Tag: Sovereignty

  • Philippines Forced to Defend Sovereignty Against Chinese Aggression, Says Defense Secretary

    In a recent interview with the Hoover Institution’s ‘Battlegrounds’, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed that the Philippines is compelled to defend itself due to China’s illegal actions in its waters. Teodoro highlighted that China’s aggressive moves in the West Philippine Sea, part of the South China Sea, are tantamount to forcibly stealing the…

  • Philippines Forced to Defend Itself Against China’s Illegal Maritime Actions, Says Defense Secretary

    In a recent interview with Hoover Institution’s ‘Battlegrounds’, Philippine National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed that China’s unlawful actions in the country’s waters are pushing the Philippines to take defensive measures and stand up for its rights. Teodoro highlighted that China’s aggressive tactics in the West Philippine Sea, including the use of maritime forces…

  • Romualdez Applauds U.S. Pledge of Unwavering Support to the Philippines

    House Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed his appreciation for the firm commitment from the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who assured that the Trump administration would maintain its steadfast support for the Philippines. This assurance was conveyed during Rubio’s initial conversation with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo, highlighting the robust nature of the…

  • Romualdez Applauds U.S. Vow of Unwavering Support for the Philippines

    House Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed his approval of the firm commitment from the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who assured that the Trump administration would maintain its steadfast support for the Philippines. This assurance was conveyed during Rubio’s initial conversation with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo, highlighting the robust nature of the…

  • Philippine Speaker Reinforces Commitment to Sovereignty at World Economic Forum

    At the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez firmly reiterated the Philippines’ dedication to its territorial integrity. During a panel discussion titled ‘Navigating Asia’s Hotspots,’ Romualdez emphasized President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s resolute stance on protecting Philippine sovereignty, stating that not a single inch of territory would be relinquished. Joined…

  • Philippine Coast Guard Monitors ‘Monster Ship’ Off Zambales Coast

    The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has reported that the China Coast Guard vessel 5901, known as the ‘monster ship’ due to its massive size, continues to linger off the coast of Zambales. Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, stated that the BRP Gabriela Silang is closely watching the movements of…

  • Philippine Official Skeptical of China’s Marine Research Requests Amid Tensions

    Amid escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, a high-ranking official from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed skepticism about approving China’s requests for marine scientific research (MSR) within Philippine waters. This statement came during a Senate inquiry into a recently recovered submersible drone near Masbate, suspected to be of Chinese origin. DFA Undersecretary…

  • Philippine Official Skeptical of China’s Marine Research Request Amid Tensions

    Amid escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, a high-ranking official from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed skepticism about approving China’s potential request to conduct marine scientific research (MSR) within Philippine waters. This statement came during a Senate inquiry into a recently recovered submersible drone near Masbate, suspected to be of Chinese origin.…

  • Philippines Condemns Chinese Maritime Incursions as Violations of Sovereignty

    The National Maritime Council (NMC) of the Philippines has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing illegal activities by Chinese maritime and militia forces within the country’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The NMC highlighted that these actions by China blatantly contravene the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and international maritime laws, including the…

  • Philippine Coast Guard Stays Alert as Chinese ‘Monster Ship’ Lingers in EEZ

    The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is maintaining a vigilant stance as it monitors the ongoing presence of a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel, known as the ‘monster ship’ due to its large size, within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The CCG ship, identified as CCG-5901, has been operating approximately 60-70 nautical miles off the…