There is no existing agreement for the Philippines to remove the grounded BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal and if there is, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday, Aug. 9, that he is repealing any such agreement. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from...
Authorities from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) were contacting their counterparts from China when Chinese coast guard, navy, and maritime militia vessels performed dangerous maneuvers and fired water cannon at Philippine vessels near Ayungin (Second Thoms) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea...
US Senator Tammy Duckworth shares the Philippines’ strong resolve to pursue Freedom of Navigation in the South China Sea and the Rule of Law as dictated by the United Nations Convention the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). US Senator Tammy Duckworth in a meeting with Senate President Juan Miguel...
Contrary to China’s claims, the Philippines has not committed to remove BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal as it serves as the country’s military outpost for Filipino troops in the area that is now becoming the latest flashpoint between Manila and Beijing. Soldiers onboard BRP...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Tuesday, August 8 has urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will uphold the country’s sovereign rights on the West Philippine Sea with the help of the global community. Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go (Photo courtesy of O/S Bong Go)...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is looking to resume its rotation and reprovision (RORE) mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) within the next two weeks to ensure that troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre will have enough supplies. (L-R) Philippine...
Senator Raffy T. Tulfo is angry about a government program sending high-ranking officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in China to study and train at its military academy with the Chinese government paying all expenses. This program was divulged by Senator Francis...
(Wikipedia) The Chinese Coast Guard shouldn't resort to moves that could "escalate tensions" in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Thus, said House Committee on National Defense and Security Chairman Iloilo 5th district Rep. Raul "Boboy" Tupas amid the latest water...
Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri on Monday, August 7, said the “provocative, illegal and dangerous”maneuvers by a Chinese Guard vessel on a smaller Philippine Coast Guard vessel last week in the Philippine exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is the latest manifestation of China’s “might vs....
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he would continue asserting the Philippines' territorial rights in the West Philippine Sea while abiding by international laws following the recent encounter between the Philippine and Chinese coast guards near Ayungin Shoal over the weekend. ...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday, Aug. 6, asserted the Philippines’ sovereign rights on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal as two more diplomatic posts raised concern over the water cannon incident involving China Coast Guard (CCG) and Filipino sea vessels. China Coast Guard blocked...
The local stock market is seen to open the week with some bargain-hunting following last week’s steep drop although investors will also be taking cues from the release of the Philippines’ second quarter economic growth data as well as the US July inflation numbers. “Given the steep decline...
