PN, US Navy conduct live-fire exercise off Zambales
Personnel from the Philippine Navy (PN) and United States Navy conducted a live-fire gunnery exercise off the coast of Zambales on Friday as part of Balikatan 2025.
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West Philippine Sea
The West Philippine Sea is a contentious maritime area where the Philippines asserts its sovereignty, particularly around features like Bajo de Masinloc and Scarborough Shoal. The Philippine government has been actively defending these claims through legal means, such as adhering to international laws and the 2016 arbitral award that invalidated China's South China Sea claims. Google Maps now labels this region, reinforcing the Philippines' efforts to gain global recognition of its maritime rights and sovereignty over the area.
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Last updated at April 23, 2025.
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Rep Rodriguez calls for treason charges against Infinitus over pro-China narratives
Rep. Rufus Rodriguez called for legal action against officers and board members of Infinitus Marketing Solutions, a Makati firm allegedly contracted by China to spread pro-China narratives during the West Philippine Sea dispute.
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Senate leader alleges Chinese Embassy used firm to spread fake news
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino alleged on Thursday that the Chinese Embassy in Manila contracted a Makati-based marketing firm to spread pro-Beijing narratives and fake news against Philippine government officials.
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Teodoro doubts China's espionage claims against Filipinos
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. cast doubt on Beijing's espionage allegations against three Filipinos arrested in China, questioning the country's capability and interest in conducting such operations.
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Malacañang elated as Google Maps labels West Philippine Sea
Malacañang expressed elation over Google Maps labeling the West Philippine Sea (WPS), with Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasizing its significance for the country's maritime claims.
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Phil rep Alexie Brooks wins Miss Eco International 2025
Philippine representative Alexie Brooks was crowned Miss Eco International 2025 during the final competition held in Alexandria, Egypt on Black Saturday (early hours of Easter Sunday Manila time), greeting Filipinos with good news just days before her late grandmother's birthday.
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PCG rescues nine fishermen from half-submerged vessel in West Philippine Sea
On Tuesday night, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued nine fishermen from a half-submerged fishing vessel in the West Philippine Sea near Dasol, Pangasinan.
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Senate probe confirms Chinese drones threaten PH waters
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House Speaker Romualdez praises Google Maps for recognizing 'West Philippine Sea'
House Speaker Martin Romualdez hailed Google Maps for recognizing the label 'West Philippine Sea', calling it a simple yet powerful update reflecting global acknowledgment of the Philippines' maritime claims.
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Senate leaders hail WPS inclusion in Google Maps as victory
Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tol' Tolentino celebrated the inclusion of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in Google Maps on Monday, calling it a victory for all Filipinos.
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