The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is not part of any discussions regarding a potential maritime cooperation agreement with China, including rumored plans for joint patrols in contested waters, a ranking official said. “As far as the PCG is concerned, based on my last conversation with the...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has dismissed a reported claim by the Chinese Embassy that a 1990 document excludes Scarborough Shoal from the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), calling it part of a broader pattern of lies. “That letter is not binding...
The Philippines has flatly rejected a letter supposedly from a Filipino diplomat that 's being cited by the Chinese embassy in Manila and being posted on its social media accounts to assert its illegal claim over Bajo de Masinloc. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Maritime Affairs spokesman...
China’s embassy in the Philippines has announced the launch of direct flights between Manila and Chongqing, a Chinese destination now trending on social media for its vertical city. The embassy said Air China will fly direct flights between the two destinations starting May 1. The airlines will...
BEIJING (AP) — While much of the world’s attention is on the Iran war, that hasn’t stopped China from moving ahead with national priorities with global repercussions. Not that China doesn’t care about the war and its impact on energy supplies and geopolitics. But for the world 's...
China Banking Corporation will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 16, 2026 (Thursday), at 4:00 PM in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and remote participation. The in-person meeting will be held at the Penthouse, Chinabank Bldg., 8745 Paseo de Roxas corner Villar St., Makati...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said this on Thursday, March 12 as he again criticized the recent actions of a fellow lawmaker whom he said appears to serve foreign interests. In an interview on DZRH Radio, Lacson reiterated his point as he criticized the pattern of actions of...
China Banking Corporation has scheduled its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 16, 2026 (Thursday), at 4:00 PM in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and remote participation. The in-person meeting will be held at the Penthouse, Chinabank Bldg., 8745 Paseo de Roxas corner Villar St.,...
The Philippines will ensure that the South China Sea will remain a sea of peace and stability following China 's expression of openness to expedite the conclusion of negotiations for a sea conduct under Manila 's chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Both...
Saying he had enough, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson broke his silence and took the Senate floor to question Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on his perceived affinity with the Chinese government and his closeness to Sara and Curlee Discaya, the contractor couple involved in the...
The Association for Philippines-China Understanding Inc., (APCU) is now accepting nominees to award individuals who are promoting good relations between the two sides. APCU held the Launching of Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APPCU 2026) at the Federation of Filipino-Chinese...
China is sharing the same hopes of all 12 Southeast Asian nations to reach within the year an agreement on the conduct in the South China Sea. China 's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, said Beijing has the confidence and the resolve "to reach an agreement as soon as possible" with...
