May 29, 2026
WPS and INDSR Release New Report on Countering PRC Maritime Coercion and Cognitive Warfare
The WPS Foundation, together with Taiwan's Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR), today released "Defending the Frontline: Countering PRC Maritime Coercion and Cognitive Warfare," a new report synthesizing the proceedings of the Third Track 1.5 Workshop on Countering the…
April 10, 2026
WPS Mural Festival Live Painting Event
Manila, Philippines — In commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), artists, youth groups, and fisherfolk came together for a live mural painting at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo High School on April 9. They were joined by representatives from the Department of the Interior and Local…
April 1, 2026
National Symposium on the Law of the Sea and the West Philippine Sea
Manila, Philippines — WPS, University of the Philippines - Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea (UP IMLOS), and University of Asia and the Pacific Law successfully convened the National Symposium on the Law of the Sea and the West Philippine Sea, last March 30-31 at the Marco Polo…
March 18, 2026
National Symposium to Clarify Legal and Historical Truths on the West Philippine Sea on the 10th Year of the Arbitral Award
Manila, Philippines — March 18, 2026 — The WPS Foundation, in partnership with the University of the Philippines Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea (UP IMLOS) and the University of Asia and the Pacific School of Law, will convene the National Symposium on the Law of the Sea and the…
March 16, 2026
Majority of Filipinos Prefer Trump Visit for 2026 ASEAN and East Asia Summits — Pulse Asia Survey
Manila, Philippines — A majority of Filipinos say they want U.S. President Donald Trump to visit the Philippines for the 2026 ASEAN and East Asia Summits.
March 12, 2026
WPS Advisory Board Convenes to Discuss Research and Dialogue Initiatives
Manila, Philippines — On March 12, 2026, WPS President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Ordaniel convened the WPS Advisory Board to discuss upcoming research and dialogue initiatives, including preparations for the Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea in November 2026.
March 12, 2026
Track 1.5 Workshop on Countering Coercive Maritime Operations and Cognitive Warfare
Cebu, Philippines — WPS spearheaded the third iteration of the Track 1.5 Workshop on Countering Coercive Maritime Operations and Cognitive Warfare, in Mactan, Cebu last March 10-11.
March 11, 2026
WPS–INDSR Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony
Cebu, Philippines — WPS signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Taipei-based Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR). The MOU will guide the two organizations’ collaboration on research and dialogues related to maritime security, countering cognitive warfare—including malign…
February 12, 2026
WPS Mural Festival 2026 Official Launch
Manila, Philippines — The WPS Mural Festival 2026 officially opened to the public on February 10, 2026, bringing together patriots and artists, including Commo. Jay Tarriela, Hon. Justice Antonio Carpio, Babyruth Villarama, AG Saño, Mae Paner and Christian Esguerra, among others.