Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has formally resigned from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) and will pursue a path as an "independent legislator" effective immediately. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino (Senate PRIB photo) In a letter addressed to Senator Robin Padilla, the...
A Philippine Navy (PN) personnel aboard BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) observes Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Sazanami (DD 113) during the first Philippines-Japan maritime cooperative activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Aug. 2, 2024. (Photo: AFP) Following the joint sail...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada stressed the crucial role of military officials and defense scholarsPhilippines’ defense against growing cyberattacks and misinformation campaigns on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada) He said this in a speech...
The $500-million military financing pledged by the Untied States to the Philippines would definitely give the country’s defense posture a big boost, especially in defending its territory and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific region, Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said. In welcoming...
A flag-raising activity is conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) onboard BRP Teresa Magbanua in the vicinity of Escoda (Sabina Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea on June 12, 2024 to commemorate the 126th Philippine Independence Day. (Photo by PCG) ...
The communication lines between the Philippines and the United States "are very open," allowing both countries to continuously examine regional issues including the situation in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. welcomes US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and...
BRP Sierra Madre (File photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines) Nine Chinese vessels were monitored by Philippine authorities during the July 27 rotation and resupply (RORE) mission to BRP Sierra Madre outpost in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, the National Security Council (NSC) said on Sunday, July...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista is seeking an additional budget to pave the way to the hiring of additional 4,000 personnel for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) within this year. The hiring of more personnel, according to Bautista, is part of the modernization...
Vice President Sara Duterte (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook, MANILA BULLETIN) A ranking congressman has appealed to Vice President Sara Duterte to publicly support the policies of her former "UniTeam" partner, President...
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año (File photo) The West Philippine Sea (WPS) is a real thing and not a figment of imagination, unlike China’s 10-dash line claim in the South China Sea (SCS). This was pointed out by National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año during the concluding session on...
DND Undersecretary Angelito De Leon virtually attends the post-SONA discussion held in Pasay City on July 24, 2024. (Courtesy of RTVM livestream) The Department of National Defense (DND) said Wednesday, July 24, that it is forging close defense and security relations with other countries so that...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, July 24 renewed his call for a firm yet peaceful and diplomatic approach in protecting the nation’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea. Go made the call following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s strong and...
