An official from the National Maritime Council (NMC) believes that it may be the right time to review the Philippines' mutual defense treaty (MDT) with the United States amid rising tensions between Manila and Beijing in the disputed South China Sea. File photo NMC spokesman Alexander Lopez said...
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has announced plans to implement an artificial intelligence (AI) system aimed at enhancing the detection and monitoring of money laundering activities in the country. During the Department of Finance (DOF) budget deliberations on Tuesday, Aug. 27, AMLC...
The Philippine Government has questioned China's "supposed commitment" in de-escalating the situation in the West Philippine Sea after the series of aggressions by Chinese maritime forces over the past week. A Chinese vessel rams Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel BRP Datu...
The Marcos administration already has officials serving as spokesperson on issues related to the West Philippine Sea—raising questions on why the President designated a new voice that will talk about maritime issues on the disputed waters. "Unified messaging" is what President Marcos wanted to...
The National Maritime Council (NMC) is looking into the possibility of elevating China’s recent aggressive action in the vicinity of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal before a United Nations (UN) body. China Coast Guard (CCG) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels collide near Escoda Shoal in the West...
The Philippines is preparing to lodge a diplomatic protest against China after its coast guard vessels “rammed and damaged” two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels in the vicinity of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, which is well within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Philippine Coast...
Candidates in the 2025 midterm elections, especially in the provinces, can heave a sigh of relief as the so-called permit to campaign imposed by the New People’s Army (NPA) is no longer considered an issue by the National Security Council (NSC). National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año said...
President Marcos has appointed former commander of the Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Alexander Lopez as spokesman of the National Maritime Council (NMC). Former commander of the Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Alexander Lopez (Photo...
Following a rigorous selection process with hundreds of applicants, three students from the Philippines have been awarded scholarships to attend prestigious universities in the United Kingdom. (Photo courtesy of British Council Philippines) The British Council announced on Wednesday, Aug. 15,...
Nuestra Sen̈ora de la Consolacion y Correa The Manila City Council declared the Nuestra Señora de la Consolacion y Correa as the Patroness of Intramuros, Manila and bestowed on her the title of "Queen and Protectress of the Distinguished and Ever Loyal City." The official proclamation will be...
National Security Adviser Eduardo M. Año (File photo) The National Security Council (NSC) hailed on Monday, Aug. 12, the recent decision by the Court of Appeals (CA) dismissing the petition for writ of amparo and writ of habeas data filed by environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila...
President Marcos has presided over a meeting with the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) to follow up on his previous directive on the development and utilization of space science and technology in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over the 8th Philippine Space Council...
