China has rejected anew the Award on the South China Sea Arbitration in favor of the Philippines, by saying it is "null and void" and "violates international law." Wang Wenbin, spokesman of China's Foreign Ministry, said in a press briefing Wednesday, July 13, that "China neither accepts nor...
The Canadian government on Tuesday expressed concern on China's "ongoing coercive activities" in the South China Sea, particularly in the parts of the Philippines, as the latter still rejects an arbitral ruling already made six years ago. In its statement on the 6th anniversary of South China Sea...
The Philippines wants peace in the South China Sea in the present and in the future as it asserts, despite other countries' contests, its rights over the waters by citing international law and the arbitral ruling made six years ago. While expressing a positive outlook on the South China Sea,...
The United States urged China on Tuesday to abide by its obligations under the international law that rejects the latter's maritime claims over the South China Sea, particularly those that are determined part of the Philippines’ expanded economic zone. The US also asked China to "cease its...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday called on the Marcos administration to take a “sharper” position on the arbitral ruling which affirmed the Philippines’ territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea. Sen. Risa Hontiveros(Senate of the Philippines / MANILA BULLETIN) Hontiveros made the call...
The Chinese government is expecting more partnership with the Philippines in the automotive industry as part of its efforts to work with the latter in all sorts of cooperation. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said Monday he is “looking forward to seeing the Philippines-China...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has accepted the invitation of the Chinese government to visit China, although there is no date set yet, Malacañang said. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PBBM) Press Secretary Trixie...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will pursue the Samal Island-Davao City Connector Project, the first first loan agreement of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China for an infrastructure project. On Wednesday, July 6, the project was launched by visiting Chinese...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. disclosed that he and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed future areas of cooperation in agriculture, infrastructure, and energy during their meeting in Malacañang. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed China Banking Corporation’s (China Bank) deposit and issuer credit ratings at Baa2 on the back of its strong capitalization and profitability. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said the rating is a notch above the minimum investment...
China has expressed its commitment to work with the new Philippine government under the administration of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. "in all areas of comprehensive, strategic partnership" as it commended the new chief executive's "friendly policy" towards the Chinese government....
The dispute over the West Philippine Sea is not the only thing that the Philippines and China should talk about, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. Marcos made the pronouncement as he confirmed his upcoming meeting with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the...
