The United States has announced plans to deploy its cutting-edge missiles to the Philippines in the face of what both sides have said are illegal and deceptive activities being perpetrated by China in the South China Sea. A joint statement released by Washington and Manila following their...
After the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) rebuked the Chinese Embassy 's warning that strained bilateral relations could cost millions of jobs for Filipinos, the embassy appealed to the department to "play a role" in preventing Filipino officials from making remarks that smear China. In a...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has conveyed concern over the Chinese Embassy 's warning that the current row between Filipino officials and the embassy could cost millions of jobs for Filipinos. "The Department of Foreign Affairs notes with concern the Chinese Embassy 's...
President Marcos welcomed China’s move to open direct flights between Fujian and Cebu, saying the new route could boost exchanges and ties between the Philippines and China. Speaking during the launch of Chinatown Revitalization Phase II in Manila, President Marcos thanked Chinese Ambassador Jing...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) pushed back against criticism from whom it called “casual commentators” and “self-styled extras,” saying it will not allow performative rhetoric to distract from its diplomatic work in defending Philippine maritime interests. In remarks reaffirming...
Senators on Thursday, February 12 backed calls to replace the Chinese ambassador in Manila after their embassy spokesperson released fresh tirades against members of the Senate, particularly Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said Ambassador Jing...
China’s embassy in Manila urged the Philippines to speak with a “unified and constructive voice” as it blamed Filipino officials for triggering recent exchanges amid Manila’s maritime spokesman’s call for calm and professional diplomatic engagement despite tensions. Chinese Embassy...
The Philippines’ first-ever maritime affairs spokesman has urged the Chinese embassy in Manila to “be constructive in its statements” amid its escalating word war with Filipino officials. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Maritime Affairs spokesman Rogelio Villanueva on Wednesday, Feb. 11,...
Senators have rejected the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s response to the Philippine Senate’s passage of Senate Resolution No. 256 condemning the statements it made against Philippine officials and institutions defending the country’s national sovereignty and maritime rights. Senator Francis...
Malacañang said the Philippines will maintain a “firm but diplomatic” stance toward China amid the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s more confrontational approach to dealing with issues surrounding the South China Sea. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this...
The Philippine government said that China’s action to reciprocate and declare 16 Filipinos unwelcome in the country does “not contribute to fostering good and vibrant bilateral relations.” As talks on the South China Sea conduct see signs of progress, the diplomatic disagreements between...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) insisted on Tuesday, Feb. 10, that it will continue its transparency initiative in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), stressing that telling the truth about China’s aggressive and illegal actions in the area is not an “irritant” to diplomacy but part of...
