SUMMARY MANILA, Philippines – As the China Coast Guard began implementing its “trespass” rules in the South China Sea on Saturday, June 15, Group of Seven (G7) leaders expressed their opposition to China’s “dangerous” actions against Philippine vessels in the area. “We remain seriously concerned about the situation in the East and South China Seas […]
SUMMARY MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has filed before the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) a claim over an extended continental shelf (ECS) in the West Philippine Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday, June 15. “The Philippines today, through the Philippine Mission to the United […]
MANILA, Philippines – Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) harassing Filipino fisherfolk and vessels have unfortunately become so common that it’s not anymore surprising when media organizations report such incidents. Each incident – whether it’s the use of water cannons or blockades – adds to the growing list of intimidation and harassment tactics, a mark of intensifying tension between […]
SUMMARY MANILA, Philippines – From patriotic posts to memes and history fan fiction, Filipinos across different social media platforms shared how they celebrated the 126th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Among them are artists, who shared their creative takes commemorating the historic day. Most of the art inspired […]
SUMMARY MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel aboard the BRP Teresa Magbanua on Wednesday, June 12, celebrated the country’s 126th Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony while out at sea. The BRP Teresa Magbanua, one of the PCG’s two largest vessels, has been deployed to Sabina Shoal or Escoda Shoal in the West […]
MANILA, Philippines – Over 15 days, the Balangay Florentino Das traveled from Butuan City, then to Palawan, then to Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea, before finally arriving in Manila on Tuesday, June 11. It’s quite a journey for a replica of the ancient vessel, once used by our Filipino ancestors to sail the […]
SUMMARY MANILA, Philippines – On the 126th commemoration of Philippine independence, some members of the Senate rallied Filipinos to unite against threats to the national interest, especially attempts to undermine Philippine sovereignty. Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros urged unity among Filipinos to protect the national interest amid the continued aggression of China in the West […]
SUMMARY MANILA, Philippines – Filipino scientists led by Jonathan Anticamara and Fernando Siringan found extensive coral damage in Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, during a two-day marine scientific research early June. Anticamara, a scientist at the Institute of Biology of the University of the Philippines, said the extent of coral damage in Escoda […]
SUMMARY MANILA, Philippines – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the country should be prepared for any eventuality because of more pronounced external threats driven by heightened tension in the Indo-Pacific. The Philippines’ proximity to Taiwan puts it in China’s area of interest, Marcos said in a speech to troops at a military camp in […]
SUMMARY MANILA, Philippines – A March 2024 survey by OCTA Research painted a bleak picture of Philippines-China relations, at least in the realm of public perception. The survey, held in mid-March 2024, showed that 91% of adult Filipinos “distrust” China. Surveys are a snapshot of a moment in time – in this case, the immediate aftermath […]