‘Sierra Madre’ falling apart; SolGen to handle WPS case
The BRP Sierra Madre, which was deliberately grounded on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in 1999 to serve as an outpost ...
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PH eyes new case vs. China
The Philippines is considering filing a new complaint against China before the United Nations-backed Permanent Court of Arbitration following reports ...
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Protecting our marine environment
Alarming, to say the least, that fishing banks in the West Philippine Sea will “collapse” and greatly impact the country’s ...
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Joint WPS patrols
The AFP is well within its mandate in asserting our sovereignty over our EEZ Don't expect big warships of the ...
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Japan, China trade barbs on WPS; PCG: Coral reef damage ‘extensive’
Japan on Monday raised concern over the extensive maritime damage in waters frequented by Chinese militia vessels in the West ...
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Uniting vs state-sponsored aggressive coercion
The Philippine’s and the Indo-Pacific region’s defense and security are increasingly at risk due to the aggressive actions driven by ...
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Villar seeks clear commitment to protect, preserve Philippine seas
Senator Cynthia Villar on Sunday called for all Filipinos to have a clear commitment to protect Philippine seas. Senator Sherwin ...
Read more‘Alarming’: Rozul Reef stripped of its corals
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Saturday reported massive coral harvesting in Rozul Reef in the West Philippine Sea ...
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Expert says local law not needed to boost WPS claims
A maritime expert told a Senate panel Friday there is no need for the Philippines to enact a maritime zone ...
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Changing threat scenario
The importance of jumping on alliances with like-minded countries has been properly articulated by Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. He ...
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