China’s embassy in Manila on Thursday, April 18, belied President Marcos’ pronouncement that he was not aware of any gentleman’s agreement that was reached during the Duterte administration with Beijing. In a statement, the embassy said it even "repeatedly briefed" the Marcos...
For Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, the so-called “gentleman’s agreement" between former president Rodrigo Duterte and China is just a plain, simple propaganda of the Chinese government. During the Kapihan sa Senado on Tuesday, April 16, Villanueva says he finds it difficult to...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (Arnold Quizol/ MANILA BULLETIN) Majority Leader Zamboanga City 2nd district Rep. Mannix Dalipe has assured the public that the House will act on solons' request for an inquiry on the alleged "gentleman’s agreement"...
President Marcos says there is no stopping the Philippines and Japan from signing the reciprocal access agreement (RAA) that will allow both countries to send military forces to each other's territory for joint drills. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) In an interview...
President Marcos thumbed down the idea of entering into a secret agreement with any country, saying all dealings with other nations should be made public to hold officials accountable. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and former president Rodrigo Duterte (File photos) Marcos said this...
President Marcos told former president Rodrigo Duterte that he was willing to sit down with him to talk about his alleged secret deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the West Philippine Sea. File photos of President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (right) and former president Rodrigo...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has broken his silence and denied making any deal with China over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). FORMER President Rodrigo Duterte speaks in Davao City about the reported 'gentleman's agreement' with China over the West Philippine Sea as Rep....
The Philippines and the United States may soon forge a free trade agreement (FTA) on cyberspace and digital technology as Washington expressed commitment in helping Manila in the said fields, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez said. Ahead of the trilateral meet among...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (Arnold Quizol/ MANILA BULLETIN) Zambales 1st district Rep. Jefferson Khonghun says that a congressional inquiry is in order regarding the alleged “gentleman’s agreement” between former president Rodrigo Duterte and...
President Marcos has renewed his commitment in preserving inclusivity and respect for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In a message on the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) between the Philippine government and...
The Philippines government expressed appreciation for the European Union (EU)’s move to resume their talks on a free-trade agreement—a pact with the regional bloc that would open new opportunities for business and consumers in the country. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said...
President Marcos arrived in Manila on Saturday, March 16, after back-to-back state visits to Germany and the Czech Republic, where he invited investments and reached multi-billion dollar business agreements in the country’s varied industries and sectors. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos...
