The Philippines will continue to defend and assert its rights and jurisdiction in the Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal despite insistent claims of territorial rights by China, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday, Aug. 12. In a statement on the Aug. 11 incident at the Scarborough...
The Philippines maintains an independent foreign policy by being a “friend to all” and “an enemy to none,” President Marcos said during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28. The Chief Executive, who delivered his 70-minute state address at the Batasang Pambansa...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored the century’s-old role of the agency in protecting the country’s independence and sovereignty. In her speech during the 127th DFA Founding Anniversary celebration last July 1, the official thanked DFA officials and...
As a state, the Philippines has the right to enact its own laws, a senior state counsel said, emphasizing that the effectivity of the law does not depend on whether or not other countries, like China, recognize it. On Friday, Nov. 8, President Marcos signed into law the Philippine Maritime Zones...
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) successfully hosted a fun run in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Sunday, Oct. 13, which aimed to support the families of its fallen personnel as well as those in the frontlines of the country’s fight for the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Around 4,000 Marines,...
Senator Loren Legarda on Sunday, September 15 urged Filipinos to remember the importance of the historic opening of the Malolos Congress and use it as a reminder to uphold the country's independence. In commemorating the 126th anniversary of the opening of the Malolos Congress, Legarda...
The 107,000-strong reservists in the country should play an active role in defending and safeguarding the Philippines’ sovereignty amid political tensions and challenges in the West Philippine Sea, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said. Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino...
One hundred twenty-six years later, the Philippines continues to fight for freedom in various aspects, including in the country's territory and sovereignty, President Marcos said. 125th Philippine Independence Day (Noel Pabalate) "Sa nakaraang isandaan dalawampu’t anim na taon hanggang ngayon,...
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday, April 9 urged Filipinos to stand united in defending the nation against encroachers, reiterating it is not a mere historical obligation but a continuing responsibility. Romualdez made the call as the Philippines celebrates Araw ng...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Friday, November 3 said he is unbothered by the “coordinated” attacks he is receiving lately from vloggers and trolls on various social media platforms due to his firm stance on the West Philippine Sea issue. “I am not bothered by the attacks and...
Citing the United Kingdom’s (UK) plan to reform multilateral systems, British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils underscored her own role to find “shared ground” with the Philippines to benefit both countries. British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils (Photo from British...
Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro on Saturday, Feb. 4, warned against the planned expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), and called on Filipinos to guard the country’s freedom and sovereignty against foreign excursions. ACT Teachers...
