March 13, 2026
PCG welcomes Pulse Asia poll showing 68 percent of Filipinos backing transparency initiative in WPS
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomed on Friday, March 13, the results of a recent survey by Pulse Asia Research Inc. showing strong public support for the government’s transparency initiative in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG spokesperson for WPS Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela said the findings…
February 23, 2026
The quiet power of art in the fight for the West Philippine Sea
By the time glasses were raised inside Shangri-La The Fort on February 10, the room was already humming, not with speeches, but with conviction.
February 11, 2026
Artists, filmmakers unite to fight West Philippine Sea misinformation thru nationwide mural festival
TAGUIG CITY (PIA) — A filmmaker and a global muralist launched a nationwide mural festival Tuesday to mobilize Filipino artists in countering misinformation about the West Philippine Sea through public art, bringing the maritime dispute from policy chambers to community walls.
February 11, 2026
WPS Mural Festival 2026 Officially Launched in BGC, Opens Call for Filipino Artists
The West Philippine Sea (WPS) Mural Festival 2026, organized by WPS – We Protect our Seas, was officially launched on 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 at Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), inviting Filipino artists nationwide to create public artworks that promote patriotism and support efforts to…
February 2, 2026
Art Collectives unite to lead nationwide mural festival championing WPS
QUEZON CITY (PIA) — Artists from across the Philippines are uniting their hands to paint a shared future, transforming everyday walls into a visual frontline of hope and sovereignty.
December 12, 2025
Manila Dialogue Presentation Report: The Rule of Law and the Functions and Duties of Law Enforcement Agencies
Research Director Atsuko Kanehara participated in the 2nd Manila Dialogue, held on 5–7 November 2025 in Manila, The Philippines.
November 15, 2025
The Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea 2025 – Strengthening Cooperation and Promoting Maritime Stability Day 1 Welcome Dinner and Opening Gathering
The Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea officially commenced with a warm welcome dinner held on November 5, 2025, bringing together distinguished leaders, delegates, experts, and policymakers from across the region. The gathering fostered meaningful exchanges and camaraderie ahead of the…
November 14, 2025
Reflections from the Manila Dialogue
Last week’s Manila Dialogue demonstrated that the Philippines is far from cowed or isolated in the face of China’s continued bullying in the South China Sea. But it also highlighted the limitations of transparency as a stand-alone strategy against Beijing’s maritime encroachment. The dialogue’s…
November 13, 2025
Chief of the Indonesia Coast Guard Attends The Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea 2025
Chief of the Indonesia Coast Guard, Vice Admiral TNI Dr. Irvansyah, S.H., M.Tr.Opsla., conducted a two-day working visit to the Philippines to attend The Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea 2025 on Thursday (6/11/2025).