Category : Foreign Relations


Coast Guard Invites Cayetano, Marcoleta to WPS Flight

Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela invites Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Rep. Paolo Henry Marcoleta to join a maritime domain awareness flight to Kalayaan Island Group, aiming to show lawmakers the Filipino community on Pag-asa Island.

Philippine Senator Slams China's Undiplomatic Actions

Senator Kiko Pangilinan criticizes the Chinese Embassy for an undiplomatic response to a Philippine Senate act, alleging violations of international law and bullying behavior, while calling for diplomatic measures to uphold national dignity.

PH Stands Firm vs China Retaliation in WPS Dispute

Malacañang asserts the Philippines will not be intimidated by China's travel bans on officials and criticism of Senate actions, maintaining a firm yet diplomatic approach in the West Philippine Sea dispute.

China Bans 16 Kalayaan Officials Over Diplomatic Row

China has prohibited 16 officials from the Municipality of Kalayaan from entering its territories, including Hong Kong and Macau, in a retaliatory move after the local council declared the Chinese ambassador persona non grata.

Siasi Declared Rido-Free, Gun-Free Peace Community

The municipality of Siasi in Sulu province has been officially declared a rido-free and gun-free town and peace-centered community through a joint initiative involving the 11th Infantry Division, police, and local government.

Lawmakers Push for WPS Unity, Education in Curriculum

Philippine lawmakers emphasize a fact-based, unified national position on the West Philippine Sea, warning against misinformation. Proposals include integrating WPS education into school curricula to bolster sovereignty awareness.

DSWD Chairs ASEAN Socio-Cultural Council for 2026

The Department of Social Welfare and Development will chair the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council in 2026, emphasizing family resilience, youth empowerment, and inclusive development for vulnerable groups under the RISE ASEAN theme.

DFA-Mindanao Denies UN Secession Reports

The Department of Foreign Affairs in Mindanao has refuted claims that the island is seeking separation from the Philippines or that any secession move is being processed at the United Nations.

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