China is the troublemaker, Teodoro tells Sara
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. refutes claims that the Philippines is causing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, asserting that China's actions are…
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WPS patrols
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on WPS patrols.
Fisherfolk alliance launched to counter WPS misinformation
BFAR launches the Alliance of Fisherfolk for Truthful Information and Narratives on the West Philippine Sea (ATIN WPS), empowering coastal communities to…
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Chinese embassy tells U.S. to back off after defending Phl amid latest WPS confrontation
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has told the United States to back off from the West Philippine Sea dispute, accusing Washington of sowing discord after it…
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PNP vows continued support for peaceful West Philippine Sea activities
The Philippine National Police vows continued support for peaceful, government-led activities in the West Philippine Sea, aligning with President Marcos Jr.’s…
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AFP-WPS spokesman: 2016 arbitral ruling remains Philippines' landmark legal victory
The 2016 arbitral ruling on the West Philippine Sea remains a landmark legal victory for the Philippines, affirming its maritime entitlements and invalidating…
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WPS mural finalists out
The 100 finalists of the WPS Mural Festival 2026 were unveiled at the National Library of the Philippines, showcasing artists’ interpretations of the West…
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Chinese research activities in WPS target minerals, AFP says
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has branded Chinese marine research in the West Philippine Sea as illegal, warning Beijing may be targeting vital mineral…
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AFP confirms floating structure in Bajo de Masinloc
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has confirmed a 6x6-meter floating structure with antenna at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) after aerial…
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AFP validating reported structure at Bajo de Masinloc
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is validating reports of a possible structure or equipment at Bajo de Masinloc, with the National Task Force for the West…
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AFP monitored 82 Chinese Navy, Coast Guard ships in WPS in May
The Armed Forces of the Philippines tracked 82 Chinese Navy and Coast Guard ships among 21,751 vessels monitored in the West Philippine Sea in May 2026,…
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AFP dismisses China’s WPS patrol claims as ‘propaganda narrative’
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has rejected China’s claims of coordinated patrols and military drills in the West Philippine Sea as a propaganda…
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AFP, US hold maritime drills near Bajo de Masinloc; China steps up patrols
The Philippines and US have completed five days of joint maritime drills near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea, boosting defense coordination and…
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Trinidad: WPS stand, 2028 ‘litmus test’
A Philippine security official urged voters to scrutinize 2028 election candidates based on their stance on the West Philippine Sea dispute, stressing that…
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China’s criticism over WPS strengthens AFP
China’s strong rhetoric over the West Philippine Sea is bolstering the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ resolve, accelerating its shift to external defense…
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AFP shrugs off China’s ‘playing with fire’ jab, presses on with Balikatan
The Armed Forces of the Philippines rejects China’s ‘playing with fire’ warning as it pushes ahead with the largest-ever Balikatan drills with the U.S. and…
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AFP hits back at China’s ‘cyanide stunt’ claim, cites lab evidence, sailors’ accounts
The Armed Forces of the Philippines refutes China’s ‘cyanide stunt’ claim over Ayungin Shoal, citing NBI lab tests, seized bottles from Chinese boats, and…
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