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...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Tuesday, September 26 said the removal of China’s floating barrier in Scarborough Shoal is consistent with the Philippine government’s position on the West Philippine Sea. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo presents the proposed...
Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto (Facebook) Calling a spade a spade, House Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto has described China's latest action in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as a "food blockade" against the Philippines. ...
Fishermen cast their net as a floating marker serving as a barrier is installed by Chinese vessels in Bajo de Masinloc near Zambales on Sept. 20, 2023. (Photo by PCG) The Philippine government intends to remove the floating barriers installed by China in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag...
