China’s actions in the Panatag Shoal, internationally known as Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc, have become a focal point in the ongoing territorial disputes within the South China Sea. These disputes are not new but have escalated in recent years, involving multiple nations claiming overlapping areas. The situation at Panatag Shoal is particularly delicate,…
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro has strongly criticized China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea, calling them “the biggest fiction and lie” that no Southeast Asian nation would accept. Teodoro’s remarks come amid heightened tensions in the region, as Chinese forces recently installed a floating barrier at Scarborough Shoal to prevent Filipino fishermen from…
Six alleged foreign spies were apprehended last week on Grande Island in Subic Bay, Zambales, Philippines. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) revealed on Wednesday that the suspects had been posing as fishermen transporting bait while covertly monitoring naval ship movements using advanced drone technology. The operation, conducted on March 19, led to the arrest…
One of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal representatives has refuted claims that Duterte sought asylum in China. This denial comes amidst reports suggesting the alleged application was rejected, compelling the former leader to return to the Philippines following his trip to Hong Kong. The controversy began when media outlets reported that Duterte had attempted…
The Chinese Coast Guard has reinstalled floating barriers at Panatag Shoal, also known as Scarborough Shoal, in the West Philippine Sea. This action reportedly aims to prevent Filipino fishermen from entering the area, as confirmed by Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on West Philippine Sea issues. The barriers were installed…
During a Senate hearing led by Senator Imee Marcos, Cabinet officials of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vehemently denied any involvement in aiding the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla firmly stated, “We did not assist the ICC. We never had contact with them,” emphasizing…
The Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a directive requiring both the prosecution and defense teams in the case of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to disclose their evidence by April. This move comes ahead of the confirmation of charges hearing, which is scheduled for September 23, 2025. In an…
In a bold declaration of sovereignty and international law, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro announced that the Philippines, alongside its security allies, is prepared to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense identification zone (ADIZ) or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea. This statement comes in the wake of…
In a project that has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions, Deng Yuanqing, a Chinese national, along with two Filipino drivers, Jojo Besa and Jayson Amado Fernandez, embarked on a 35-day journey across Luzon. Their mission? To map out 120 critical sites, including military camps, ports, and energy infrastructure, spanning at least 18 provinces. The journey…
