DAVAO CITY (April 21) — The National Maritime Council (NMC) has welcomed Google Maps’ recent inclusion of the label “West Philippine Sea,” describing it as a positive step toward international recognition of the Philippines’ maritime rights. In a statement issued Friday, the NMC said the move reflects “growing acceptance that the waters of the West Philippine Sea are within … [Read more...] about National Maritime Council welcomes inclusion of ‘West Philippine Sea’ label on Google maps
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Pilipinas padayong nagpalig-on sa iyang depensa: Año
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO, Pilipinas--- Determinado ang Piipinas nga padayon kining magpalig-on sa iyang depensa militar taliwala sa padayong tensyon sa West Philippines Sea (WPS), sumala ni National Security Adviser Eduardo Año. Niadtong Biernes, namahayag ni Año nga determindao ang nasud palig-onon ang depensa niini aron makaharong sa tanang hulga sa soberenhiya. Patas-on pa … [Read more...] about Pilipinas padayong nagpalig-on sa iyang depensa: Año
Marcos Jr. awards Order of Lapu-Lapu to injured Navy Sailor in WPS incident
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. awarded the Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank Kampilan to Seaman First Class Underwater Operator Jeffrey Facundo of the Philippine Navy on Sunday. Seaman Facundo was injured during an incident involving the China Coast Guard (CCG) near Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on June 17. Accompanied by Defense Secretary … [Read more...] about Marcos Jr. awards Order of Lapu-Lapu to injured Navy Sailor in WPS incident
West Philippine Sea is Lifeblood of Every Filipino — Marcos
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated before the 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue that he will not give up a single inch of the nation’s sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), emphasizing its critical importance to the Filipino people. “The life-giving waters of the West Philippine Sea flow in … [Read more...] about West Philippine Sea is Lifeblood of Every Filipino — Marcos
DFA to probe alleged illegal activities by diplomatic execs
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it would look into reports of illegal and unlawful activities by diplomats. In a statement, the DFA said while foreign diplomats accredited to the Philippines are accorded the necessary liberties to conduct their duties, they are “expected to conduct their diplomatic activities with the highest standards … [Read more...] about DFA to probe alleged illegal activities by diplomatic execs
