BRP Cabra's (right) port side is bumped by Chinese maritime militia vessel (CMMV) 00003 during a resupply mission at Ayungin Shoal on Oct. 22, 2023. (Courtesy of National Task Force for West Philippine Sea) What was feared by many has happened as two Chinese vessels - a China Coast Guard...
Majority Leader Zamboanga City 2nd district Rep. Mannix Dalipe (Facebook) What's wrong with realigning confidential funds for the purpose of securing the country’s interests in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)? House Majority Leader Zamboanga City 2nd district...
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (Courtesy of Teodoro / Instagram) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. finally broke his silence over a billboard featuring his no holds barred criticism against China's activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The...
Senators on Tuesday, October 17 expressed their support to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ (BFAR) budget request for the purchase of three monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) vessels to help fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea. This was after BFAR Director...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday, October 17 said China’s continuing maneuvers in the West Philippine Sea is clearly an attempt to provoke and force the Philippines to fight back and go against the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS). ...
The Philippines will continue to increase its maritime capability in order to defend its territory amid the problems the country is facing in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) President Marcos made the statement on Tuesday, Oct. 17, after...
President Marcos has recognized Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officers who were at the frontline of several incidents, including those against China Coast Guard, in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the awarding of Philippine Coast Guard officers during the...
A China People's Liberation Army (PLA)-Navy vessel is seen from a distance while Philippine Navy's BRP Benguet conducts a resupply mission in Pag-asa Island on Oct. 13, 2023. (Courtesy of AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) slammed China anew after its naval vessel allegedly performed...
BRP Cabra is blocked by two China Coast Guard vessels during a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Aug. 22, 2023. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. dismissed China's accusation that the...
Instead of focusing on the legal aspect, senators on Thursday, Oct. 12 insisted on speeding up the provision of the assistance needed by the fishermen who were affected by the ramming incident in Bajo de Masinloc 10 days ago. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Senator Francis Tolentino) During...
AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo) China's harrassment of Philippine vessels and other aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are a manifestation of its desire to "own" the larger South China Sea (SCS) but this would only remain a "dream" as Philippines will not allow it...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. said that safeguarding the country’s interests in the West Philippines Sea (WPS) should hinge on strengthening defense resources. “The name of the game in the [WPS] is effective...
