FURLING THE FLAG Philippine Army Maj. Gen. and Balikatan Director Marvin Licudine (second from left) and Commander of the US First Marine Expeditionary Force Lt. Gen. Michael Cederholm (second from right) furl the Balikatan (shoulder-to-shoulder) flag during the closing ceremony of the US-Philippines Balikatan joint military exercise at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on May 10, 2024. Also in photo is Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro. JAM STA ROSA / AFP

France’s Plan to Conduct Joint Maritime Exercises with the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea

Learn more about France’s plan to hold joint maritime exercises with the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea and the concerns raised by the Philippine government regarding Chinese embassy officials. The president emphasizes the need for international support, while officials call for sanctions against the embassy. Read more to understand the implications of this development.

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Filipino Journalists Honored for Fearless Coverage of West Philippine Sea

Learn more about the recognition given to Filipino journalists for their fearless coverage of the West Philippine Sea, highlighting their crucial role in bringing out the truth and empowering the people. The National Defense College of the Philippines Alumni Association, Inc. (NDCPAAI) honored 24 journalists for their fair, fearless, and frontline coverage, which not only captured the unfolding events but also provided the necessary context to deepen public understanding of the issue. Senator Francis Tolentino and Captain Luidegar ‘Lloyd’ Casis acknowledged the journalists’ vital role in bringing out the truth and shedding light on the reality of the situation in the West Philippine Sea.

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