Philippines Reasserts Claim Over Malaysia's Sabah (Again)

It is not enough for the Philippines to constantly provoke China. 

The latest incitement was on February 21, 2026 when Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros (photo below) raised her country's flag over Zhongye island in the South China Sea. 

Now, the said country's Department of Foreign Affairs have reasserted their tiresome claim over Sabah amid renewed discussion over a 2012 Philippine map depicting the Malaysian territory. 

At a media briefing in Pasay City on Friday, DFA maritime affairs spokesperson Rogelio Villanueva (left) said the country maintains its sovereignty claim over Sabah, which "is currently administered by Malaysia" (as per Philippine News Agency on Friday). 

“The Philippines, with the enactment of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act of 2024, Republic Act 12064, has not repealed Section 2 of Republic Act 5446, which defines the baselines of the territorial zones of the Philippine archipelago and is without prejudice to the Philippines' existing and valid claims on the portion of North Borneo”, he had asserted.

How dare he?! 😡😡😡

I've not seen any official Malaysian response so far – but the Philippines is really getting to be too much! 

Celtic faced Hibernian on Sunday as the Scottish champions returned to domestic action after a sobering defeat in the Europa League. 

Martin O’Neill’s side would have wanted to bounce back with three points – but they didn't quite make it! The Edinburgh team won 2-1 instead.

Hibs struck first just after the midway point in the opening period with a flying header. Celtic equalized when Kieran Tierney's ball from the left reached Benjamin Nygren between the posts to head in from close range on 45 minutes. 

And then, the Leith side scored again in the 87th minute to secure their first win at Parkhead since 2010. What a bummer! 😢😢😢

The result leaves the Glasgow side six points behind table leaders Hearts and two behind rivals Rangers.