In the wake of criticisms on his West Philippine Sea stance, President Duterte has asked former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile to visit Malacañang next week and shed light on the issues related to the territorial conflict with China. President Duterte delivers a public address on May 13, 2012...
What has the opposition camp done for the nation as the country deals with the pandemic? The opposition did nothing but complain and criticize the government instead of providing help in preventing the coronavirus outbreak from spiraling out of control, according to President Duterte. President...
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday said he and Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. have agreed that he will continue to speak on issues concerning international law. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque and Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. Roque made this...
An irate Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Thursday ordered his department to file a diplomatic protest against China over the presence of 287 Chinese vessels in Philippine waters as earlier announced by the National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS). Foreign Secretary...
Only one talking head, aside from the President, should be tasked to issue statements relating to the West Philippine Sea (WPS), lest officials make a mistake about their pronouncements. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (PNA/File photo) Senators gave the observation Wednesday, May 12,...
A fisherfolk group said on Wednesday, May 12, Filipino fishers who used to frequent Scarborough Shoal are now unable to return to traditional fishing grounds in fear of being harassed or driven away by Chinese vessels. West Philippine Sea (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. does not believe that the Philippines has become the laughing stock of its enemies due to the widespread disagreement, disunity, and difference of opinion among Filipinos, especially when it comes to the issue of the West Philippine Sea. Foreign Affairs...
The Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea is part of the country’s territory, a maritime law expert said on Wednesday, May 12, debunking Presidential spokesman Harry Roque’s claims that it is not part of the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Professor Jay Batongbacal, director...
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said he and Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. are still on good terms after the latter insisted that he was the only one who can speak for President Duterte on foreign affairs. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque and Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro...
To ensure the safety of the crew and passengers that might experience fire in the middle of the sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has conducted a maritime exercise on responding to a fire incident at sea during its maritime drills in the West Philippine Sea. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, May...
The Philippine government officials’ inconsistent statements in the country’s stand on the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea will benefit China and other countries in the future, a maritime expert said on Wednesday, May 12. The Philippine Coast Guard conducted maritime patrol...
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo said the public should be heard if they voted for President Duterte in the 2016 polls because they believed that he will ride a jet ski to the West Philippine Sea or if they voted for him despite his penchant for cracking jokes. Chief Presidential...
