President Marcos insisted he was just stating facts when he talked about getting Filipinos out from Taiwan if conflict ensues, saying he was perplexed that China took it as him playing with fire. "I don’t know what they are talking about. Playing with fire? I was just stating facts. We do not...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intensified its patrol operations in Batanes after it monitored three China Coast Guard (CCG) ships that appeared to be “bracketing” the island province from Taiwan on Friday, Aug. 8. The PCG’s light utility Islander aircraft departed Manila at 6 a.m. and...
President Marcos was told to refrain from playing fire on issues concerning China 's internal affairs after stressing that the Philippines " cannot stay out " of potential conflict in Taiwan due to its proximity and the presence of thousands of Filipino workers there. China Foreign Ministry...
President Marcos said the Philippines “cannot stay out” of a potential conflict in Taiwan due to its proximity and the presence of thousands of Filipino workers, even as he clarified that Manila’s primary concern is humanitarian, not military. Marcos said this amid tensions in the Taiwan...
The United States confirmed on Thursday, July 10, that its Navy–Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) missile system was used for the first time in a live-fire test in the Philippines during the recent Balikatan Exercise. US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen Koehler said...
Taiwan has extended the visa-free privileges for Filipino tourists for one more year, or until 2026, Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said. He made the announcement during the celebration of the Philippine Independence Day hosted by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office...
In a landmark move to raise the bar in surgical training and innovation, Mount Grace Hospitals, Inc. (MGHI), a member of the UNILAB Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with IRCAD Taiwan, one of Asia’s premier institutions for minimally invasive and robotic surgery education. The...
The United States is enhancing its logistics cooperation with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to ensure a swift response to future crises and disaster relief operations, and counter threats to international peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. US Air Force General Randall Reed,...
CEBU CITY – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested a group of Taiwanese for their alleged involvement in scamming activities. The suspects, 16 males and one female, were arrested in their makeshift office in a subdivision here on Thursday, May 15. Six of them have standing...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces carried out a counter-landing and live-fire exercise in Cagayan on Saturday, May 3, showcasing its coordinated firepower and rapid response capabilities aimed at deterring a seaborne invasion. The simulation, which was part of...
The Philippines’ move to ease restrictions on government officials traveling to Taiwan to promote economic and trade relations will signal a more “substantive” cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan (MOFA) said. Philippine and Taiwan flags (AI-generated photos) ...
Malacañang has allowed government officials to travel to Taiwan for economic and trade-related purposes, provided they observe strict protocols and limitations. AI-generated Under Memorandum Circular No. 82, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on April 15, restrictions on travel to Taiwan...
