(First of three parts) Despite being down to his last days in office, President Duterte continued to be one of the country's biggest newsmakers of 2021 as he faced issues from becoming a social media trending topic to the country's pandemic response. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima on Monday said she sees no reason for the Philippine government to entrust the sale of Malampaya to Udenna and UC Malampaya which have a history of partnering up with China-owned companies. De Lima reiterated that Malampaya is crucial to the country’s national...
President Duterte stressed on Monday, Dec. 13 that the Philippines and China remain "good friends", even recalling the debt of gratitude that the former has toward the latter amid the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photos from Malacañang/ Unsplash) "I'd like to remind everybody...
Presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson reiterated his support for a joint venture with other countries in exploring and harnessing energy sources in the West Philippine Sea, so long as the 60-40 formula in the Philppine’s Constitution is followed. “I’m supportive of a joint...
The House of Representatives on Monday, Dec. 6 approved on third and final reading the proposed Philippine Maritime Zones Act that will establish the country’s legal rights to conduct social, economic, commercial and other activities in the covered areas. Zamboanga Sibugay Rep. Ann Hofer With 188...
The Chinese Coast Guard’s blocking and firing of water cannon on local supply boats headed to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal last month will not trigger the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between the United States and the Philippines, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...
Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel, the chairperson of the House strategic intelligence committee, said that the slated deep-water drilling in the Sampaguita gas discovery is expected to forcefully assert the country’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea. “We are counting on Forum...
Senatorial aspirant and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno is resigned to the fact it will be the next administration that will take action to thwart China’s ownership claim over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno (FACEBOOK / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Diokno, who is...
The House of Representatives approved on second reading on Monday night, Nov. 29, the bill declaring the maritime zones of the Philippines to firmly establish it legal rights to conduct social, economic, commercial and other activities in the covered areas. West Philippine Sea image House Bill 9981...
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Sunday said he would seek the opinion of international law experts when the Senate Foreign Relations Committee starts hearing the various measures that seek to enhance the country’s positions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). According to Pimentel, the...
Presidential aspirant Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Sunday said he finds China’s demand for the removal of the grounded BRP Sierra Madre at the Ayungin Shoal “unacceptable,” citing the need to respect the rule of law. “I find this demand not acceptable. The Ayungin Shoal is part of...
Malacañang hasn't closed its doors to the possible refurbishment of the dilapidated BRP Sierra Madre, which has served as the Philippines' outpost in Ayungin Shoal for over two decades. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (Photo from Karlo Nograles's Facebook) This can be gleaned from the statement...
