On July 12, 2024, the Philippines commemorated the 8th anniversary of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Arbitral Award, a landmark decision of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea favoring the country’s claims over China in the territorial dispute. To mark the occasion, Good News Pilipinas features our exclusive interview with the National […]
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Filipino Photojournalist’s West Philippine Sea Series Nominated for World Press Photo Story of the Year
Michael Varcas’ West Philippine Sea (WPS) photo series has emerged as a regional winner, competing for the prestigious 2024 World Press Photo (WPP) Story of the Year. The series depicts the Philippines’ ongoing struggle for maritime sovereignty in the contested region. Varcas’ work stands out among 24 regional winners announced last April 3, chosen based […]
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Gilas Pilipinas Slams a Territorial Claim with Victory Against Team China: FIBA World Cup Unleashes Flood of Joy and Memes
“Ball is life, but perhaps for Filipinos, ball is more than life – it’s a symbol of reclaiming pride, space, and a bit of the West Philippine Sea!”
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Expand your knowledge of the West Philippine Sea with this free online resource
Filipinos can now easily access official information about the Philippines’ sovereign rights to the West Philippine Sea with the recently launched “Not One Inch” website.
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State-of-the-art vessel Gabriela Silang to help Philippine Coast Guard patrol West Philippine Sea, Benham Rise
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will soon patrol the West Philippine Sea, Benham Rise, and conduct other missions in the state-of-the-art offshore vessel, BRP Gabriela Silang. The new PCG vessel is an OPV-270, the largest aluminum Offshore Patrol Vessel in the world. The Department of Transportation reports that the long vessel was turned over by […]
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