The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Monday, July 20, condemned China Coast Guard 's (CCG) alleged violent assault against a Philippine Navy sailor near BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal, saying the incident further raises tensions in the disputed waters. In a...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Saturday, July 18, said it will sustain the continuous deployment of military assets in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to protect the country 's maritime territory and expose “illegal” activities by foreign vessels. The commitment came a week...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, July 14, confirmed the persistent presence of Chinese research vessels near Batanes even as it dismissed recent claims by Chinese academics that the northernmost province of the Philippines is part of Taiwan and, by extension, China. Retired...
CEBU CITY – The Chinese consul general in Cebu called out the Cebu City Council for committing what she described as blatant provocation. China 's Consul General in Cebu, Zhang Zhen, warned of consequences after the City Council recently passed a resolution marking the West Philippine Sea...
CEBU CITY – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday, July 13, said that the commemoration of the Philippines ' legal victory in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) should lead to stronger resilience, deterrence, infrastructure security, and cybersecurity as...
Senator Erwin Tulfo renewed his call on Sunday, July 12 for Congress to expedite the passage of Senate Bill No. 1625 or the proposed “West Philippine Sea Education Act” to repel other nation’s claims of ownership on the country’s territories. Tulfo made the call as he again denounced the...
MASINLOC, Zambales – Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has urged people to protect the country’s fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea. Teodoro aired the appeal in a visit here on July 10 for the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Ruling with the theme "Bayanihan sa Karagatan:...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday, July 10, said the military will increase patrols not only in the country 's northern waters but across all maritime areas after Chinese scholars claimed that Batanes belongs to China. Teodoro said the Armed Forces...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday, July 6, dismissed a reported proposal from the Chinese government to establish a "common fishing area" in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal), labeling the offer a deceptive public relations (PR) stunt....
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. challenged the complainants who accused him of holding a Maltese passport to prove their allegations, saying he had long addressed the issue before they filed a case against him. Teodoro brushed off the issue and said he would let...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. welcomed the Cebu City Council 's decision to declare July 12 of every year as "West Philippine Sea Victory Day," calling the 2016 Arbitral Award a victory that the country should continue to uphold. In a statement, Teodoro...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday, June 13, expressed support for Department pf National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. following China 's decision to impose sanctions on him and his immediate family members. In a statement...
