Hope Duterte’s listening: China’s incursion in West PH Sea is ‘ most…
The maritime row in the West Philippine Sea remains the most critical security challenge for the country, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said.
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‘Di bibitawan! Lorenzana: AFP to continue patrolling West PH Sea
The country will continue patrolling the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Thursday.
Joma Sison’s accusation vs Duterte ‘pathetic’ – Palace
Malacanang has deplored a recent statement by Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria "Joma" Sison that "traitor" and "dopehead" President Rodrigo Duterte has given up the country's sovereign rights over resources under…
Palace contradicts Duterte: West PH Sea not behind Carpio snub for CJ
Malacanang insisted on Thursday that the issue of the West Philippine Sea had nothing to do with President Rodrigo Duterte's decision not to pick Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio for the Chief Justice post.
De Lima believes Duterte has interest in Dennis Uy’s Pacman-like expansion: So why isn’t…
Detained Senator Leila de Lima smells something fishy on how Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy has amassed nearly a billion dollars in business enterprises in just the first two years of President Rodrigo Duterte and she is adamant that…
Ayaw kay Carpio? Palace: Duterte won’t ‘necessarily’ consider seniority in choosing Chief Justice
Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio is not a shoo-in for the position of Chief Justice.
Palace sees no treason in Philippine-China oil, gas deal
There is no legal basis to support Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding chairman Jose Maria Sison's claim that the proposed joint exploration between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is treasonous,…
Matapang daw pero suko agad sa China! Robredo questions Duterte’s defeatist attitude
Ganoon na lang? Suko na agad?
SWS puzzled why Malacanang surprised by Pinoys’ animosity to China
Social Weather Stations (SWS) is not apologizing for what Malacanang called as ill-timed release of an adverse survey on China.
Sison accuses Duterte of committing treason over PH-China oil deal
The signed memorandum of understanding on cooperation on oil and gas development between the Philippines and China is a "clear act of treason," according to New People's Army and communist party founder Jose Maria Sison.
We might offend China! Lorenzana: Duterte didn’t want to ‘overly’ celebrate…
President Rodrigo Duterte cautioned Cabinet members against "overly celebrating" the Philippines' victory against China in an international arbitral court for fear of offending Beijing, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Friday…
Kiko to DFA: Don’t be meek as a lamb with China
Senator Francis Pangilinan said the Philippine government should take a stronger position against China following reports that members of the Chinese Coast Guard stopped a GMA TV crew from conducting an interview in Scarborough Shoal.
‘Di binraso ni Duterte! Locsin: ‘Forces’ in gov’t behind oil deal with China
It was not President Rodrigo Duterte who pushed for the signing of a memorandum of understanding with China on the joint oil exploration in the West Philippine Sea, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro "Teddyboy" Locsin Jr. said Thursday…
Clock is ticking: PH, China wants cooperation pact on joint oil exploration within 1 year- Locsin
The Philippine and Chinese governments seek to come up with a cooperation arrangement on the oil and gas exploration deal in the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea within 12 months, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said…
Just say yes: Locsin wants China’s nod for release of details about PH-China oil deal
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro "Teddyboy" Locsin Jr. will seek the Chinese government's permission first before disclosing the full contents of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the Philippines and China for the joint oil…
May galit! Trillanes: Voiding of amnesty a form of revenge
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV told the Supreme Court (SC) the voiding of his amnesty is meant as a retaliation for being a vocal critic of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte and for initiating a probe against Solicitor General…
Ping to PH-China joint exploration critics: Wait until the MOU is presented to the public
Sen. Panfilo Lacson branded as premature on Thursday allegations that the Philippine government under President Rodrigo Duterte had sold out to China, via a joint exploration for oil and gas.
‘Wag magpalamang: Poe pushes for transparency in deals with China
Senator Grace Poe supports public clamor for "transparency" in the joint oil exploration deal between Manila and Beijing since such agreement might involve sovereignty issues.
Constitutional ba? Bayan Muna questions joint exploration deal with China, Vietnam before SC
Former Bayan Muna party-list representative Neri Colmenares has prodded the Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday (Nov. 21) to finally rule on its 2008 petition seeking to nullify the country’s 2005 joint exploration agreement over the West…
There should be ‘full transparency’ on PH deals with China
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima on Wednesday sought full transparency on the 29 deals entered into between the Philippines and China during the first day of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s two-day state visit in the country.
Surveys can lie! Lorenzana disputes SWS claim Pinoys hate Duterte’s do-nothing policy on…
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday expressed doubts on the result of the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, which claims that 84 percent of Filipinos oppose the alleged inaction of the…
Chiz: It’s government’s ‘silence’ on China that public disagrees with
Senator Chiz Escudero on Tuesday said he understood why the latest Social Weather Stations survey showed that a large majority of Filipinos, or 84 percent, reject the government's "do nothing" policy on the country’s claims against China in…
Koko: How can PH stop China when even US can’t?
Senator Koko Pimentel on Tuesday defended the Duterte administrations from claims it is doing nothing against China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea after the latest Social Weather Stations survey showed that a large majority of…
Palace doesn’t care if China drafts joint oil exploration deal with PH: Babasahin pa rin namin…
Malacanang said on Tuesday that it does not matter which country will produce the proposal for a joint oil and gas exploration by the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea.
