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Global Times now deploys a “Chinese expert” to defend Jinan University and lecture the Philippines about “evidence” and “legal reasoning.”

Global Times now deploys a “Chinese expert” to defend Jinan University and lecture the Philippines about “evidence” and “legal reasoning.”

July 31, 2026

First, the SeaLight investigation is not “baseless.” It is built almost entirely on China’s own words — Chinese state media reports, Chinese Embassy Manila announcements, and the institutional records of ...

Here we go again: China Daily — state-owned and state-operated — has produced yet another propaganda video attempting to destroy my credibility, relying on nothing but ad hominem attacks. Am I really such a pain in the CCP’s head that they are spending this much time, money, and effort trying to ruin my reputation?

Here we go again: China Daily — state-owned and state-operated — has produced yet another propaganda video attempting to destroy my credibility, relying on nothing but ad hominem attacks. Am I really such a pain in the CCP’s head that they are spending this much time, money, and effort trying to ruin my reputation?

July 31, 2026

First, on the Honor Code. Their argument goes: I violated the honor code, challenged it, and then resigned weeks before graduation, leaving my case “unresolved.” Anyone who actually came from ...

I fully support Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr.’s call for greater scrutiny of foreign academic and cultural exchange programs operating in the Philippines.

I fully support Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr.’s call for greater scrutiny of foreign academic and cultural exchange programs operating in the Philippines.

July 30, 2026

This is not about closing our doors to genuine educational cooperation. It is about protecting our institutions from weaponized influence. The recent SeaLight investigation by Ray Powell connects the dots ...

Here is another desperate piece of propaganda from the state-owned and state-operated China Daily.

Here is another desperate piece of propaganda from the state-owned and state-operated China Daily.

July 29, 2026

Having failed to convince the world that I am dictated by the United States, Beijing is now changing the narrative. Their latest video claims I am a product of Japanese ...

Mr. Go Away, it seems you still haven’t moved on from the caricature issue.

Mr. Go Away, it seems you still haven’t moved on from the caricature issue.

July 28, 2026

First, what I said at the press conference was that the caricature itself had no name of Xi Jinping written on it. You’re the ones who publicly shared this caricature ...

“We Are Not Greedy. We Are Not Racists. We Are Not Liars. We Are Respectful, and We Are Dignified. We Are Filipinos, and We Do Not Yield.”

“We Are Not Greedy. We Are Not Racists. We Are Not Liars. We Are Respectful, and We Are Dignified. We Are Filipinos, and We Do Not Yield.”

July 27, 2026

“𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐲. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐬. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐲𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝.” – President Ferdinand ...

Mr. Goa Way there is only one question you have not answered, and it is the only one that matters this week.

Mr. Goa Way there is only one question you have not answered, and it is the only one that matters this week.

July 26, 2026

Why, on precisely those two mornings, did your China Coast Guard vessels choose to water cannon and harass Philippine Coast Guard and BFAR vessels at Bajo de Masinloc? Last Thursday, ...

Press Release

Press Release

July 24, 2026

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚 24 July 2026 | Manila, Philippines The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) strongly condemns the ...

China Coast Guard Employs Water Cannons Against PCG and BFAR Vessels Conducting Legitimate Maritime Operations Near Bajo de Masinloc

China Coast Guard Employs Water Cannons Against PCG and BFAR Vessels Conducting Legitimate Maritime Operations Near Bajo de Masinloc

July 24, 2026

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) were subjected to a series of water cannon attacks and dangerous maneuvers by China Coast Guard ...

DFA Statement on Philippine Sovereign Rights over Ayungin Shoal

DFA Statement on Philippine Sovereign Rights over Ayungin Shoal

July 23, 2026

MANILA 23 July 2026 – The Department of Foreign Affairs reaffirms that Ayungin Shoal forms part of the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of the Philippines, as provided for ...

PCG and BFAR Sustain Fuel Subsidy Mission for Filipino Fisherfolk at Bajo de Masinloc Despite China Coast Guard Water Cannon and Dangerous Maneuvers

PCG and BFAR Sustain Fuel Subsidy Mission for Filipino Fisherfolk at Bajo de Masinloc Despite China Coast Guard Water Cannon and Dangerous Maneuvers

July 23, 2026

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) deployed vessels in support of the “Kadiwa ng Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda” (KBBM) program on 23 July ...

Ambassador Jing Quan expects us to believe that the Chinese government bears no responsibility for a racist video published by China Daily.

Ambassador Jing Quan expects us to believe that the Chinese government bears no responsibility for a racist video published by China Daily.

July 22, 2026

REMEMBER: China Daily is not an independent media organization. It is owned and operated by the Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party. Its editor-in-chief holds ministerial rank. It is, ...

