Philippines Strikes P23.85 Billion Deal for Acquisition of Five Japanese-Made Coast Guard Ships COAST GUARD SHIPS – The Philippines is set to buy five (5) Japanese-made coast guard ships in a P23.85 billion agreement. The Philippine government ought to bolster its assistance and defense of Filipino fishermen who face the consequences of territorial disputes. The … Read more
Sara Duterte’s Silence on China Poses No Concern Says Bongbong Marcos BONGBONG MARCOS – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Vice President Sara Duterte’s lack of commentary on China is not an issue. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed on Friday that he is not bothered by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte’s lack of … Read more
Ex-President Duterte slams President Bongbong Marcos over WPS “gentleman’s agreement” RODRIGO DUTERTE – The former president criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., alleging that he did not finish college. In a press conference on April 11, Duterte said that President Marcos should have contacted him regarding the alleged “gentleman’s agreement” in the West Philippine Sea. It … Read more
Some senators were seen wearing West PH Sea shirts during the Gilas Pilipinas vs. China game, and netizens, including actor Jake Ejercito, were disappointed WEST PH SEA – Actor Jake Ejercito and some netizens threw shade at senators who wore “West Philippine Sea” shirts at the Gilas Pilipinas vs. China game during the FIBA World … Read more
Pinoy netizens react to a post about artifacts allegedly found in the South China Sea, exclaiming, “It’s West Philippine Sea!” WEST PHILIPPINE SEA – Filipino netizens couldn’t help but react to a Facebook post about artifacts allegedly found in the South China Sea. On May 31, China Daily, a China state-controlled media, took to the … Read more
Amid tension with China in the West Philippine Sea, presidential aspirant Ping Lacson visits Pag-asa Island PING LACSON – The presidential aspirant visited Pag-asa Island, part of Spratlys archipelago, amid the tension with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Lacson lead the flag-raising on the said island on Saturday, November 20, to show sovereignty … Read more
President Duterte and former Senate President Enrile revived the issue of Trillanes’ role in China negotiations during the 2012 standoff. President Rodrigo Duterte and former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile revived the issue of former senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s role in China negotiations during the 2012 standoff. On Monday, Enrile questioned the role Trillanes had … Read more
President Duterte To China: “May barko ako d’yan. I am not ready to withdraw” After drawing flak over his remark that his 2016 campaign promise for fishermen in disputed seas was a “campaign joke”, President Rodrigo Duterte warned China that he wouldn’t withdraw Philippine ships from disputed waters, even if China killed him. Defense Secretary … Read more
President Duterte’s policy allowed Filipino fishermen to return to the West Philippine Sea. Malacañang on Thursday said that President Rodrigo Duterte’s policy allowed Filipino fishermen to return to the West Philippine Sea. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in his regular press briefing that fishermen would still be unable to go to Scarborough Shoal in the … Read more
Malacañang dared Antonio Carpio to file a legal case against President Duterte over the President’s “scrap of paper” remark. On Monday, Malacañang dared Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio to file a legal case against President Rodrigo Duterte over the President’s “scrap of paper” remark. In his regular press briefing on Monday, Presidential … Read more