President Duterte on Monday night took pride that his administration managed to contain the country's Covid-19 pandemic​ in a period of time ahead of other countries. With the Philippines starting "with zero" at the start of the pandemic and almost "floating, waiting for the next thing to...
BEIJING, China -- Beijing will gradually lift Covid-19 restrictions this week, city officials said Sunday. A health worker takes a swab sample from a child to test for the Covid-19 coronavirus at a makeshift testing site in Beijing on June 2, 2022. Jade GAO / AFP After some easing in recent days,...
While there was a heightened tension between China and the Philippines’ navies and coast guards due to a maritime row in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the situation on land appears to be progressing for both countries. Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (right), Commanding General of the Philippine Army...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana met with newly-appointed South Korean Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-Sup during an official visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Friday, June 3. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left) meets...
The US State Department has called on the Chinese government to abide by the rule of law after it dismissed the Philippine protest on its fishing ban even on parts of the West Philippine Sea. Ned Price, State Department spokesperson, said in a Twitter post Friday thatChina's "unilateral fishing...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. is unfazed over China's rejection of the Philippines' protest on the former's unilateral imposition of a fishing ban in the South China Sea, saying it won't be enforced anywhere in the country's waters. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (PCOO...
China dismissed the Philippines' protest over its unilateral imposition of a fishing ban in South China Sea which covers parts of the West Philippine Sea, saying it is a "normal measure." West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Thursday, June...
The Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest against China's unilateral imposition of a fishing ban in South China Sea which covers parts of the West Philippine Sea. West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) Through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Philippines conveyed its protest to...
The progressive Bayan Muna Party-list has called on the national government–particularly the incoming administration–to be more proactive in defending its exclusive economic zones (EEZs) and territories from China. TIGHT WATCH – Crew members of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra...
The United Kingdom (UK) government will continue to work closely with the Philippines under the incoming administration of President-elect Bongbong Marcos in connection with the South China Sea (SCS) issue. Ambassador Laure Beaufils and President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM Media Office) UK...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) extended assistance to Filipinos in Shanghai, China, as the city remains under lockdown amid threats of Covid-19, the agency reported over the weekend. DFA (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DFA said around 288 Filipinos there received emergency food packs in a...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian expressed hopes that President Duterte will continue to support the two nations' friendship beyond his term. President Duterte and Chinese Ambassador to Philippines Huang Xilian (Photo courtesy of Ambassador Huang Xilian) During his recent visit to...
