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...
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...
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...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, July 22, to disclose the details of the "understanding" reached by the Philippines and China for the resupply missions to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. (Photo from the Office of Senate...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, July 22, said the Senate will remain steadfast and unyielding in defending the country’s sovereignty. (Contributed Photo) Escudero made the promise in his speech during the opening of the 19 th Congress’ Third Regular Session...
A China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel is caught on camera while brandishing a pickaxe in front of an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldier during a resupply mission at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on June 17, 2024. (Courtesy of AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recognized...
(Front to back) BRP Gregorio del Pilar, BRP Jose Rizal, and USS Gabriel Gaffords (LCS-10) conduct tactical maneuvers in WPS on Nov. 23, 2023 as part of the PH-US maritime cooperative activity (MCA). (Photo by Armed Forces of the Philippines) The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea...
China Coast Guard (CCG) ship "5901", nicknamed "The Monster" as it is regarded as the biggest coast guard ship in the world, is seen anchored near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal on July 17, 2024. (Photo by Philippine Coast Guard) By MARTIN A. SADONGDONG Despite the conduct of a bilateral consultation...
