Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday applauded the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) for bravely driving out Chinese maritime militia vessels at the Sabina Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. “I would like to applaud the PCG and BFAR for...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified its maritime patrols in the West Philippine Sea to assert the country’s sovereignty after its successful enforcement of maritime laws against militia-manned Chinese ships last month. PCG Spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo assured the public that...
Despite insistence that it was his doctor who recommended the Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine, President Duterte apologized for receiving a vaccine that has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The President admitted that Sinopharm, developed by Beijing Biological Products...
After apologizing for having himself inoculated with Sinopharm’s coronavirus vaccine despite the lack of regulatory approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), President Duterte insisted that he can get what vaccine he wants because “this is my life.” President Rodrigo Duterte...
President Duterte ordered the withdrawal of China-made Sinopharm coronavirus vaccines from the Philippines because they have not been granted an emergency use authorization by the country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA). President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his “Talk to the People” on May...
The government is determined to prevent the loss of another territory after coast guard authorities drove away Chinese vessels from Sabina Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, Malacañang declared Wednesday. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque lauded the latest coast...
The Philippines is reaping benefits from its friendly relations with China despite a lingering territorial conflict. President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping (File photo: Malacañang) Amid the renewed tension in the West Philippine Sea, Malacañang has opted to present a list...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has admitted that he used “not the right instrument” in delivering his message to China hours after he apologized to Chinese Foreign Minister and State Counselor Wang Yi for his controversial expletive-laced tweet that grabbed headlines across the...
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives recently arrested 49 foreign laborers inside the factory of a steel company in Maasim town, Sarangani province for alleged misrepresentation. (Photo from BI Facebook page) BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said the foreigners--all Chinese nationals--have work...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ships drove away seven foreign ships believed to be manned by Chinese militias from the Sabina Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. PCG spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo said the incident happened on April 27 while their ships were conducting maritime patrol together...
Senator Manny Pacquiao may have criticized President Duterte for his stance against China regarding the West Philippine Sea, but Malacañang said on Tuesday, May 4, there is no animosity between the two officials. In his virtual media briefing, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque asserted there...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Tuesday said he apologized for his profanity-laden tweet against China only to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and not to the Chinese ambassador to the Philippines. DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. (Twitter/Teddy Boy Locsin) This was contrary to an...
