Senator Francis Tolentino proposed the mandatory use of the names "West Philippine Sea" or "Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas" to refer to the western part of the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). TIGHT WATCH – Crew members of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra monitor the...
Vice President Leni Robredo said on Sunday, May 16, President Duterte should not use the coronavirus pandemic as an “excuse” not to fight for the Philippines’ sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea. Speaking on her weekly radio show, Robredo stressed the president must take a serious...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified its maritime patrols in the West Philippine Sea to assert the country’s sovereignty after its successful enforcement of maritime laws against militia-manned Chinese ships last month. PCG Spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo assured the public that...
The Philippines will not pull out its navy and coast guard vessels patrolling the West Philippine Sea as part of the unflinching stance to protect its interests, President Duterte declared Wednesday. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Addressing the nation, the President said he...
China should be the one respecting the Philippine’s rights and sovereignty in its maritime territories in the West Philippine Sea and not the other way around, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Wednesday, April 28. “Let us make it clear: Beijing has been the one disrespecting the Philippines’...