Teodoro urges national unity
‘I think your convergence efforts should match the rapidity with which we build our national convergence and resilience.’
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Cambodia begins UN process resolving neighbor maritime row
Cambodia has launched a UN-backed dispute resolution process against Thailand over long-contested maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand, where an estimated…
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DND shoots down sovereignty yarn
The Department of National Defense (Philippines) rejected China’s claim of “indisputable sovereignty” over Pag-asa and Lawak Islands, reaffirming that these…
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Put Marcos formula in play
Enough is enough. ASEAN and China have danced around a binding CoC for so long while Beijing’s gray-zone aggression escalates.
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Narrow path between power and principle
A joint venture cannot be entered into lightly. It must be structured not as a concession, but as a controlled and conditional engagement.
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Policy split risks oil, gas prospects
The 2016 award also ruled that Reed Bank is a submerged feature within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
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ASEAN: Uphold freedom of navigation
The statement came after Trump ordered the blockade following marathon US-Iran talks in Pakistan over the weekend that failed to produce a peace agreement.
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Law of the sea experts gather for WPS symposium
Law of the sea experts, academics and officials gather in Ortigas for a two-day national symposium on the West Philippine Sea, marking the 10th anniversary of…
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Global ambition vs domestic reality
Belligerent states tend to respond to power and direct national interest, not to appeals from capitals facing internal crises.
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Carpio accepts debate challenge, vows to correct Marcoleta on WPS
Retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio agrees to public debate with Senator Marcoleta to address claims on the West Philippine Sea.
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NMC blames China for WPS tensions
The National Maritime Council condemns China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea, calling for adherence to international law and protection of…
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China’s problematic narrative at WPS
If you have to ask why someone wasn’t in his backyard, perhaps you shouldn’t be there either. We are exactly where our waters are.
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Phl to receive share in $55-M U.S. maritime security aid
The US announced USD 55 million in new Indo-Pacific maritime security funding, with the Philippines among beneficiaries to bolster patrols, domain awareness,…
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Lotilla hails Senate ratification of UNCLOS
The DENR welcomes the Senate’s unanimous ratification of the UNCLOS BBNJ High Seas Treaty, citing stronger protection for marine biodiversity, equitable…
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West Philippine Sea conundrum
The government is on the right track by continuously publicizing the overt bullying of China.
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Marcos rips geopolitical excuses amid sea conflict
In a pointed speech in New Delhi, President Marcos Jr. criticized the global community’s silence on South China Sea tensions, urging renewed commitment to…
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2016 Arbitral Award 'lifeline' for Phl sovereignty — Gibo
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. called the 2016 Arbitral Award a “lifeline” for Philippine sovereignty, reaffirming the country’s commitment to the rule…
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