The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, Aug. 25, urged Filipinos to be cautious about narratives being circulated by foreign actors as the Chinese Embassy in Manila continues a public exchange of accusations with Philippine officials over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and recent law...
HAIKOU, China (AP) — China said on Sunday it was postponing its planned ambitious Chang 'e-7 lunar mission, which was set to carry out explorations including searching for water ice on the moon. The Chang 'e-7 spacecraft was originally set to lift off in the coming days from the...
Officials from the House of Representatives want the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and other government agencies to show that they mean business when it comes to stifling so-called China propaganda pages online that spread misinformation on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue. House...
BEIJING (AP) — Do you want to see whether a robot can fold a piece of cloth? Interested in getting a robot dog or even a humanoid robot that could offer some emotional support? Or perhaps you just want to watch robots boxing and dancing? Come to Beijing. China kicked off the 2026 World Robot...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the redeployment of America’s last aircraft carrier in Asia to the Middle East will not diminish joint defense activities with Manila. AFP spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) retired admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said it will continue its...
The Philippines remains optimistic that negotiations for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea will conclude within the year, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro said. “We remain optimistic about the conclusion of the negotiations within the year,”...
The new sensation among some Chinese moviegoers is an animated film whose characters appear to have been created with rudimentary 3D animation and have been described as “ugly” and “eerie.” But it is the scathing online reviews that seem to have prompted interest in “Niu Lai,” an...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has observed a change in Chinese maritime activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), noting fewer warships and militia vessels but more coast guard and research ships in contested waters. Retired admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for WPS, said...
The national government on Monday, Aug. 17, raised concern over China’s growing strategic position in the South China Sea, saying control of key features could give Beijing a commanding position over one of the world’s busiest maritime routes. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Sunday, Aug. 16, accused China of avoiding key questions again over the arrest and detention of Chinese nationals in the country. DND spokesperson Asst. Sec. Arsenio Andolong rejected the Chinese Embassy’s response to Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is pushing stronger regional cooperation to advance the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), expand academic partnerships, and promote innovation-driven, future-ready learning across the Asia-Pacific. CHED Executive Director Atty. Cinderella...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Saturday, Aug. 15, said China’s latest warning that Filipinos could “bear the brunt” of strained ties between the two countries amounted to a threat of retaliation against the broader Philippine population. Teodoro said...
