The Philippine Embassy in China dismissed China’s allegation that the Philippines is being a “troublemaker” in the South China Sea dispute, stressing its willingness to cooperate with Beijing despite its rejection of the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal award. The embassy made the remarks during a...
The Philippines has abused the dispute settlement mechanism of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Chinese Embassy in Manila spokesperson said on Saturday, July 12, for an “illegal award” that is being played up by the United States and its allies. The...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Delegation of the European Union in the Philippines, New Zealand 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade , the Japanese Embassy in Manila, among others, commemorated the 2016 arbitral tribunal win that invalidated the basis of China’s sweeping...
The statement from the Quad Foreign Ministers that raised concerns about the “dangerous and provocative actions” in the South China Sea shows the international community’s “strong objection” against such actions and underscores the need to adhere to international laws, the Department of...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila warned the European Union (EU) not to interfere into the territorial and maritime issues involving the Philippines in the South China Sea, reiterating that the regional bloc “has no standing” since it is not a party to the dispute. Department of Foreign Affairs...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo underscored the primacy of rules-based order, global connectedness, and international order in the progress, development, and security in the Indo-Pacific region. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo delivers his remarks at the 30th Nikkei Forum...
China is contesting the West Philippine Sea label that has recently become searchable in Google Maps. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responds to Google Maps labelling the disputed waters as West Philippine Sea. (Google Maps, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China) During...
The negotiations for the conclusion of a more binding Code of Conduct (COC) between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China became the venue for the Philippines to once more raise concerns over Beijing’s recent aggressive actions in the contested waters. File photo “The...
(From left) Stratbase Institute President Prof. Dindo Manhit, Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya, Australian Acting Ambassador and Chargé d'Affaires ad interim Dr. Moya Collett, French Ambassador Marie Fontanel, Indonesian Ambassador Agus Widjojo, Vietnamese Ambassador Lai Thai Binh, and European...
The Philippines on Tuesday, Dec. 10, joined the international community in commemorating the 42nd year since the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which it said is a cornerstone for a peaceful and prosperous maritime domain. Over the past several decades, the...
In receiving the original Murillo Velarde 1734 map, President Marcos enjoined Filipinos to draw inspiration from it in protecting and to asserting "what is rightfully ours, with resolve and with integrity." "Let us not only admire the artistry of the masterpiece presented to us today, but also draw...
For the first time, Vice President Sara Duterte spoke about the Philippines’ maritime and territorial issues with China, saying that it is best not to politicize the issue merely for “media mileage” and “social media commentary.” Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from Inday Sara...
