DFA: “The continuing presence of Chinese vessels around the Reef is a source of regional tension.” The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has summoned Huang Xilian, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, due to the unresolved issue of the influx of Chinese vessels at the Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea. According to a … Read more
The boat onboard the ABS-CBN news team was allegedly chased by Chinese ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). According to Chiara Zambrano’s report on Thursday, they went to the area due to reports that several hundred Chinese ships were scattered in the WPS. They also wanted to interview fishermen in the area. They were … Read more
Antonio Carpio told Filipinos to elect a President that will defend the country’s sovereign rights in West PH Sea Former Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said that Filipinos should elect a President in 2022 that would defend the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea. This, as Former Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Thursday made … Read more
A Palace official said Monday that the Philippines can seek military aid from Russia or China should it end its Visiting Forces Agreement with the US. According to Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, Duterte did say that the Philippines can go to Russia or China for military assistance “in battling these terrorists.” He added that it … Read more
