China and the Philippines' diplomatic relations continue to be in good standing despite several differences, thanks to a man who is among the key players in steering the two nations' ties —Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian. A seasoned diplomat with over 30 years of related...
WASHINGTON, United States -- US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced $810 million in new funding for Pacific Islands at a first-of-a-kind summit with their leaders in Washington, vowing a closer partnership with a strategic but sparsely populated region where China is making inroads. U.S....
Features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) still belong to the Philippines, ACT-Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro told Palawan 2nd district Rep. Jose Alvarez after he insinuated that some of the islands in the area were no longer under Philippine control. ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday, September 27 said he supports the summary deportation of around 2,000 illegal and overstaying workers employed by different Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) across the country. Ejercito said these illegal and overstaying aliens should...
SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea and China have resumed cross-border freight train trade, Seoul said Tuesday, ending a five-month suspension linked to Covid-19. A freight train crosses a bridge connecting the Chinese border city of Dandong with the North Korean city of Sinuiju. (Park...
“The initiative should come from the President of the Philippines and the Department of Foreign Affairs , not from the opposition.” Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (Screencap from House of Representatives livestream) Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman gave this advice to Manila 6th...
China's envoy to the Philippines believes that the relationship between the two countries should be preserved as this is an "inevitable choice for common development." During the celebration of the 73rd founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China, Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian said...
Marking the first time that a top Philippine official delivered long lines of Mandarin in a speech, Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, Sept. 26, greeted the People’s Republic of China for its 73rd founding anniversary. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photos from Chinese Embassy/ Unsplash) In a...
Don’t you find it harder every year, pondering what to give your oldest friends? WELCOME TO KULTURA AT PODIUM A Filipino design studio showcase of Filipino artists’ and artisans’ classy creations for the home and fashion accessories. Among participating designers, Maison Grid Plus, Casa Juan,...
NEW YORK, United States -- Blinken met for 90 minutes with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, in talks a US official described as "extremely candid" and focused largely on Taiwan. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) meets with...
NEW YORK, USA — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed concern about the ongoing tensions in Taiwan, saying it was essential to maintain channels to settle issues peacefully. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. meets with members of the Asia Society in New York City on...
NEW YORK, USA — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he would prefer any approach that will work in resolving the South China Sea maritime dispute. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. talks to the media as he concludes his six-day working visit to New York on September 23,...
