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Press Release - Archipelagic Sea Lanes Law to strengthen territorial integrity and national security, says Tolentino
Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino on Thursday said that the proposed Archipelagic Sea Lanes Law, which was approved by the bicameral panel of the Senate and House of Representatives and subsequently ratified by the Senate yesterday, would strengthen the Philippines' territorial integrity and national security.
Philippines sends protest note vs China after clashes near Escoda Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has sent a note verbale to Beijing following repeated collisions between both countries’ vessels near Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.
Philippine hotels earn 2 Guinness World Records for origami displays
MANILA, Philippines — Two branches of Lyf, a brand under Ascott Limited, in the Philippines are now Guinness World Record holders for their distinct origami displays.
Navy holds live-fire exercises
Philippine Navy warships, including the frigate BRP Antonio Luna, held live fire exercises in the West Philippine Sea in the South China Sea last week, the Navy’s Philippine Fleet (PF) said yesterday.
Metrobank, GT Foundation award P45 million to partners
MANILA, Philippines — Development pledges and grants worth P45 million have been turned over by the Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) and the Ty family foundation, GT Foundation Inc. (GTFI), to 30 development partners.
203 Chinese ships crowd West Philippine Sea in largest show of force this year
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy spotted 203 Chinese vessels near the country's nine occupied features in the West Philippine Sea last week — marking Beijing's largest naval presence in the contested waters since the start of the year.
Why China keeps ramming Philippine ships and where that’s headed
The latest clashes in the tense South China Sea feature China’s coast guard wielding knives and an axe, firing water cannons and ramming Philippine vessels. The hostilities between China and the Philippines continue to draw global attention though other Asian countries also stake claims on the resource-rich seas. A new flashpoint has opened between the two nations recently — the Sabina Shoal — just weeks after Beijing and Manila agreed to ease tensions in another hot spot.The developments raise the stakes for the US, which is treaty bound to help defend the Philippines from any armed attack in the South China Sea.