http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/1 2026-04-25T14:28:07Z 2026-04-25T14:28:07Z Co, Adrian Stewart http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17580 2026-04-22T06:23:46Z 2026-01-31T00:00:00Z

Marcos ‘firm with diplomacy’ amid WPS row with China Co, Adrian Stewart President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. wants the government to respond firmly — but through diplomatic channels — amid the escalating exchange of statements between Philippine and Chinese officials over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President is aware of the growing tension, which has prompted some lawmakers to call for certain Chinese diplomats to be declared persona non grata following public remarks critical of Philippine officials. Castro relayed that the administration is aligning with the position of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), which earlier cautioned that declaring foreign envoys unwelcome is among the most serious diplomatic measures and should only be considered as a last resort.

2026-01-31T00:00:00Z Co, Adrian Stewart http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17579 2026-04-22T06:23:43Z 2024-08-21T00:00:00Z

PH mulls raps vs China over Escoda collision Co, Adrian Stewart The government is considering filing a case against China following the collision incident near Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on early Monday. National Maritime Council (NMC) spokesperson Alexander Lopez said they will connect with the Philippine Coast Guard to determine what really transpired. “We are looking at that, especially the part of the Coast Guard kasi they know more,” Lopez said in a media briefing at Malacañang Palace. “Maybe we’ll get back to you as we get more inputs from the Coast Guard.

2024-08-21T00:00:00Z Argosino, Faith http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17578 2026-04-22T06:23:40Z 2024-08-08T00:00:00Z

West Philippine Sea: China expands militarization of Subic Reef - Navy Argosino, Faith China has intensified its militarization of Subi (Zamora) Reef, which is part of the territorial sea of Thitu Island, also known as Pag-asa Island, according to Navy spokesperson Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Trinidad confirmed that Chinese military structures and equipment have been established within Subi Reef and other key bases in the West Philippine Sea. Trinidad also reported the presence of construction vehicles and heavy equipment on Subi Reef. He noted that China has reclaimed approximately 3,000 hectares both within and outside the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

2024-08-08T00:00:00Z Singuay, Mae http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17577 2026-04-22T06:23:39Z 2024-08-10T00:00:00Z

Sagay City responds to molasses spill in coastal waters Singuay, Mae A molasses spill has affected coastal communities in Sagay City, Negros Occidental. The spill, which occurred on August 7, has impacted around 1.3 hectares of the Sagay Marine Reserve. According to Mayor Narciso Javelosa Jr., this prompted immediate response efforts to mitigate environmental damage and support local fisherfolk.

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