The proposed Philippine Strategic Petroleum Reserve aims to shield the country from global shocks while transforming it into a major storage and distribution hub for foreign oil companies.
FACT CHECK: Did Justice Carpio ‘give away’ PH territory?
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…
Cargo Ship That Capsized Near Panatag Was Carrying Nickel Ore, Not Iron โ Shipping Data
MANILA, Philippines โ The Singapore-flagged bulk carrier M/V Devon Bay that capsized near Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal last week was carrying nickel ore, not iron ore, according to shipping industry data and clarifications from Philippine maritime authorities, correcting earlier reports that…
Explainer | Did China Warn PH Officials To โPay The Priceโ?
Yes. China did issue a public warningโbut understanding what it means requires context. China has warned certain Philippine officials that they would โpay the priceโ if they continue what Beijing calls the spread of โmalicious informationโ against China. The statement…
EXPLAINER | Why Chinaโs Rocket Debris Keeps Falling Near Palawan โ And Why Itโs Hard To Stop
For years, Chinaโs space launches have raised alarms in Palawan after rocket debris repeatedly fell into waters off the provinceโs eastern coast. Lawmakers warn the debris threatens fishermen, coastal communities, and marine ecosystems. The concern resurfaced after Third District Palawan…
Nuclear Signatures Detected In West Philippine Sea: What It Means
Scientists have detected elevated levels of a radioactive isotope linked to nuclear activity in parts of the West Philippine Sea, raising questions about how nuclear materials travel across oceans โ and what this means for the Philippines. The finding, however,…
U.S., PH Troops Inspect New Batanes Base as Tensions Rise Near Taiwan
MANILA, Philippines โ American and Philippine military officials have inspected a newly opened forward operating base in Batanes, underscoring the alliesโ growing security cooperation as tensions continue to rise in waters near Taiwan. The visit comes as Manila strengthens its…
