Filipino taxpayers, meet your DDS Congressman Kiko Barzaga. 👊 Move over, Claudine Co. 👊 There's a new nepo baby in town. 👊 #NepoBaby

Taiwan has never been part of the People's Republic of China.

PCG Implements Kadiwa Operation in Bajo de Masinloc and Offers Assistance to CCG Following Maritime Incident In response to the presence of around 35 Filipino fishing vessels in Bajo de Masinloc, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed the BRP Teresa Magbanua and BRP Suluan, along with MV Pamamalakaya, early this morning to carry out the “Kadiwa Para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM)” initiative. During the operation, Philippine vessels and fishermen encountered hazardous maneuvers and blocking actions from other vessels in the vicinity. In particular, the MRRV 4406 was targeted with a water cannon, but the seamanship skills by PCG crew members allowed the vessel to successfully evade from getting hit. In a related incident, a collision took place between China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3104 and People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) ship 164, approximately 10.5 nautical miles east of Bajo de Masinloc. The CCG 3104, which was chasing the BRP Suluan at high speed, performed a risky maneuver from the PCG vessel's starboard quarter, leading to the impact with the PLA Navy warship. This resulted in substantial damage to the CCG vessel's forecastle, rendering it unseaworthy. Following the collision, the PCG immediately offered support, including assistance with man-overboard recovery and medical aid for any injured CCG crew members. Meanwhile, the MRRV 9701 safely escorted the Filipino fishermen to a secure location, where they are now being provided with essential fuel and supplies. The Philippine Coast Guard reaffirms its dedication to safeguarding all maritime operations in the area and wishes for the swift recovery and proper treatment of any affected CCG personnel.

Today's #WithDueRespect by Artemio V. Panganiban (August 11, 2025). Visit opinion.inquirer.net for fearless views and more.

I stand by my remarks until the Supreme Court sees how grossly unfair their decision is on dismissing Vice President's impeachment case, how it demolishes our democratic principles, and how it serves the interests of the corrupt. I stand by it until they reconsider. They have time to reverse their decision. They have time to save us from a looming  Constitutional crisis. They need to prove that they are the people’s Court, the vanguard of our Constitution. Panahon nang makinig ang Korte sa daing ng ating mamamayan at Pilipinas. #AkbayanSiPerci #AkbayanPartylist