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Lacson praises defense chief over viral WPS remarks
30+ min ago (354+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Sunday floated the idea of a “President Gilbert Teodoro” as he praised the defense secretary’s sharp rebuttal of China’s claims over the West Philippine Sea at a recent security forum in South Korea. Lacson…...
Lacson praises Defense chief, floats idea of ‘President Gilbert Teodoro’
18+ hour ago (276+ words) MANILA, Philippines —Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday floated the idea of a “President Gilbert Teodoro” as he commended the Defense secretary for denouncing China’s latest assertion over the West Philippine Sea during an international forum. Lacson noted the praise Teodoro…...
Think tank slams Chinese tabloid over Batanes claim
1+ week, 52+ min ago (605+ words) MANILA, Philippines — The “repeated resurrection” of China’s false claims over Batanes is a “clear attempt to manufacture ambiguity” about the Philippines’ sovereignty over its northernmost province, think tank Stratbase Institute said on Sunday. In a statement, Stratbase Institute president Victor…...
Stratbase urges PH to reject China paper’s claim Batanes part of Taiwan
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (334+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Think tank Stratbase Institute urged the Philippine government to respond to a new claim that Batanes was “legally part” of Taiwan, warning against narratives that undermine the country’s territorial integrity. This came after Chinese newspaper Global Times published…...
Chinese embassy slams Tarriela over Panatag ship
1+ week, 1+ day ago (232+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela and Chinese Embassy deputy spokesperson Guo Wei traded barbs over a Chinese survey vessel operating around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, which Beijing insisted was conducting lawful research in its waters. On Friday Tarriela, Philippine Coast…...
Teodoro: Pro-China PH execs may be receiving ‘support’
2+ week, 4+ day ago (325+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Some elected officials may be receiving support from China to spread propaganda undermining the country’s claims in the contested South China Sea, Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. said on Tuesday. Authorities have reason to suspect that certain…...
No China warships monitored in West Philippine Sea from Aug. 18-24
2+ week, 5+ day ago (515+ words) MANILA, Philippines — No Chinese navy warships were monitored in four key areas of the West Philippine Sea from Aug. 18 to 24, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The AFP spotted 16 Chinese vessels in the four areas during the…...
Some PH politicians may be helping amplify China’s WPS ops – Teodoro
2+ week, 5+ day ago (283+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Some Filipino politicians may have received support from China to amplify its operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said on Tuesday. During a House committee on appropriations hearing on the proposed budget of…...
West PH Sea: NSC urged to step up efforts vs. Chinese propaganda
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (684+ words) MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and other relevant government agencies were urged to strengthen efforts to combat Chinese propaganda that spreads misinformation online regarding the West Philippine Sea (WPS). House impeachment adviser and prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace…...
PH hopeful SCS Code of Conduct issues may be resolved soon
3+ week, 3+ day ago (303+ words) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has urged parties negotiating a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (SCS) to maintain the pace of their talks and push ahead with discussions on remaining sensitive issues, expressing optimism that negotiations could conclude…...