Badge of Honor: My Stand for the West Philippine Sea (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798993864679)

When a line in the sea became a line in history...

On October 12, 2025, in the contested waters off Sandy Cay, three modest Philippine vessels faced down a militia fleet, shifting the balance of the West Philippine Sea. In this gripping political memoir, Senator Francis Tol Tolentino recounts the real-life confrontation that brought the Philippines' maritime law, sovereignty, and national survival into global focus.

From the coral reefs of Bajo de Masinloc to the tense standoff near Pag-asa Island, this powerful personal account blends geopolitical history, legal strategy, and frontline leadership. With measured authority, Tolentino traces the roots of the South China Sea dispute, the passage of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, and the escalating encounters between Filipino vessels and Chinese forces.

A story of political courage, diplomacy, and resistance, this memoir explores territorial rights, international law, and the tenuous line between peace and provocation.

Author: Francis Tolentino
ISBN-13: 9798993864679
Publisher: Tolentino Maritime Publications
Language: English
Published: 04/23/2026
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d