Duterte will no longer “waste his time” explaining his decision to avoid trouble with China over WPS May 18, 2021 President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night said he has decided to ignore those criticizing his foreign policy on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) upon the advice of former […]
“Shout out to President Duterte that China is not in possession of the WPS. Shout out loud so that President Duterte will wake up from his deep sleep under the kulambo and admit to the nation the truth — that China is not in possession of the WPS,” […]
PRRD to PH ships: Do not retreat President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said he will not order Philippine ships to retreat from the West Philippine Sea, after Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin asked the Philippines to halt its moves that can worsen the tension in the WPS. President […]
China ‘good friend’ but I won’t compromise WPS April 29, 2021 MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday reassured Filipinos that the Philippines’ sovereign rights over the hotly-contested West Philippine Sea (WPS) would not be compromised, even if China is the country’s “friend.”“China, let it be known, is […]
By ROGER M. BALANZA China has told the Philippines to “stop actions complicating the situation and escalating disputes” in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as the Philippines stepped up maritime patrols in the area amid continued encroachment by Chinese vessels. The WPS, declared as part of Philippine territory […]
By ROGER M. BALANZA President Rodrigo Duterte should ask the country’s neighbors and allies , including the United States, Japan and Australia, to join the Philippines’ fight against China and its illegal occupation of the country’s territory. Senator Franklin DrIlon made this suggestion as China refused to move […]
EU opposes unilateral actions in SCS; cites China ships in PH EEZ April 24, 2021 MANILA–The European Union (EU) on Saturday opposed any unilateral actions in the South China Sea (SCS) as it cites the recent swarming of Chinese vessels at the Julian Felipe Reef, an area located […]
By ROGER M. BALANZA If they can do it, we should do it. This is the line, tit-for-tat, taken by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Cirilito Sobejana as he deplored China’s continued building of infrastructure in islands in the West Philippine Sea, which is part […]
WPS security assured with more assets April 21, 2021 MANILA – The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF WPS) is coordinating for the deployment of more assets needed by Area Task Forces (ATF) in securing the country’s control and sovereignty over the maritime territory.”In compliance […]
Duterte just jetskied his way to China, waved and handed the white flag of surrender By ROGER M. BALANZA Duterte wants to stand up against China’s occupation of the West Philippine Sea, but it would only lead to war, which would be costly for the country. Duterte concedes […]
