(MANILA BULLETIN) The planned realignment of confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) in the P5.768-trillion General Appropriations Bill (GAB) isn't solely for the purpose of addressing the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue. Committee on Appropriations...
Washington officials have told their lawmakers that the US is prepared to back the Philippines in case of escalation of tension in the South China Sea as they tackled China's continued aggression in the waters, including laser pointing and water cannon attacks against Philippine personnel. During a...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin assured Filipinos that the Marcos Administration would not surrender an inch of the country's territory, and they are defending the West Philippine Sea amid recent tensions in the disputed waters. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (Tune in Kay Tunying/YouTube)...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has lauded the Marcos administration for the removal of the floating barrier installed by the China Coast Guard (CCG) at Scarborough Shoal and renewed his call for the government to strengthen its defense of Philippine sovereignty and territorial integrity. ...
The combined P650-million confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd)--both under Vice President Sara Duterte--will be among those to be realigned to intelligence and security agencies tasked to address "escalating threats in...
The Senate will strive to increase the proposed budget of the Department of National Defense, including the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for next year to strengthen the country’s defense operations and as part of its efforts to defend the country amid the tensions in the West Philippine...
China’s intent to control the South China Sea is undeniable, Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro said on Wednesday, September 27. Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto “Gibo” C. Teodoro Jr. presented the agency’s proposed P229.9-billion budget...
Marine scientists from public institutions are urged to prioritize their research in areas concerning the country's security amid various damaging activities in the West Philippine Sea, including the worsening state of its marine environment. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman Jay Tarriela made...
The Philippines and Australia have joined hands in restoring coral reefs in several parts of the West Philippine Sea amid various activities that have threatened marine environment in the waters. During a forum organized by Stratbase ADR Institute on Wednesday, Acting Australian Ambassador to...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro, Flag of China (Rep. Castro's office, Unsplash) House Deputy Minority leader ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro is prodding the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to take diplomatic action to address China's...
House of Representatives (PPAB) Citing the "escalating threats in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)", ranking members of the House of Representatives have made a "collective decision" to reallocate confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) that were originally...
General Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), rallied Philippine Navy (PN) personnel to defend the country's territory and rights amid various challenges in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Brawner made the call during his visit at the Navy headquarters in...
