The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reaffirmed its commitment to transparency in ongoing discussions to amend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the China Coast Guard (CCG), firmly rejecting claims that the negotiations are being conducted in...
Any potential resumption of discussion on oil agreement with China or other countries will be firmly anchored on Philippine sovereignty and in full compliance with the Constitution and existing laws, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement on Sunday, April 12, the DFA said that...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un voiced support for China’s push to build a “multipolar world” and called for deeper ties between the traditional allies during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, state media said Saturday. During the meeting Friday,...
BANGKOK (AP) — China said Sunday it would resume some ties it had suspended with Taiwan such as direct flights to cities across China and imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products as the island 's opposition party leader concludes her visit. The Taiwan Work Office under China 's...
BEIJING (AP) — As mega K-pop group BTS returns to the stage after a hiatus of more than three years, one major market is conspicuously missing from its 12-month world tour: China. The omission of one of the group’s biggest fan bases comes as no surprise. In fact, just the opposite would have...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte on Tuesday, April 7, questioned Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto 's sudden support for a proposed joint oil exploration between the Philippines and China. In a statement, Duterte said he respects Sotto "as a fraternal brother" and urged him...
More senators on Monday, April 6, have said they are open to a possible joint oil and gas exploration between the Philippines and China as they weigh the benefits that the country may gain. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said such proposal had already...
The push for joint energy exploration between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) met fierce opposition from a think tank, citing Beijing 's long history of maritime aggression against Filipinos. The Stratbase Institute, an independent international think-tank and...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, April 5 said he will support the Marcos administration should it decide to enter a joint exploration venture with China in order to help boost the country’s energy reserves. Lacson, however, stressed any such arrangement for a...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has urged the Philippines to stop what it described as “provocations” in the West Philippine Sea, while warning that Beijing will take “strong measures” to protect its territorial claims. In a Facebook post on Sunday, April 5, Chinese Embassy spokesperson Ji...
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan on Thursday confirmed it was holding peace talks with Afghanistan 's Taliban government in China, where Beijing is mediating to broker a lasting ceasefire after weeks of fighting that have killed hundreds, disrupting trade and cross-border travel. The confirmation...
The Philippines, through the National Maritime Council (NMC), condemned the multiple incidents of dangerous maneuvers and harassment by Chinese vessels against Filipino fisherfolk and ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). "The National Maritime Council (NMC) strongly condemns the recent...
