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‘Secret agreement’ with China ‘horrifies’ Marcos

President Marcos is seeking clarification from the Chinese government on the supposed gentleman’s agreement on the West Philippine Sea entered into by Manila and Beijing during the Duterte administration, even as he warned such a deal could have “compromised” the sovereignty and sovereign rights of the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Territorial threats harming Filipinos unacceptable – Marcos

Threats to the country’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea that endanger the lives of Filipinos are “unacceptable,” President Marcos said yesterday, as he ordered a review of the capabilities of the country’s military hardware and equipment......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Teodoro to Filipinos: Let s not fall for Chinese propaganda

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. reminded the public that they must “not lose sight” of the “main threat” on the sovereign rights of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea amid purported rumors of the “gentleman’s agreement” with China. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Pentagon chief reaffirms support after latest China aggression in WPS

Austin emphasized US support for the Philippines in defending its sovereign rights and jurisdiction in a phone call with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Wednesday. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Trigger for conflict

Owners of real estate have deeds or land titles to prove ownership. In the global neighborhood, there are international rules for setting national borders, delineating land and maritime territories or defining sovereign rights and economic entitlements......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

CCG stops Philippine fishermen from trespassing on Huangyan Island

The China Coast Guard (CCG) recently stopped a group of Philippine fishermen from trespassing on Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, a source confirmed with CGTN on Friday. Footage and two photos given by the source over the weekend show the group of fishermen standing on the reefs of the island and illegally collecting seashells, a move not only violating China's sovereign rights but damaging the ecological.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Marcos creates maritime council amid escalating tensions in West Philippine Sea

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the strengthening of the country's maritime security and domain awareness as tensions between the Philippines and China escalate over territorial disputes. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

New directions for human development in the Phl

Human development revolves around elevating peoples’ capabilities, broadening the scope of their choices, upholding their freedom and advocating for their human rights......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

‘Stop the human rights abuses:’ Marcos Jr visit to Australia met with protests

“Australia’s relationships with other countries must go beyond trade and defense, we must live our values and defend those whose lives are being destroyed by political violence." - Senator Janet Rice The post ‘Stop the human rights abuses:’ Marcos Jr visit to Australia met with protests appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Marcos’ ‘ambitious’ UN plans hinged on fixing PH human rights issues — UN expert

Khan said the Marcos government’s plans to head the UN Commission on the Status of Women and to become a member of the powerful UN Security Council may pressure it to address its "grave and deep-seated human rights problems.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Karapatan to President Marcos: Cease deceptive practices

Rights group Karapatan yesterday urged the Marcos administration to cease deceptive practices regarding the human rights situation in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Xinhua Commentary: Exploiting China s goodwill and tolerance leads to nowhere

© Provided by Xinhua If the Philippines abuses China's goodwill and infringes upon China's territorial sovereignty and jurisdiction, China will defend its rights and take coun.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated News3 hr. 28 min. ago

Pinoys back ‘dual approach’ in West Philippine Sea

Filipinos continue to support a dual approach of diplomacy and military action in asserting the country’s territorial rights in the West Philippine Sea, according to a survey conducted by the OCTA Research group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Marcos urges Pinoys: Rise vs modern-day oppressors

President Marcos yesterday challenged Filipinos, especially the youth, to uphold Lapu-Lapu’s patriotism and rise against modern-day oppressors......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

DAR vows to give gov t land to Ati members

“We treat people with compassion, but we must uphold the law relative to the issue of Ati in Boracay,” DAR’s press release read, quoting Estrella......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Go to DOH: Ensure accessible medical aid

Sen. Bong Go is urging the Department of Health to uphold accessibility of medical aid for indigent patients amid the agency’s increased budget this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Government lawyers told to uphold competition principles

The Philippine Competition Commission emphasized the importance of upholding competition principles in the practice of law among government counsels as it recently conducted an orientation for government lawyers on the revised lawyer’s code of conduct......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Transparency, accountability pivotal in Cha-cha talks, senator assures

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has underscored the unwavering commitment of the Senate to uphold its word, while placing paramount importance on the principles of transparency and accountability in the ongoing discussions surrounding the amendment of the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Super rights body

The creation of a so-called “super body” to enhance the human rights situation in the country has been greeted with skepticism by rights advocates, who think it will simply gloss over continuing violations under the current administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024