In a viral statement made on February 14, 2026, Senator Rodante Marcoleta claimed that retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio had committed “treason” by writing the decision in Magallona v. Ermita. Marcoleta alleged that the ruling “gave away”…
The Kalayaan Island Group Belongs To The Philippines โ And Why Giving It Up Is Dangerous
Calls to โjust give upโ the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) surface every now and then, usually framed as pragmatism or a way to avoid conflict in the West Philippine Sea. But legally, constitutionally, and strategically, that position is deeply flawed.…
Fact Check: Marcoleta Wrong On West Philippine Sea, EEZ Coordinates
Senator Rodante Marcoleta said there are no clear coordinates defining the West Philippine Sea (WPS) or the Philippinesโ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), suggesting the country should first determine these before asserting its maritime claims. โWala po talagang malinaw na coordinates…