The erosion of Filipinos’ trust in China is not a product of PROPAGANDA.

The erosion of Filipinos’ trust in China is not a product of PROPAGANDA.

July 22, 2026

It is the direct result of China’s consistent illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive (ICAD) actions against Filipino fishermen, the AFP, and the PCG. All we did was practice TRANSPARENCY — ...

My deepest gratitude to Secretary of National Defense Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. for graciously sitting down with me for an interview on Just the Truth.

My deepest gratitude to Secretary of National Defense Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. for graciously sitting down with me for an interview on Just the Truth.

July 21, 2026

Secretary Teodoro has been the fiercest and most consistent voice against China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea — calling out coercion for what it is, without hesitation and without ...

The Philippines does not ask permission — and does not need permission — to operate within its own exclusive economic zone.

The Philippines does not ask permission — and does not need permission — to operate within its own exclusive economic zone.

July 21, 2026

Ayungin Shoal is a low-tide elevation within the Philippine EEZ and continental shelf, as conclusively ruled by the 2016 Arbitral Award. BRP Sierra Madre is a commissioned Philippine Navy vessel ...

The Philippines does not need — and did not seek — China’s “permission” to move its own personnel within its own Exclusive Economic Zone.

The Philippines does not need — and did not seek — China’s “permission” to move its own personnel within its own Exclusive Economic Zone.

July 21, 2026

Let us be clear about the facts and the law: 1. Ayungin Shoal is a low-tide elevation within the Philippine exclusive economic zone and continental shelf. The 2016 Arbitral Award, ...

PCG Conducts Medical Evacuation of Injured AFP Personnel from Ayungin Shoal Despite China Coast Guard Obstruction

PCG Conducts Medical Evacuation of Injured AFP Personnel from Ayungin Shoal Despite China Coast Guard Obstruction

July 21, 2026

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has successfully conducted medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of two injured Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel from Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, despite ...

RADM Tarriela: China Has No Lawful Jurisdiction at Ayungin Shoal

RADM Tarriela: China Has No Lawful Jurisdiction at Ayungin Shoal

July 21, 2026

There is no “infringement” to speak of. Ayungin Shoal is a low-tide elevation lying approximately 105 nautical miles from Palawan — well within the Philippines’ 200-NM Exclusive Economic Zone and ...

RADM Tarriela: China Coast Guard’s Actions Show Disregard for UNCLOS

RADM Tarriela: China Coast Guard’s Actions Show Disregard for UNCLOS

July 20, 2026

Mr. Goa Way, if there is any party here that provokes and escalates tension, it is only the unruly and barbaric China Coast Guard personnel who clearly do not understand ...

If there is any party here that provokes and escalates tension, it is only the unruly and barbaric China Coast Guard personnel who clearly do not understand UNCLOS.

If there is any party here that provokes and escalates tension, it is only the unruly and barbaric China Coast Guard personnel who clearly do not understand UNCLOS.

July 20, 2026

Why else would they be this close to BRP Sierra Madre — a Philippine ship, sitting well within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, and over 600 nautical miles from Hainan? ...

Senator Robin Padilla, it seems that even after I’ve explained it in Tagalog, you still haven’t understood.

Senator Robin Padilla, it seems that even after I’ve explained it in Tagalog, you still haven’t understood.

July 19, 2026

So I’ll repeat it: the racist video was made by China, and it has nothing to do with the “white people” you’re talking about. What we should condemn is China, ...

Senator Robin Padilla, with all due respect, our transparency initiative is not wartime propaganda. It is simply a means to expose Chinese aggression and harassment — particularly against our Filipino fishermen and our PCG and BFAR vessels. We do not create the incidents; we only document them.

Senator Robin Padilla, with all due respect, our transparency initiative is not wartime propaganda. It is simply a means to expose Chinese aggression and harassment — particularly against our Filipino fishermen and our PCG and BFAR vessels. We do not create the incidents; we only document them.

July 17, 2026

Secondly, I believe it is an insult to the more than 26 million Filipinos who voted for you na tinanggap ninyo po na unggoy tayo. Hindi po ito sa paningin ...

Statement of the National Security Adviser Eduardo SL Oban Jr

Statement of the National Security Adviser Eduardo SL Oban Jr

July 17, 2026

17 July 2026 | Manila, Philippines The National Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the Al-generated video released by Chinese state media portraying the Filipino people through racist and ...

DFA Statement on China Daily’s Op-Ed Videos on the Arbitral Award

DFA Statement on China Daily’s Op-Ed Videos on the Arbitral Award

July 16, 2026

MANILA 16 July 2026 — The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns China Daily’s publication of AI-generated videos and editorial cartoons concerning the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award, including ...

