The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and its counterparts from the United States and Australia conducted a weeklong series of maritime and air operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) aimed at improving how their forces coordinate during joint missions, it was revealed on Wednesday, aug....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, Aug. 25, urged Filipinos to be cautious about narratives being circulated by foreign actors as the Chinese Embassy in Manila continues a public exchange of accusations with Philippine officials over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and recent law...
Officials from the House of Representatives want the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and other government agencies to show that they mean business when it comes to stifling so-called China propaganda pages online that spread misinformation on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue. House...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the redeployment of America’s last aircraft carrier in Asia to the Middle East will not diminish joint defense activities with Manila. AFP spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) retired admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said it will continue its...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has observed a change in Chinese maritime activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), noting fewer warships and militia vessels but more coast guard and research ships in contested waters. Retired admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for WPS, said...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said any decision to update the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) rests with policy makers in Manila and Washington as the two allies confront growing security challenges in the region. AFP spokesperson retired admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said the 75-year-old...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, Aug. 11, urged China to exercise greater care in its maritime operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following Beijing’s confirmation that two of its coast guard personnel died in a collision of its own vessels while chasing a Philippine...
Senator Risa Hontiveros is now pushing for a Senate inquiry into the supposed “provisional understanding” between the Philippine government and China regarding resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal. Hontiveros, in filing Senate Resolution No. 589, said there is a need for the public to know about...
The United States (US) on Monday, Aug. 10, asked its allies and partners in Asia to invest more heavily in their own defense as Washington expands its military posture in the Indo-Pacific region, saying stronger allies would make the US alliance network more sustainable and deterrence against...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Saturday, Aug. 8, rejected China’s demand for the Philippines to abandon its position on Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal), saying it would continue to exercise its sovereignty over the disputed maritime feature. DND spokesperson Asst....
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday, Aug. 7, defended the government 's provisional understanding governing resupply missions to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, saying it neither requires the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to seek permission from China nor allows the...
The House "Young Guns" Bloc has filed what it called the "West Philippine Sea Education Act." But it could very well be called the "anti-Filipino traitor law". The measure, House Bill (HB) No. 10587, was filed by Deputy Speakers Paolo Ortega V (La Union, 1st district), Jay Khonghun (Zambales, 1st...
