Contrary to China’s claims, the Philippines has not committed to remove BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal as it serves as the country’s military outpost for Filipino troops in the area that is now becoming the latest flashpoint between Manila and Beijing. Soldiers onboard BRP...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (left), House Speaker Martin Speaker Martin Romualdez will invite Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian to the House of Representatives to talk about last weekend’s water cannon attack in the West Philippine Sea...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is looking to resume its rotation and reprovision (RORE) mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) within the next two weeks to ensure that troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre will have enough supplies. (L-R) Philippine...
The Germany Embassy in the Philippines has added its voice to the growing international uproar against a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ship for firing water cannons at Philippine supply vessels in the disputed South China Sea. China Coast Guard blocked and used water cannon on Philippine supply ships...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he would continue asserting the Philippines' territorial rights in the West Philippine Sea while abiding by international laws following the recent encounter between the Philippine and Chinese coast guards near Ayungin Shoal over the weekend. ...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday, Aug. 6, asserted the Philippines’ sovereign rights on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal as two more diplomatic posts raised concern over the water cannon incident involving China Coast Guard (CCG) and Filipino sea vessels. China Coast Guard blocked...
China’s recent actions in Ayungin Shoal in the disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS) raised concerns in the international community as the ambassadors of Australia, Japan, and the European Union in the Philippines warned of its “destabilizing” effects on navigational safety. (Photo from the...
The United States State Department on Sunday, Aug. 6 (Manila time), criticized China’s latest “dangerous actions” in the contested South China Sea, and reiterated the US’ commitment to come to the Philippines’ defense in case of an armed attack against its military. Philippine and...
Germany and France have expressed support for the Philippines after another incident of harassment involving China's Coast Guard against its Filipino counterpart right in the country's waters. German Ambassador to the Philippines Anke Reiffenstuel said an "aggressive behavior," particularly when...
The United States has told China to respect freedom of navigation and honor the 2016 Arbitral Ruling related to the South China Sea to avoid repetition of the near collision incidents between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the contested waterway. US Assistant Secretary of State Daniel...
The Philippines and China gave contrasting positions over which one was to blame for the recent near-collision involving the Philippine and Chinese vessels in the Ayungin Shoal. The foreign ministries of both countries aired their respective positions over the dangerous incident less than a day...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday urged China to respect the Philippines' rights over the West Philippine Sea and honor the freedom of navigation after a Chinese vessel dangerously blocked a Philippine vessel in the Ayungin Shoal. Ma. Teresita Daza, DFA spokesperson, issued a...
