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...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reaffirmed the robust alliance between the two countries, pledging to further enhance their defense cooperation amid an “imminent threat” from China. The two defense...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Friday, May 30 rejected China’s claim of sovereignty over Spratly Islands saying it has no basis in making such declaration. “Sandy Cay, also known as Pag-asa Cay 2, and the nearby Pag-asa Island are part of the Kalayaan Group of...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Thursday, May 29, that the Philippines will continue to conduct maritime security operations and research activities in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), which includes the Pag-asa Island and Pag-asa Cays, despite claims by China. ...
Australian Ambassador to Manila Hae Kyong Yu reminded the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to ensure that a more binding Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea will also protect the rights of non-ASEAN members like Australia in using the critical waterways. ...
The 5th Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APPCU) named the 12 laureates for this year’s awarding ceremony of personalities and individuals who greatly contributed in pushing forward Philippines-China understanding and bilateral relations. APPCU Chairman Raul Lambino (right)...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) expressed confidence on Monday, May 26, that the civilian convoy of the civic-society group Atin Ito Coalition will not be subjected to water cannon harassment by Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Despite its notoriety for firing water cannon at...
A multi-national task force composed of service members from countries belonging to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is sailing to the Indo-Pacific region soon in response to China’s growing aggression, according to a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) officer. The task force includes an...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) denied on Friday, May 23, the claim by China that it supervised the military’s recent rotation and resupply (Rore) mission to BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement, the AFP said that it does...
The Philippines has expressed grave concern over the recent "aggressive actions and unlawful interference" of China Coast Guard against Philippine civilian public vessels in the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, the National Maritime Council (NMC) said it was "deeply regrettable" that the...
BEIJING (AP) — China will allow visa-free entry for nationals of five Latin American countries for one year to boost closer connections with the region. Starting June 1, citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay will be allowed to enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, China...
“Don’t mess with us.” This was the stern warning given by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Armed Forces to provocateurs in the Indo-Pacific region as they officially wrapped up the 40th edition of the Balikatan Exercises—their largest annual joint military...
