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Assertion on Duterte’s ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with China exaggerated – Imee
There was a bit of exaggeration in the assertion of retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio that former president Rodrigo Duterte gave up the Philippines’ ownership of Ayungin Shoal under the guise of a “gentlemen’s agreement” with China, according to Sen. Imee Marcos......»»
Atin Ito plans another try at civilian mission to West Philippine Sea - Rappler
Atin Ito plans another try at civilian mission to West Philippine Sea Rappler.....»»
‘China destroyed 21,000 acres of West Philippine Sea coral reefs’
The country faces a decline in fisheries production amid reports that China has destroyed at least 21,000 acres of coral reefs in the West Philippine Sea an expert from the University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute warned yesterday......»»
DFA slams Chinese consul general’s false narratives on West Philippine Sea
The Department of Foreign Affairs slammed a Chinese official yesterday for again making false claims on the West Philippine Sea issue......»»
Philippines, US hold another joint activity in West Philippine Sea
Naval forces of the Philippines and the United States Indo-Pacific Command completed another joint activity in the West Philippine Sea yesterday, in what officials stressed was a show of commitment of both nations to boost regional security and stability......»»
China must withdraw ships from West Philippine Sea, groups say
Militant groups on Tuesday said China must withdraw its ships from the West Philippine Sea as well as its claims over islands based on bogus sovereignty......»»
Gibo: Don’t fish alone in West Philippine Sea
Local fishermen should not sail to the West Philippine Sea alone, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday, following reports that the Chinese coast guard forced Filipino fisherfolk to return shells they had gathered from Panatag or Scarborough Shoal......»»
Support up for military patrols in West Philippine Sea – OCTA poll
More Filipinos support expanded naval patrols and troop presence in the West Philippine Sea to assert the country’s territorial rights in the area, a recent survey conducted by OCTA Research showed......»»
Influence ops target journalists, expert as China vessels patrol West Philippine Sea
Filipino reporters and a known maritime expert received a barrage of messages from unidentifiable sources in 2023 that attempted to divert public attention away from Chinese vessels’ actions in the West Philippine Sea to Vietnam’s supposed “militarization” there. .....»»
Food shortages, joblessness and West Philippine Sea tension
Filipinos are in the grip of three major crises: a food shortage, joblessness and the West Philippine Sea tension......»»
‘Exhaust all legal options to defend Pinoy fishermen’
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas and four other Catholic bishops yesterday asked the Philippine government to exhaust all legal options to defend the Filipino fishermen reportedly recently harassed at Scarborough Shoal by the China Coast Guard......»»
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»
Paolo defends Sara, but gets criticized over their silence on WPS issue
Davao City Congressman Paolo Duterte's defense of her sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, for her silence on the recent tensions in the West Philippine Sea drew more criticisms instead......»»
Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security
Tensions in the peasant community of Lupang Tartaria flared up starting April 16 when armed security forces from Jarton Security Agency, Inc. began threatening to erect a barricade around the vicinity. In response, the farmers erected their own fence and set up a protest camp. The post Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea - Philippines
US president describes defence commitment to the Philippines and Japan as ironclad as Beijing accuses Manila of violating Chinese sovereignty Joe Biden has pledged to defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea, as he hosted the first joint summit with Manila and Tokyo amid growing tensions with Beijing. The United States defence commitments to Japan and to the Philippines are ironclad, the US president.....»»
‘Defend our rivers,’ indigenous and envi groups denounce destructive mega dams
Kalikasan People’s Network for Environment said that the Marcos Jr administration still allows massive projects like Kaliwa-Kanan-Laiban Dam, Wawa Dam, Ahunan Hydropower project, Jalaur Mega-Dam, Saltan Dam, and the Pasig River Expressway, all of which endanger the affected communities. The post ‘Defend our rivers,’ indigenous and envi groups denounce destructive mega dams appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Residents in Angeles defend their houses, face violence from police, private security
Clarkhills Properties started its forced demolition in 2023. About 2,000 individuals live in the 73 hectares of land that the corporation is trying to seize. The post Residents in Angeles defend their houses, face violence from police, private security appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
News on China s actions in WPS need to shift focus
MEDIA FOLLOWED recent incidents in the West Philippine Sea as Chinese vessels engaged in maneuvers to block patrol boats of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on February 12. The news on February 17 also reported the disturbing allegation of China's use of cyanide, causing damage to the resources and the waters of Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal.Although China's harassment of Philippine vessels a.....»»
Korean firm agrees to terms of Comelec auto polls contract
South Korean firm Miru Systems and its partners have agreed with the Commission on Elections on the terms in the service contract for the 2025 automated election system.....»»
Biden says Israel agrees to stop Gaza attacks for Ramadan as Hamas mulls draft truce proposal
The draft proposal, which would allow hospitals and bakeries in Gaza to be repaired and 500 aid trucks to enter the battered enclave every day, is the most serious attempt in weeks to end the conflict.....»»