China is standing by on its decision on its execution of two Filipino nationals convicted of drug trafficking as it said drug-related offenses are a serious crime. The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Tuesday, Dec. 5, Chinese law stipulates that all people who have committed crime are “equal” in...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday it has suspended the issuance of e-Visa to Chinese nationals until further notice for assessment. In a new advisory, the agency said the suspension will improve its future operations, including the payment processing systems. "This is to inform...
The Philippines has suspended the issuance of e-Visa to Chinese nationals. The move came after the Department of Justice (DOJ) discovered irregularities in the issuance of e-Visas for Chinese nationals and recommended the turn over of responsibility from DFA to a third-party service provider...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has defended the exercise of its mandate to issue Philippine visas to foreign nationals after the Department of Justice (DOJ) suggested allowing third-parties to perform this function on account of supposed irregularities. Ma. Teresita Daza, DFA spokesperson,...
The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) is ready to participate in any possible investigation that may arise should the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) pursue the filing of charges against foreigners who illegally obtain genuine Philippine passports. Solicitor General Menardo...
The United States urged China to respect freedom of navigation in the high seas that are guaranteed to all nations under international law after the latter impeded a Philippine-resupply mission that led to another dangerous maneuver and water cannon attack. Matthew Miller, the spokesman of the...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – Police rescued a Chinese allegedly kidnapped in Pasay City over a P10-million debt in Barangay Ilijan, Batangas City, on Friday morning, November 10. The Police Regional Office 4-A identified the victim as Liu Xin, 28, single, from Liaoning, China. Investigation...
Japan said it was not tolerating any action that would raise tension in the South China Sea after the Philippines accused China of attacking one of its supply ships with a water cannon in the waters off Ayungin Shoal. In a statement on X, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko...
Several nations and the European Union (EU) on Friday, Nov. 10, supported the Philippines anew after another dangerous maneuver and water cannon attack committed by China against a Philippine boat within the country’s territorial waters. The United States, Australia, France and the European...
The Philippine government protested for the 58th time this year China's actions in the West Philippine Sea, including the latter's recent and second water cannon attack on a Philippine supply boat. The National Task Force-West Philippine Sea said Friday, Nov. 10, that the Philippine Embassy in...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has once again called out the Chinese Cost Guard for its aggressive actions within Philippine territorial waters. "I vehemently condemn the recent aggressive actions of the...
ILOILO CITY – Police arrested 17 Chinese nationals before dawn on Saturday, November 4, for allegedly running a cybersex operation in this city. SEVENTEEN Chinese nationals were arrested for allegedly running a cybersex operation in Jaro, Iloilo City, on Saturday, November 4. (Photo Courtesy of...
