MANILA, Philippines — The National Defense College of the Philippines Alumni Association, Inc. (NDCPAAI) recognized Filipino journalists for their fearless coverage of activities in the West Philippine Sea, including the skirmishes between Chinese vessels and Philippine ships.

On May 7, the NDCPAAI awarded 24 journalists from various media organizations who covered crucial developments in the West Philippine Sea to keep the Filipino people informed of the measures undertaken by the Philippine government on the encroachment of other 'actors' on sovereign territory.