China sends 27 ships to the West Philippine Sea
China has sent at least 27 ships to the West Philippine Sea (WPS), which is a “major maritime militia rotation,” according to a maritime security expert. The 27 ships were …
China has sent at least 27 ships to the West Philippine Sea (WPS), which is a “major maritime militia rotation,” according to a maritime security expert. The 27 ships were …
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte reiterated her support for the use of confidential funds by her offices, asserting that those who oppose the allocation of such funds are …
The Chinese Coast Guard’s water cannon hit the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship that was going to Ayungin Shoal to deliver supplies to the BRP Sierra Madre, this Saturday. According …
The Philippines’ military leader said Thursday that Beijing has discussed prospective war drills with Manila, as tensions over territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea remained high. Gen. Romeo Brawner, …
Tropical Depression Dodong maintains its strength as it moves north-northwestward over the northwestern Cagayan area. The center of Tropical Depression DODONG was estimated based on all available data in the …
During a recent air patrol, the Philippine military reported seeing around 50 Chinese warships near Iroquois Reef and Sabina Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The Western Command (Wescom) …
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) stated on Saturday that if Chinese invasions had not occurred, Filipino fishermen may have harvested more fish in the West Philippine Sea. …
The Philippines urged China to respect its legal rights for maritime patrols following a close call with a Chinese coast guard ship in the West Philippine Sea. The Department of …
The Department of National Defense ordered the military to strengthen its presence in the West Philippine Sea, this after China’s alleged activities in the “unoccupied” features in the Spratly Islands …
China’s territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea, according to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., have hampered cooperative oil and gas exploration in the region’s vast resource base. According to …
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines argued that the West Philippine Sea is a “traditional fishing area” for Chinese fishermen. This was the embassy’s reaction to the objection submitted by …
On Thursday, the United States backed the Philippines in condemning Beijing’s unilateral seasonal fishing ban in the tumultuous South China Sea. The State Department cited a 2016 decision by a …
Diplomacy has prevented the Philippines from escalating its dispute with China over territory in the West Philippine Sea in the six years of the Duterte administration, according to a national …
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has summoned a senior official from the Chinese Embassy in Manila to express its displeasure with the Chinese Coast Guard’s “harassment” of a …
To fight Chinese “aggression” in the West Philippine Sea, Vice President and presidential candidate Leni Robredo said Tuesday that the government should provide bigger vessels and other livelihood support to …
Presidential candidate Manila Mayor Isko Moreno promised the modernization of the Philippine Navy and Coast Guard (PCG) to assert the country’s rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “It’s high …
A marine scientist from the University of the Philippines (UP) said China has also harassed Filipino scientists researching in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). China also established three research stations …
Some Filipino fishermen continue to fear the West Philippine Sea for their livelihood due to the uncertainty of their safety there, a group said Sunday. According to Pablo Rosales, president …
The national June 23–26, 2021 Social Weather Survey carried four questions sponsored by the Stratbase Albert Del Rosario (ADR) Institute and four questions initiated by Social Weather Stations (SWS) on …
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will runs tests on the water quality in the West Philippines Sea amid reports that Chinese ships were allegedly dumping human wastes …
Two lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the reports of Chinese ships dumping human wastes in the West Philippine Sea. “Is this Beijing’s disgusting toast to Duterte’s ‘piece of …
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday criticized the United States (US) over its recent statement defending the Philippines against any military attack in the West Philippines Sea. On the fifth …
According to a US-based expert, the dumping of human waste and other pollutants from Chinese ships anchored in the South China Sea and parts of the West Philippine Sea is …
The Department of Foreign Affairs has again filed a diplomatic protest against China over its fishing ban order covering the West Philippine Sea. “China’s annual fishing moratorium extends far beyond …
President Rodrigo Duterte insisted that the Philippines would not pull out its ships in the West Philippine Sea, adding the country would not engage in war with China. “Mga barko …
Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio is willing to have a debate with anyone as long as it’s about the West Philippine Sea. Carpio only regrets that President …