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Akbayan to Sara: You don’t have to be president to speak vs China
MANILA, Philippines — Party-list group Akbayan said on Thursday that Vice President Sara Duterte does not have to be a president of the country for her to call out China’s intrusive actions over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Empathy and a moral backbone is just what it takes to stand up with fisherfolk and frontline.....»»
FACT CHECK | Constitutionality, not ‘noble intentions’, basis for allowing joint ventures in West Philippine Sea – Supreme Court
In her column published on manilatimes.net on Dec. 23, 2023, Anna Malindog-Uy proposed, among others, possible joint ventures in the utilization of the resources in the South China Sea to pave the way for a non-confrontational resolution of maritime and territorial claims involving the Philippines and China. The article consistently used the term South China […].....»»
Philippines announces decisive measures amid tensions with China
Manila [Philippines], March 28 (ANI): Amid the escalating tensions in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr has announced decisive measures to protect his country's sovereignty and maritime rights while ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Marcos, known as Bongbong, said that the measures, aimed at addressing what he said is the "open, unabating, and illegal" actions by China's Coast.....»»
Roque: Xi, Duterte agreed to keep West Philippines Sea status quo
The Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China to keep the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, a former Cabinet official said yesterday, as fresh tensions surround the WPS due to recent incursions by Beijing that targeted a Filipino resupply mission and a research team......»»
‘Government not giving up West Philippine Sea claims’
The Marcos administration is on the right track in its consistent lodging of official protests against China’s incursions and harassment in the West Philippine Sea, as the protests prove to the world the country’s determination to defend its sovereignty, House Deputy Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales II said yesterday......»»
PCG reports ongoing dangerous maneuvers from Chinese vessels in West Philippine Sea
The Philippine Coast Guard is sounding the alarm as Chinese vessels continue in engaging in dangerous maneuvers in the West Philippine Sea, despite the presence of PCG and Philippine maritime assets......»»
Resolution condemning China sea aggression filed at Senate
With Chinese aggression at sea intensifying, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s outrage and condemning the continued “illegal and dangerous actions” of the China Coast Guard and maritime militia in Philippine waters......»»
Vietnam, Philippines agree to prevent incidents in South China Sea
HANOI, Vietnam: During a state visit to Hanoi by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., this week, Vietnam and the Philippines agreed to prevent untoward incidents in the South China Sea and enhance the cooperation between their coastguards. The two memorandums of understanding (MoU) on security signed by the two Southeast Asian countries, which have competing claims over parts of the South China Sea, cover "incident p.....»»
Vietnam, Philippines agree to enhance South China Sea security
HANOI, Vietnam: During a state visit to Hanoi by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., this week, Vietnam and the Philippines agreed to prevent untoward incidents in the South China Sea and enhance the cooperation between their coastguards. The two memorandums of understanding (MoU) on security signed by the two Southeast Asian countries, which have competing claims over parts of the South China Sea, cover "incident p.....»»
Navy confirms increased cyberattacks in West Philippine Sea
The Armed Forces of the Philippines yesterday confirmed an increase in cyberattacks on the country’s military ships in the past three to four years in the West Philippine Sea, but assured the public that such efforts to disrupt communications and jam signals in Philippine territorial waters are not a cause for alarm......»»
West Philippine Sea: Guard PH shoal, fishers with frequent patrols
The Philippines will take “decisive action” in securing one of its traditional fishing grounds amid growing Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea by establishing a constant presence at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal through rotational patrols of that area by government ships starting this month. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Friday said vessels from the Philippine Coast.....»»
79 percent want Philippines to work with US amid West Philippine Sea tension
Eight in 10 Filipinos want the Philippine government to work with the United States amid the continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia showed......»»
Groups assail police checkpoints, surveillance in Southern Tagalog a day before EDSA uprising protest
“This is a clear violation of human rights, especially since the police clearly stated that their actions were for the upcoming anniversary of the EDSA uprising anniversary. Their posturing value of ‘public safety’ is a direct attack on the right to express calls against moves to amend the Constitution, which is the theme of the EDSA anniversary mobilization,” said BAYAN Southern Tagalog. The post Groups assail police checkpoints, surveillance in Southern Tagalog a day before EDSA uprising protest appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Health workers to mount ‘Black Hearts Day’ protest
Health care workers will hold a nationwide protest on Valentine’s Day, dubbed the “Black Hearts Day Protest,” to demand a salary increase and the release of their overdue benefits and allowances......»»
French Farmers Protest Unfair Competition in EU Free-Trade Agreements
French Farmers Protest Against Unfair Trade Agreements Imposed by EU French farming unions have taken to the streets to protest against free-trade agreements imposed by.....»»
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......»»
FOCAP condemns Chinese embassy’s claims on ‘manipulated’ West Philippine Sea videos
The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines strongly rejected and condemned yesterday China’s “false and baseless” claims that journalists manipulate videosthey recorded in the South China Sea to present the Philippines as a victim......»»
China says Philippines ignored South China Sea proposal as tensions rise - BBC.com
China says Philippines ignored South China Sea proposal as tensions rise BBC.com.....»»
DFA summons Chinese envoy over latest sea confrontation
The DFA said in a statement that the agency summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy to protest “aggressive actions” by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia against a civilian boat supplying troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. .....»»
More PCG, BFAR vessels to be deployed in West Philippine Sea
Manila has ordered increased deployment of Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessels in Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, aimed mainly at protecting the country’s interests and fishermen in the area......»»