China attributed the Philippines’ supposed non-adherence to deals on the South China Sea to the rising tension in the waters as President Marcos already questioned the existence of a so-called “gentleman’s agreement." The Chinese Embassy in Manila Thursday, April 11, did not directly comment...
President Marcos said the government will no longer sit idly by while Filipino fishers continue to suffer from threats in the West Philippine Sea, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez said. Romualdez said on Wednesday, April 10 (Washington time) the Philippine government...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez is crossing his fingers that the mounting calls from the international community for parties to adhere to rules-based order and freedom of navigation would...
Despite repeatedly conducting dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels in the waters, China believes “there is no issue with regard to the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea,” questioning the moves by the Philippines and its allies to form multilateral maritime cooperation....
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (Arnold Quizol/ MANILA BULLETIN) Zambales 1st district Rep. Jefferson Khonghun says that a congressional inquiry is in order regarding the alleged “gentleman’s agreement” between former president Rodrigo Duterte and...
Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino (Senate PRIB) If he would have his way, Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino wants the Philippines to have regular joint patrols with Australia, Japan, and the United States (US) in the West Philippine Sea...
Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (left), former president Rodrigo Duterte (Facebook, Malacañang photo) President Marcos' take on former president Rodrigo Duterte's "gentlemen’s agreement” with China on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is right...
"It's not a good situation." This was President Marcos' remark as he questioned the intention behind the supposed gentleman's agreement between his predecessor, former president Rodrigo Dutete, and Chinese President Xi on the West Philippine Sea, saying he is "horrified" that such a deal has...
More multi-country naval activities will be conducted in Philippine waters following what the Armed Forces of the Philippines described as a successful Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea. Philippine Navy spokesperson Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said the joint naval...
Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 reiterated her call for Filipinos to exercise prudence in making rhetorics about the country’s stand on the West Philippine Sea saying the country cannot wage a war empty-handed. “The Philippines cannot wage a war empty-handed, no matter the...
Japan affirmed its commitment to join cause with the Philippines, the United States and Australia to ensure the freedom of navigation and overflight over the hotly contested South China Sea. The Japanese Defense Ministry said it “will seize every opportunity to strengthen its partnership”...
For Sen. Francis Tolentino, the Philippines' joint patrol operation with Australia, Japan, and the United States in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) will promote regional stability rather than provoke China. Philippine Navy ship BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS15) and US Navy ship USS Gabrielle Giffords...
