BERLIN, Germany — For the first time, President Marcos assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that the government will not cede an inch of the West Philippine Sea to foreign actors, saying the disputed area clearly belongs to the Philippines. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr....
BERLIN, Germany— President Marcos denied China's claims that the Philippines rejected its proposals on addressing maritime-related issues in the disputed West Philippine Sea but questioned the basis of their propositions, particularly the use of the so-called Ten-Dash Line. President...
General Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed appreciation to Filipinos who pledged their willingness to fight for the country in case of a conflict with a foreign enemy, noting that the people shall be prepared when that time comes. General Romeo...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, March 12, denied recent reports that the Philippine government has ignored China’s proposals on resolving the disputes in the West Philippine Sea and said instead that such proposals were denied because they were “contrary to our national...
(Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) It's a "love of country index", not a call to arms. That's how San Jose del Monte City lone district Rep. Florida "Rida" Robes described the results of the OCTA Research survey, which indicated...
Commodore Jay Tarriela (File photo) The Philippine government is not keen on waging a war in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite its transparency initiative to show the aggression and dangerous actions by China, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG...
Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr., Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (PN) (Photo courtesy of PN) The Philippine Navy (PN) formally integrated into its reserve force 119 volunteers after they finished their basic military training on Saturday, March 10. Vice Adm. Toribio Adaci Jr.,...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) adoption of a new defense concept centered on the protection of the country’s maritime territory is not intended to escalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla explained that the implementation of...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Malacañang) House Deputy Majority Leader and Mandaluyong City lone district Rep. Neptali "Boyet" Gonzales II said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has been...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Sindangan collides with a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship during a resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal on March 5, 2024. (Photo by PCG) The Department of National Defense (DND) said that a new defense concept is now being implemented by the Armed Forces of the...
President Marcos will take advantage of his trip to Germany and Czech Republic next week to enhance the Philippines' defense capability and seek support from other nations in fighting for the country's rights over the West Philippine Sea. Marcos will express intent in expanding the country's...
Flag of China (Unsplash) House Deputy Majority Leader Mandaluyong City lone Rep. Neptali “Boyet” Gonzales II finds zero bearing in China’s opposition to the proposed Philippine Maritime Zones Act. “This is our country, this is what we...
