AFP and PCG Complete RoRe Mission Amid Chinese Aggression
Today, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted a routine rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission to BRP SIERRA MADRE (LS 57) at Ayungin …
Philippines Asserts Ayungin Shoal Sovereignty Against China’s Aggression
We reaffirm our commitment to uphold our sovereign rights and jurisdiction over Ayungin Shoal, which is well within our EEZ as recognized by international law and the 2016 Arbitral Award. …
DFA Concern on China’s New Coast Guard Rules
The Department of Foreign Affairs expresses serious concern on China’s issuance of its Regulations on Administrative Law Enforcement Procedures for Coast Guard Agencies.” The regulation was approved and announced on …
Action Urged on Chinese Embassy’s Violations
We join Secretary Gilberto Teodoro in his call for the Department of Foreign Affairs to take appropriate actions against individuals in the Chinese Embassy who claim to have recorded an …
Rejection of Chinese Embassy’s Fake News Claims
The Chinese Embassy’s claim of a “new model” or “common understanding” is absolutely absurd, ludicrous, and preposterous. After the courtesy call of the Chinese Ambassador to my office early last …
China Obstructs Philippine Humanitarian Mission
Today is a sad day for Filipino fishermen. That China would go to great lengths to obstruct a Philippine humanitarian mission to assist our fishermen in their fishing grounds is …