Countries expressing their intentions to help the Philippines in protecting its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are key in maintaining the stability in its maritime territory. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos said this, responding to France's intention...
Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino “Inno” Dy V (left), Manila 1st district Rep. Ernesto Dionisio (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Ranking solons are demanding for accountability on the alleged wiretapping of a conversation...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) criticized China for its move to release to the media information about an unverifiable phone call supposedly between a Philippine military official and a Chinese diplomat concerning a “new model” for deployment of vessels in the West Philippine Sea. The...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has expressed doubts on the authenticity of the supposed recorded phone conversation between one of its high-ranking officials and a diplomat from the Chinese Embassy in Manila in connection with the purported “new model” in the conduct...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will take the lead in investigating the veracity of the alleged recorded conversation between a Chinese diplomat and a Filipino military general regarding the supposed agreement on a “new model” in the conduct of resupply missions for soldiers assigned at...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, May 8, said the supposed evidence of a “new model” on the West Philippine Sea agreed upon by the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Western Command (Wescom) should be released immediately by the alleged diplomatic source. Hontiveros pointed...
​A​ ranking official from the Chinese embassy in Manila said it would eventually release the recording of a supposed phone call between its diplomat and a Philippine military official who agreed to a ​"new model​" in the management of the dispute in the West Philippine...
Leaders of Atin Ito coalition group show the buoy that it plans to install near the Scarborough Shoal in their planned voyage on May 15, 2024. The planned peace and solidarity regatta” will be composed of 100 fishing boats composed of social activists, Church leaders, fishermen, entrepreneurs,...
The National Defense College of the Philippines Alumni Association, Inc. (NDCPAAI) has awarded 24 journalists, including Manila Bulletin reporter Martin Sadongdong, for what it described as fearless coverage on China’s continuing harassment against Filipino sailors and fisherfolk amid the...
OCTA Research’s First Quarter of 2024 Tugon ng Masa survey results (OCTA) A non-commissioned survey conducted in the first quarter of 2024 found that most Filipinos believe the Marcos administration should prioritize “military action” to address issues in the West Philippine Sea. The findings...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Bukidnon 2nd district Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores can't help but be impressed by President Marcos' restraint when it comes to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue, where the country has...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, May 7, made it clear that only the President can approve any agreement on the West Philippine Sea as it dismissed the validity of the so-called new model that China has been citing. DFA also confirmed that no Cabinet-level official of the current...
