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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

We, the sovereign Filipino people

Approved by the 1986 Constitutional Commission, the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines was presented to former president Corazon C. Aquino and ratified on Feb. 2, 1987 by a plebiscite and proclaimed on Feb. 11, 1987......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Marcos: PH avoiding conflict amid China’s rising threats

President Marcos said on Wednesday that the Philippines will strive to avoid provoking China while addressing its increasing threat in the South China Sea. However, Manila intends to assert its sovereign rights more assertively in the disputed waters. Marcos emphasized the importance of maintaining a delicate balance between defending maritime rights and preventing conflict in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

DOF: GFIs can seek extended relief after Maharlika infusion

Government financial institutions Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines will likely seek an extension of its regulatory relief following contributions to the country’s sovereign wealth fund......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Recto pitches Maharlika fund to Australians

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto encouraged Australian businesses to invest in the country’s first sovereign wealth fund, noting that the Philippines has pro-business policies in place......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

53 Mindanaoan lawmakers reject Duterte’s calls for Mindanao secession 

Fifty-three House lawmakers from Mindanao signed a manifesto on Wednesday that expressed opposition to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to secede Mindanao, saying that the challenges that have beset the region can be solved through a “united and sovereign Philippines.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 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

MIC wants to join global network of SWF

State-run Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) is applying to be a member of the global network of sovereign wealth funds (SWF) in a bid to boost transparency and good governance......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Marcos- No water cannons vs China - The Manila Times

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ruled out installing water cannons on Philippine ships sailing through the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and said the country would not respond in kind to recent Chinese attacks on its vessels. "What we are doing is defending our sovereign rights and our sovereignty in the WPS and we have no intention of attacking anyone with water cannons or any such offensive (equipment.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Whole-of-nation for WPS

On the initiative of Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, local government units facing the South China Sea will be tapped as areas pivotal to the whole-of-nation protection of our country’s sovereign rights in and around our own West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Chinese espionage and neo-colonization

If you think China’s illegal incursions on sovereign exclusive economic zones happens only in the Philippines, then you are wrong......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Recognition

It’s good to see countries with shared values going beyond words in recognizing the Philippines’ sovereign rights and maritime entitlements in the South China Sea, based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea or UNCLOS......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Recognition Actions speak louder than words.

It’s good to see countries with shared values going beyond words in recognizing the Philippines’ sovereign rights and maritime entitlements in the South China Sea, based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea or UNCLOS......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

China claims sovereignty over Pagasa Island; accuses PH of encroachment

MANILA, Philippines — China asserted its sovereign rights over Pagasa Island on Thursday, accusing the Philippines, in return, of “illegally occupying” the area. “This is our waters. I have no other [information] for you,” Chinese embassy told INQUIRER.net in a Viber message when it was asked about the reported presence of its vessels near Philippine-governed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Secret deal

Finally breaking his silence on a raging controversy, Rodrigo Duterte discussed reports that during his presidency, he had entered into a gentleman’s agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping that compromised Philippine sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

‘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

Political noises that hurt peace

Being sworn to uphold the 1987 Constitution when he became the highest elected official of the land, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) reiterated his commitment to never to allow dismemberment of Mindanao from the rest of the Philippines, nor diminish even a square inch of the country’s territory. During his Constitution Day speech last Thursday, PBBM vowed “to defend it against any and all threats, external and internal” even up to his dying breath......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

UN chief calls blocked aid for Gaza a moral outrage

A majority of Gaza's 2.3 million residents are sheltering around Rafah. Though conditions are worse in the north of the strip, the plight of civilians across the territory has deteriorated sharply as the conflict has ground on......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024