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China has accused the Philippines of bringing in outside forces in the region "to form blocs and flex muscles" in the South China Sea amid the current maritime situation between the two countries. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the Philippines "repeatedly acted in bad faith" by...

Geopolitical analysts believed President Marcos was able to  raise awareness on the issues confronting the South China Sea, and the maritime challenges faced by the Philippines during his historic address at the 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue in...

President Marcos insisted that the Philippines is not tearing apart the long-earned peace in the region by responding to issues in the West Philippine Sea and by including other parties in the discussion. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot)  "The Philippines still...

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam told President Marcos that he is looking to embark on various agreements with the Philippines as he intends to further their already "warmer" relationship. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam hold a...

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei— President Marcos said his engagement at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 in Singapore is "highly significant" as it is a recognition of the challenges the Philippines is facing, including the situation in the West...