DND Press Release | July 16, 2015| Releasing Authority: Asec. Arsenio R. Andolong

DND Press Release | July 16, 2015| Releasing Authority: Asec. Arsenio R. Andolong

July 16, 2026

STATEMENT The post of China Daily depicting the Filipinos as monkeys, is a revealing insight into what the Chinese communist apparatus thinks of the Filipino people. This mockery of the ...

This video was made by China Daily — China’s state-controlled media.

This video was made by China Daily — China’s state-controlled media.

July 16, 2026

Isn’t it infuriating that the very country oppressing our rights in the West Philippine Sea has the audacity to produce a video portraying Filipinos as monkeys who just blindly follow ...

China’s statement is remarkable not for what it denies, but for what it demands: that sovereign European nations stop respecting international law — or risk their relations with Beijing.

China’s statement is remarkable not for what it denies, but for what it demands: that sovereign European nations stop respecting international law — or risk their relations with Beijing.

July 15, 2026

Ten years after the 2016 Arbitral Award, the Philippines, the United States, several European states, and the EU reaffirmed a ruling issued by a tribunal duly constituted under UNCLOS — ...

A just cause draws support. The Honorable Chinese Ambassador knows this well!

A just cause draws support. The Honorable Chinese Ambassador knows this well!

July 14, 2026

On the 10th anniversary of the Arbitral Award, 14 countries — the Philippines, Australia, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Romania, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and the ...

Beijing calls the Award “so-called” — for the tenth straight year. But name-calling doesn’t amend UNCLOS.

Beijing calls the Award “so-called” — for the tenth straight year. But name-calling doesn’t amend UNCLOS.

July 13, 2026

The facts: China signed the Convention in 1982 and ratified it in 1996. The Tribunal was constituted under Annex VII of that same treaty. Refusing to appear changed nothing — ...

Ten years on, the Award stands. Repetition of “null and void” does not make it so. People’s Daily says a falsehood repeated does not become true. We agree — which is why we must correct the falsehoods in its own post.

Ten years on, the Award stands. Repetition of “null and void” does not make it so. People’s Daily says a falsehood repeated does not become true. We agree — which is why we must correct the falsehoods in its own post.

July 13, 2026

1. “Illegal, null and void from the outset.” The Arbitral Tribunal was constituted under Annex VII of UNCLOS — a treaty China signed and ratified. Article 288(4) is unambiguous: the ...

Statement of Secretary Eduardo SL Oban Jr Chair, National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea

Statement of Secretary Eduardo SL Oban Jr Chair, National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea

July 13, 2026

10th Anniversary Commemoration of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award Today, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea joins the nation in commemorating the 10th Anniversary of ...

Joint Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Philippines–China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award

Joint Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Philippines–China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award

July 12, 2026

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the Republic of the Philippines, Australia, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Romania, Slovenia, United ...

Happy 10th anniversary to us, Chinese Embassy!

Happy 10th anniversary to us, Chinese Embassy!

July 11, 2026

Without your bullying, aggression, environmental destruction, unlawful activities, and excessive claims over the South China Sea, the world would never have gained the landmark 2016 Arbitral Award. Imagine if the ...

The 2016 Arbitral Award is one of the Philippines’ greatest legal and diplomatic achievements. But whether it remains relevant ten years from now will depend on what we choose to do with it today.

The 2016 Arbitral Award is one of the Philippines’ greatest legal and diplomatic achievements. But whether it remains relevant ten years from now will depend on what we choose to do with it today.

July 10, 2026

It was a privilege to join over 400 friends, partners, and colleagues from government, academia, think tanks, civil society, the diplomatic community, the private sector, and the media at the ...

Last month, Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan visited the Province of Batanes, where he was cordially welcomed by the Governor and the people.

Last month, Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan visited the Province of Batanes, where he was cordially welcomed by the Governor and the people.

July 10, 2026

Now, the Chinese Communist Party has begun spreading propaganda suggesting that Batanes forms part of China — a narrative designed to condition our minds and inject this false claim into ...

WPS Mural Festival Opens Week-Long Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award

WPS Mural Festival Opens Week-Long Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award

July 8, 2026

The week-long celebration of the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award kicked off yesterday with the WPS Mural Festival. Remarkably, more than 220 mural entries were completed from Luzon ...

JUST THE TRUTH

JUST THE TRUTH

July 7, 2026

Honored to sit down with former Senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV for a candid, no-spin conversation on a wide range of pressing issues. He brings a rare perspective to the ...