The US State Department has called on the Chinese government to abide by the rule of law after it dismissed the Philippine protest on its fishing ban even on parts of the West Philippine Sea. Ned Price, State Department spokesperson, said in a Twitter post Friday thatChina's "unilateral fishing...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. is unfazed over China's rejection of the Philippines' protest on the former's unilateral imposition of a fishing ban in the South China Sea, saying it won't be enforced anywhere in the country's waters. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (PCOO...
EDITORS DESK Ramon Bonilla As President Duterte marches out of Malacañang in less than a month, it is worth noting that for the past six years he had delivered his promises for the athletes. Name it — from spanking new stadiums, eye-dropping budget for training and international exposures, and...
China dismissed the Philippines' protest over its unilateral imposition of a fishing ban in South China Sea which covers parts of the West Philippine Sea, saying it is a "normal measure." West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Thursday, June...
President Duterte said he is "very happy with the results" of the country's performance in the 31st South East Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam as he honored the Filipino athletes at the Malacañang Palace on Tuesday night. "I'd like just to express... there's no other time that I feel so proud for...
The Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest against China's unilateral imposition of a fishing ban in South China Sea which covers parts of the West Philippine Sea. West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) Through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Philippines conveyed its protest to...
The progressive Bayan Muna Party-list has called on the national government–particularly the incoming administration–to be more proactive in defending its exclusive economic zones (EEZs) and territories from China. TIGHT WATCH – Crew members of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra...
The United Kingdom (UK) government will continue to work closely with the Philippines under the incoming administration of President-elect Bongbong Marcos in connection with the South China Sea (SCS) issue. Ambassador Laure Beaufils and President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM Media Office) UK...
President-elect Bongbong Marcos underscored Thursday, May 26 that his administration won't give up any part of the Philippines' coastal territory to foreigners, but at the same time noted that it he wants to avoid a war. Satellite image of South China Sea (Wikipedia) "Our sovereignty is sacred and...
There's no stopping Jenelyn Olsim after a grueling schedule during the 31st Southeast Asian Games. Jenelyn Olsim (Vovinam Philippines) After representing the vovinam team and winning bronze medal in Hanoi, Vietnam , the Team Lakay stalwart resumes regular training to prepare for a comeback in the...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed a resolution congratulating and commending the entire delegates of the Philippines in the 2021 Southeast Asian Games (SEA) Games held in Hanoi, Vietnam. Senator Lito Lapid (MANILA BULLETIN) Lapid noted that for almost two weeks of competition, the...
The Las Piñas government congratulated a daughter of the city, Jocel Lyn Ortiz Ninobla, for winning the gold medal in the individual female poomsae at the South East Asian (SEA) Games held in Vietnam. Mayor Imelda Aguilar expressed pride in Ninobla, a resident of Talon Dos and a true Las...
