After nine years of fighting for their land, more than 700 Palawan farmers have finally received their Certificate of Land Ownership (CLOA) which proves their claims against fellow farmers who allegedly occupied the properties illegally, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) announced Friday,...
For the second time, President Duterte has stressed the importance of the 2016 Arbitral Award of the South China Sea before the United Nations (UN), saying no country can disregard it nor diminish its importance. President Duterte virtually delivers his speech at the 76th United Nations General...
China’s action to impose reporting requirements for ships going through what it claims to be its territorial waters, including in the South China Sea, is “very concerning” and could trigger “instability and potential conflict” if implemented, a ranking United States Coast Guard official...
The issue between Nadine Lustre and Viva Artist Agency is far from over. This, despite the recent announcement of Vincent del Rosario, President and COO of Viva Comm., Inc., that they are to sit down soon with the actress-singer to discuss possible movie projects. According to Lorna Kapunan,...
Police have arrested the most wanted person in Malay town of Aklan who was accused of killing a liaison officer of a security agency over a land dispute at the world-renowned Boracay Island. Nabbed was 39-year old Edwin Villar Lampute who used to be connected with a security agency tapped to secure...
Think-tank group Stratbase Albert del Rosario Institute (ADRi) said on Saturday, July 17, that the maritime dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea should be “an issue” that will help shape the outcome of the May 2022 elections. Dr. Renato De Castro, a professor in international studies...
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said there was no truth to reports that Filipino fishermen were being barred from entering parts of the West Philippine Sea, saying he was constantly checking in on his former clients. President Spokesman Harry Roque (File photo/Malacañang) Roque made the...
The Department of National Defense (DND) should explore the feasibility of restructuring the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with additional forces to boost the country’s maritime defense. Senator Risa Hontiveros said this proposal may be worth considering in light of China’s continuous...
The Philippines has taken "a little bit stronger" stance in dealing with China over the West Philippine Sea but will never start a war, President Duterte said Monday. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) In a televised address Monday, May 17, the President told China that any...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, May 11 urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to lead discussions with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) regarding the prolonged presence of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea. Hontiveros said the DFA should start actively reaching...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares “What should we do with China?” Most of the messages we got last week through text and private chat had to do with the controversy surrounding the presence of Chinese boats and ships in waters claimed by our government as part of the West Philippine Sea. The...
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque will not back down from a debate on the issues related to the West Philippine Sea even if he faces two rivals. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque (File photo/Malacañang) Roque said he was prepared to debate not only with former Supreme Court Justice Antonio...
