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Senate President Chiz Escudero expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, particularly in Ayungin Shoal, and called for a comprehensive briefing from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to address the intensifying conflict. “The escalation of tensions in the West Philippine Sea is alarming, and the Senate will be seeking […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero has expressed optimism that the West Philippine Sea disputes will be resolved peacefully, owing to the long history of cooperation and cultural exchange between the Philippines and China. “Ang pananaw at tingin ko sa hindi pagkakaunawaan at hidwaan sa pagitan ng China at Pilipinas ay isang tuldok lamang sa mahabang kasaysayan […]
“Hindi tayo dapat maging dayuhan sa sarili nating bayan.” This is what AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee stressed amid the unilateral four-month fishing ban imposed by China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) saying that Filipino fisherfolk have the rights and freedom to fish in the area. The solon from Bicol urged the government […]
“With the rising tension between China and the Philippines, the government must take positive preemptive action to ensure that we protect our citizens from manipulation and misinformation campaigns using social media––from any foreign adversary country.” This was the rationale given by Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante for filing House Bill Number (HB) 10489, a […]
The Philippines and China should work to ease heightening tensions over a maritime dispute, House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan said. “Both countries should exhaust all diplomatic avenues to de-escalate the situation,” Libanan stressed. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had earlier said that the Philippines “will not surrender its sovereign rights” amid China’s intimidation. “Filipinos […]
In line with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s issuance of Executive Order No. 57 bolstering the Philippine maritime security, and amid China’s recurring aggressions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee called for the urgent passage of a measure to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity and improve the lives […]
Are tourists from mainland China finally starting to return to the Philippines in droves? Is China set to reclaim its spot as the second-biggest supplier of foreign visitors to the Philippines, after South Korea? Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the House committee on tourism, believes so. “The surge in Chinese tourist arrivals […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros said the Executive should fast track the filing of a resolution to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that calls on China to stop the rampant harassment of Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea. Hontiveros’ statement comes after four Philippine Navy personnel were injured due to China Coast Guard’s firing of water […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo slammed moves to import modern jeepney units from China to replace the old passenger jeepneys in the country as part of the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) modernization program. According to Tulfo, this project reeks of corruption considering that a local jeepney manufacturing industry can produce a quality modern jeep at a lower […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua underscored the role of local governments in integrating the Philippines into the global economic and political landscape. “As local governments assume their roles in the fulfillment of Philippine commitments to economic and trade agreements in various international and regional groupings, we […]