The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Friday, July 18, that it has rescued 17 fishermen from a distressed boat in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal), West Philippine Sea (WPS). Fishing boat “FB Cassandra” was operating 59 nautical miles northeast of Bajo de Masinloc when its...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) called out retired military officials who were allegedly echoing “defeatist” narratives related to the territorial dispute between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for WPS,...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Friday, July 18 once again slammed China’s continued harassment of Philippine maritime personnel and vessels traversing the West Philippine Sea. Estrada made the remarks following reports of the China Coast Guard’s tailing and obstruction of the BRP Teresa...
As the country commemorated the ninth anniversary of its landmark victory over China in the South China Sea arbitration case, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) issued radio challenges to two Chinese warships and a coast guard vessel that operated off the coast of Cabra, Occidental Mindoro on...
Nine years after the arbitral ruling in the West Philippine Sea was granted to the Philippines, challenges and uncertainties in the disputed waters remain. But the Philippines will not waver in fighting for the award and international law. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa...
Two senators are hopeful that the proposed Blue Economy Act will be recognized as a national priority in President Marcos ' State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28. "I’m hopeful that some of the key measures we’ve already filed, like the proposed Blue Economy Act, will be recognized...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada slammed China’s attempt to block the screening of the Filipino documentary “Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea” shown at a film festival held in New Zealand. This was after the Chinese Consulate General in Auckland asked the...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday, July 8 revealed that the Chinese ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian has been snubbing him. Ejercito disclosed this when asked about his views on China’s sanctions against former senator Francis Tolentino. “Isnabero yung...
Regional amphibious and maritime forces from 32 nations convened in the Philippines for the 11th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS), which kicked off on Tuesday, July 8, in Taguig City. The PALS is co-hosted for the first time by the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and...
Former senator Francis Tolentino on Tuesday, July 8 expressed his support to the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) decision to summon Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian to explain the sanctions imposed against him. “As a private citizen, I fully support the DFA’s decision to summon the...
Malacañang was elated over Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė 's recognition of the Philippines ' transparency initiative in dealing with China 's actions in the West Philippine Sea. Šakalienė said that the country 's transparency initiative in documenting and...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed doubts on China’s intent to lead the signing of a treaty that establishes a nuclear weapon-free Southeast Asia. Teodoro said that China should show its sincerity first by denuclearizing its country and be subjected to...
