The Philippines solidified its stance in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following President Ferdinand Marcos’ visit to the Czech Republic. This comes after Czech Republic President Petr Pavel expressed support for the Philippines amidst ongoing issues in the West Philippine Sea. During their bilateral meeting, Pavel emphasized the importance of upholding the rules-based order and…
In a notable development, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has documented a significant increase in the presence of Filipino fishermen at Bajo de Masinloc Shoal. This positive shift comes on the heels of BFAR’s recent strategic deployment, ensuring the delivery of essential food and oil supplies to support the local fishing community….
The National Security Council (NSC) assured that the Philippines will never give up its “sovereign rights” in the West Philippine Sea, particularly in the Ayungin Shoal. This was emphasized by the National Security Council Spokesperson Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya. In an interview, Malaya said that the government has no idea regarding China’s claim that…
The Philippines marked 7 years since its legal victory against China before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in a territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo described the country’s move to bring China to court as “the path of principle, the rule of law and the…