Tag: International Law
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House Leader Rebukes China’s Claims Over Palawan
The head of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs has openly denounced China’s unfounded claims to control over Palawan, which have been propagated via Chinese social media videos. In a statement on March 4, Rep. Rachel Arenas of Pangasinan’s 3rd district staunchly defended the Philippines’ full sovereignty over the island province, asserting it as an…
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French Aircraft Carrier’s Historic Visit to Philippines Signals Deepening Military Ties
In a landmark event, the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle docked at Subic Bay, marking a significant step towards enhanced military collaboration between France and the Philippines. The visit, part of Operation CLEMENCEAU 25, underscores France’s commitment to regional stability and international law amidst growing tensions in strategic maritime zones. French Ambassador Marie…
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U.S. Slams China’s ‘Reckless’ Aerial Stunts Near Philippines, Vows Unwavering Support
In a bold statement from Manila, the U.S. Department of State has fiercely criticized China’s recent aerial antics, labeling them as ‘reckless’ and a direct ‘threat’ to safe navigation and overflight in the contentious South China Sea. The incident involved a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy helicopter, bearing the tail number 68, which engaged in…
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Philippine Navy Affirms Legal Compliance in West Philippine Sea Operations
In the face of China’s aggressive maneuvers in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Navy has vowed to adhere strictly to both domestic and international laws in all its operations. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, the spokesperson for the Philippine Navy in the West Philippine Sea, emphasized this commitment following a recent incident involving a…
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Philippines and China Clash Over South China Sea at Munich Security Conference
At the 61st Munich Security Conference in Germany, a heated debate unfolded between Philippine and Chinese officials regarding their territorial claims in the South China Sea. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo firmly stated that his country is committed to upholding the rules-based international order and the rule of law, specifically the United Nations Convention…
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Philippines, US, and Canada Engage in 7th Joint Maritime Exercise in West Philippine Sea
The Armed Forces of the Philippines, led by General Romeo Brawner Jr., announced the commencement of the 7th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) involving naval and air units from the Philippines, the United States, and Canada. This exercise, taking place within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea, underscores a unified commitment…
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Philippines Stands Firm in West Philippine Sea Amid Foreign Threats
The National Maritime Council (NMC) has thrown its full weight behind President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s unwavering commitment to safeguard the Philippines’ sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The council emphasized the nation’s steadfast opposition to any foreign incursions and its dedication to defending its territory in line with international law. This support comes…
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Philippines Aims to Finalize Military Agreement with New Zealand by 2025
The Philippines is actively working towards finalizing a visiting forces agreement with New Zealand by the end of 2025, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. This statement was made during the Waitangi Day Reception held in Makati City, where Teodoro expressed optimism about concluding the negotiations within the first half of the year. The…
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BRP Jose Rizal Monitors Chinese Naval Activity Near Bajo de Masinloc
In a vigilant operation off Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Navy’s guided-missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) has been closely monitoring three Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships. The observation took place on Monday, February 3, 2025, as part of a routine maritime and sovereignty patrol conducted by the…
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