Latest in West Philippine SeaThe Philippines is on a path toward becoming a failed state in terms of food security if it continues to rely on importation rather than boosting local food production, former Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol warned Wednesday. Piñol made the statement in an interview on DZRH News…
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, March 10, revealed that several talking points used by Senator Rodante Marcoleta regarding the Kalayaan Island Group mirror statements published on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the People’s Republic…
“Ang serbisyo ng isang sundalo ay hindi nagtatapos sa pagre-retire.” This was the reminder of Commodore Luidegar Casis, chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Pensions and Gratuity Management Center (PGMC), during an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday (SOS) on August 30.…
The Philippines will never surrender its position in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite reports of increased Chinese presence, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Monday, August 25, warning that any policy shift would be to the “great detriment of our national interest.” He said the…
Two crew members of a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel that collided with a Chinese warship have reportedly died, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Tuesday, August 12. It can be recalled that the two Chinese ships were chasing a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel when the CCG ship rammed into…
Nagbanggaan ang dalawang barko ng China habang hina-harass ang mga Pilipino malapit sa Bajo de Masinloc ngayong Lunes, Agosto 11. Ayon kay Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, naganap ang insidente habang isinasagawa ng BRP Teresa Magbanua, BRP…
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