Statements
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Statement from the Department of National Defense on China’s Escalatory Rhetoric (24 January 2026)
AFP statement, China Philippines relations, China rhetoric, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, defense and security, Department of National Defense, diplomatic tensions, geopolitics Asia, national security Philippines, Philippine foreign policy, Philippine Sovereignty, Philippines, South China Sea Dispute, West Philippine SeaOfficial statement from the Philippine Department of National Defense condemning hostile and threatening remarks from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and reaffirming the Philippines’ commitment to sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea.
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Protecting Sovereignty: 1Sambayan Urges Government Action on China’s Embassy Conduct
1Sambayan urges the Philippine government to take a firmer stand against China’s “wolf warrior” diplomacy, foreign influence, and disinformation, calling for stronger diplomatic, legal, and policy responses to protect Philippine sovereignty.
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Q&A ON THE STATEMENT OF THE DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON OF THE CHINESE EMBASSY IN THE PHILIPPINES
Clarifying misstatements by the Chinese Embassy on the West Philippine Sea, this Q&A explains UNCLOS maritime zones, the 2016 Arbitral Award, and the Philippines’ rights over Scarborough, Second Thomas, and Sabina Shoals.
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1SAMBAYAN Calls for Principled Foreign Policy, Condemns VP Duterte’s WPS Statements
1SAMBAYAN condemns VP Sara Duterte’s remarks downplaying China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea, urging firm defense of Philippine sovereignty.
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“Ang sa Pilipinas ay sa Pilipinas”: President Benigno S. Aquino III’s Legacy in Defending the Philippines’ Maritime Rights in the South China Sea
Leila de Lima honors PNoy’s legacy in defending the West Philippine Sea in this powerful memorial lecture on leadership, courage, and rule of law.
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The Unravelling of the Existing International Order
Justice Antonio T. Carpio (Ret.) warns of the unraveling international order, shifting global alliances, and the heightened threat to Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea. His address underscores the need for military modernization, strategic alliances, and urgent national defense preparedness.
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Statement of the National Task Force-West Philippine Sea
The National Task Force-West Philippine Sea condemns China’s harassment of Philippine vessels at Ayungin Shoal, reinforcing the Philippines’ maritime rights under international law.
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Statement of Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr.
Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. addresses key issues related to national security, defense policies, and international relations, emphasizing the Philippines’ commitment to protecting its sovereignty.
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The July 12, 2016 Arbitral Award states:
“With respect to the Philippines’ Submission No. 5, the Tribunal concludes that both Mischief Reef and Second Thomas Shoal are located within 200 nautical miles of the Philippines’ coast on the island of Palawan and are located in an area that is not overlapped by the entitlements generated by any maritime feature claimed by China. […]
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Statement on the Address of President Duterte to the UN General Assembly
Ambassador Albert Del Rosario welcomes President Duterte’s invocation of the 2016 Arbitral Award at the 75th UN General Assembly, marking a significant moment in asserting the Philippines’ rights in the South China Sea.