Amid concerns on the sudden influx of Chinese students in Cagayan, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said it is not because of what most of the Filipinos think. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the reason was that the Cagayan province actually opened its doors to foreign students as part...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said on Tuesday, April 16, that the leadership of the Philippines should not be determined by the armed forces or any armed group. "The political leadership in the [Philippines] should be settled through honest elections. Let us insulate our armed...
The Philippines and the United States are set to hold next week their annual war games in the West Philippine Sea, among other areas, with more than a dozen countries serving as observers in the two countries' largest bilateral exercises. At least 16,000 troops from the Philippines...
Singapore is calling on parties involved in the South China Sea dispute to adhere to international law as its top diplomat, who is visiting Manila, shared the Philippines' concern over developments in the waters. Singapore, a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), made...
Despite them not seeing eye-to-eye on the issue, Senator Robin Padilla said on Monday, April 15, that he will remain supportive of President Marcos' decisions moving forward when it comes to the country's relation with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Asked to describe the President's...
Senator Risa Hontiveros advised former president Rodrigo Duterte to stop protecting his "best friend" China, and went as far to say that the Philippines never benefited from it. "Huwag niya nang ipagtanggol ang best friend niya. Walang napala ang Pilipinas (Stop protecting China. The Philippines...
President Marcos on Monday, April 15, made it clear that if any Filipino serviceman would be killed in an attack in the West Philippine Sea, the United States would step in to defend the Philippines. As gray zone operations—or activities that fall short of being called as war—continue...
Runrio Inc. founder Rio Dela Cruz (second from left) speaks during a press briefing in Manila on April 15, 2024 for the "Takbo para sa West Philippine Sea" event. With him are (L-R) Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Director General Jose Torres Jr., National Task Force for WPS spokesperson...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) Here's a bold suggestion to President Marcos on the heels of his triumphant participation in the trilateral summit with United States (US) President Joe Biden and Japan Prime...
Zamboanga City 2nd district Rep. Mannix Dalipe (PPAB) House Majority Leader Zamboanga City 2nd district Rep. Mannix Dalipe has advised Beijing to "listen" to the Joint Vision Statement released by the leaders of the United States (US), Japan, and the...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Ranking congressmen from both the majority and the minority blocs in the House of Representatives are eager to get the inquiry on the "gentleman's agreement" on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) underway, if...
Mandaluyong City lone district Rep. Neptali Gonzales II (left), former president Rodrigo Duterte (MANILA BULLETIN/ Malacañang photo) The chairman of the House Special Committee on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) made an important request...
