The Philippines’ first-ever maritime affairs spokesman has urged the Chinese embassy in Manila to “be constructive in its statements” amid its escalating word war with Filipino officials. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Maritime Affairs spokesman Rogelio Villanueva on Wednesday, Feb. 11,...
The Department of National Defense (DND) formally received five coastal radar systems from Japan during a handover ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Wednesday, Feb. 11. DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the systems are expected to enhance the Philippine Navy’s (PN) coastal...
China has declared 16 officials of the municipality of Kalayaan banned from entering the mainland, Hong Kong and Macao in response to their move to declare Chinese Ambassador in Manila Jing Quan unwelcome from the islands. Banned from China are: 1. Beltzasar S. Alindogan 2. Maurice...
Despite the Philippines having multiple spokespersons on maritime, the country 's stance and messaging over maritime issues will remain consistent and unified, Malacañang said. The existing spokespersons tackling maritime issues, such as the West Philippine Sea and National Maritime Council,...
China has rejected the Philippine Senate 's resolution condemning the recent public statements made by its embassy in Manila and called it "anti-China." Ji Lingpeng, spokesman for the embassy, alleged that some Philippine lawmakers "repeatedly resort to threats and intimidation against Chinese...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) insisted on Tuesday, Feb. 10, that it will continue its transparency initiative in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), stressing that telling the truth about China’s aggressive and illegal actions in the area is not an “irritant” to diplomacy but part of...
ILOILO CITY—Schools in Iloilo province will soon integrate “I Love West Philippine Sea” in basic education, following the recent passage of the Iloilo Legislative Ordinance for Values Formation Through Education on the West Philippine Sea (I-LOVE WPS). Authored by fourth district Provincial...
The Senate on Monday, February 9 finally approved and adopted the resolution condemning the statements made by the Chinese embassy in Manila which criticized Philippine officials and institutions for defending the country’s national sovereignty. Senate Resolution No. 256 specifically denounced...
Senator Rodante Marcoleta wants a "friendly debate" first before discussing the invitation to a Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) flight to the Kalayaan islands. This is in response to the (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Commodore Jay Tarriela 's invitation to him on X....
President Marcos maintains his position over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), thus, the country should also remain consistent in expressing its rights and interests amid disputes, Malacañang said. Marcos remains firm that no part of the country 's territory should be surrendered to any foreign...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) stood firm against any suggestion to surrender Philippine territory following a pitch from Senator Rodante Marcoleta to give up the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG). Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), rejected...
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri rejected on Monday, Feb. 9, the idea of giving up the Kalayaan Island Group, emphasizing that it 's clearly part of Philippine territory. "Hindi tayo papayag na isuko ang Kalayaan Island Group dahil malinaw na bahagi ito ng teritoryo ng...
