Robert Ace Barbers, the representative of Surigao del Norte’s 2nd District, was alarmed by the report’s findings, given the simmering tensions in the South China Sea. “Of course, we want …
“Which among the [claimant] countries in the South China Sea is involved in the wanton destruction of the marine environment? It’s only China. Who else can we blame? Only China,” …
The Philippines and China have been locked in a months-long war of words and coastguard skirmishes over territory in the South China Sea, with the Second Thomas Shoal, where an …
Carlos is on an indefinite leave of absence from service, the military confirmed on Tuesday. Vice-Admiral Alberto Carlos, head of the Philippine military’s Western Command. Carlos is on an indefinite …
West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesman for the Philippine Coast Guard, was more direct, saying China should be held responsible for the damage to the coral reefs and other …
Philippine defence chief Gilberto Teodoro Jnr on Wednesday said the audio recording had violated the country’s Anti-Wire Tapping Law. Under the law, violators face imprisonment for up to six years …
The Philippines said geopolitical tensions with Beijing have not affected the Southeast Asian nation’s economy and the government is still willing to work with Chinese investors. “There doesn’t seem to …
Manila is also negotiating a reciprocal-access agreement with Japan and has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canada on enhanced defence cooperation. Analysts say it’s crucial for the Philippines to …
The Second Thomas Shoal falls within Beijing’s 10-dash line, which encloses its maritime claims in the South China Sea, while the Philippines claims the shoal since it lies within its …
“This is quite a distance and we are only firing within our maritime zones and our territory,” he added. On April 22, more than 16,000 troops from the US and …