Vice President Sara Duterte denied accusations that she’s been siding with China amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea involving the disputed territories. Vice President Sara Duterte (MB File Photo) In an interview in Kidapawan City on...
Tensions and conflict in the South China Sea (SCS) will not diminish in the foreseeable future as China increases its activities to tighten its grip on the key waterway, National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año said on Tuesday, May 6. In his speech at an online forum titled “Scarborough...
President Marcos has told newly-promoted officers of the Philippine Coast Guard to lead with purpose and serve the country with courage. "Your promotions are not merely steps in your careers—they are steps forward for yourselves, for the Coast Guard, but also for the nation," Marcos said as he...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has mobilized BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) and an aircraft to monitor, challenge, and escort a Chinese research vessel suspected of conducting illegal marine scientific research off the coast of Ilocos Norte. Tan Suo 3 was detected entering the country’s...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces carried out a counter-landing and live-fire exercise in Cagayan on Saturday, May 3, showcasing its coordinated firepower and rapid response capabilities aimed at deterring a seaborne invasion. The simulation, which was part of...
The Philippines has blasted China over its disinformation campaign through state-controlled media that intends to mislead its people and the international community over its claims that it has seized Sandy Cay. This photo from Chinese state media shows Chinese soldiers holding a flag of China at...
The government’s efforts to fight for the country’s sovereignty and sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) will not end up in a war with China, a spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Tuesday, April 29. PCG spokesperson for WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela said the belief...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is considering taking “appropriate action” against China after it erroneously claimed that it has already seized Sandy Cay, a tiny sandbank near Pagasa Island where a Philippine military facility is located. This photo from Chinese state media...
Malacañang reaffirmed President Marcos’s unwavering commitment to defend Philippine maritime rights amid reports of Chinese activity near Sandy Cay in the West Philippine Sea. Personnel from the Navy, Coast Guard, and PNP Maritime Group display the Philippine flag on Sandy Cay during an...
Personnel from the Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, and Philippine National Police-Maritime Group display the Philippine flag on Sandy Cay (Pag-asa Cay 2) during an inter-agency maritime operation on April 27, 2025 to counter China's narrative that it seized the cay. (Courtesy of NTF-WPS)...
Senate deputy minority leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday, April 28 slammed China’s attempt to muddle the truth stating that Sandy Cay belongs to the Philippines. “China should stop creating drama,” said Hontiveros, in a statement. “Sandy Cay belongs to the Philippines and no...
Flag of China (Unsplash) "A clear and deliberate violation of our sovereign rights." That's how House Assistant Majority Leader Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun described China's "illegal occupation" of the territory in the West...
