The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) condemned another series of dangerous actions by the China Coast Guard (CCG) after several Philippine vessels were hit by water cannons while delivering assistance to Filipino fishermen near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea...
The Philippines has rejected China 's claim that repairs and construction work on the BRP Sierra Madre violate the provisional understanding between Manila and Beijing on Ayungin Shoal, saying no such restriction exists in the agreement. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma....
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro expressed confidence that ASEAN and China could conclude negotiations on a long-awaited Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea by the end of the year, citing growing political will among the parties and steady progress in the...
China has no business interfering in Philippine activities within the West Philippine Sea, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Thursday, July 23, as he accused the former of inventing stories to justify its presence in the country’s territorial waters. Teodoro...
President Marcos has personally visited two wounded Philippine Navy personnel in Puerto Princesa City, honoring them for their bravery and assuring members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) of the government 's full support as they continue defending the country 's sovereignty...
President Marcos does not want a repeat of the recent Ayungin Shoal incident , where a Philippine Navy personnel was injured, expressing a desire for the Philippines and China to reset their bilateral relationship. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed on...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro on Wednesday, July 22, lodged the Philippines ' strong protest over China 's recent actions in the West Philippine Sea during a bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN Ministerial Meetings in...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said the Philippines remains committed to engaging China through dialogue even as it firmly protested Beijing 's recent actions in the West Philippine Sea during bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday,...
The Philippines and China have reaffirmed their commitment to conclude negotiations on the long-awaited ASEAN-China Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea this year as both countries sought to sustain dialogue despite continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea. The commitment was made...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II and members of the City Council welcomed officials and a traditional Chinese medicine delegation from Fujian, China, during a reception on Tuesday, July 21, as part of a healthcare cooperation initiative. The reception was hosted by Consul...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday, July 22, warned fishermen and mariners to stay away from waters off Northern Luzon after China pushed through with the launch of a private rocket whose debris could fall near the country’s territory. The Coast Guard District Northeastern Luzon...
China has called for closer solidarity with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), saying stronger cooperation is needed to address growing global challenges and uncertainties while preserving regional peace and development. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks as China...
