea, are not subject to any country's approval, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) asserted on Wednesday, August 23. DFA's pronouncement came after Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian...
The silence of former president Rodrigo Duterte on the issues surrounding the grounded BRP Sierra Madre from the Ayungin Shoal “speaks volumes,” an ex-lawmaker said on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Former president Rodrigo Duterte (King Rodriguez/ Presidential Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) Lawyer Barry...
