West Philippine Sea

Palawan 1st district Rep. Franz "Chicoy" Alvarez has condemned the continued presence of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea, saying that these boats are here to "to seek more areas to occupy."

Amid the onslaught of Typhoon Rolly, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology is reminding Bicolanos that Mayon Volcano is still at Alert Level 1.

Masbate Senior Provincial Board Member Jason Arevalo said the assertion of President Rodrigo Duterte of the Hague ruling before the United Nations is a "step in the right direction."

Occidental Mindoro Rep. Josephine Ramirez-Sato told the Armed Forces of the Philippines to uphold the country's interest in the West Philippine Sea at all times.

Senatorial bet Juan Ponce Enrile urged the government to address the unrestricted entry of Chinese fishing vessels inside the West Philippine Sea.

The Palawan Provincial Board has approved resolutions expressing support to measures pending at the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has reiterated the support of Malacañan Palace to the programs of Palawan provincial government during his visit in the province yesterday.