The Chinese Embassy in Manila has denied that the Mongolian national arrested in Zambales over alleged espionage activities has any affiliation with China. In a Facebook post, the embassy issued remarks from its deputy spokesperson in response to reports that the arrested foreigner was a jet...
The Senate will hold an all-senators’ caucus on Monday, February 23 to discuss the ground rules for possible discussions with the Chinese Embassy on the West Philippine Sea dispute. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disclosed this on Saturday, saying the minority bloc can...
After the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) rebuked the Chinese Embassy 's warning that strained bilateral relations could cost millions of jobs for Filipinos, the embassy appealed to the department to "play a role" in preventing Filipino officials from making remarks that smear China. In a...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has conveyed concern over the Chinese Embassy 's warning that the current row between Filipino officials and the embassy could cost millions of jobs for Filipinos. "The Department of Foreign Affairs notes with concern the Chinese Embassy 's...
Senators on Thursday, February 12 backed calls to replace the Chinese ambassador in Manila after their embassy spokesperson released fresh tirades against members of the Senate, particularly Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said Ambassador Jing...
China’s embassy in Manila urged the Philippines to speak with a “unified and constructive voice” as it blamed Filipino officials for triggering recent exchanges amid Manila’s maritime spokesman’s call for calm and professional diplomatic engagement despite tensions. Chinese Embassy...
The Philippines’ first-ever maritime affairs spokesman has urged the Chinese embassy in Manila to “be constructive in its statements” amid its escalating word war with Filipino officials. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Maritime Affairs spokesman Rogelio Villanueva on Wednesday, Feb. 11,...
Senators have rejected the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s response to the Philippine Senate’s passage of Senate Resolution No. 256 condemning the statements it made against Philippine officials and institutions defending the country’s national sovereignty and maritime rights. Senator Francis...
Malacañang said the Philippines will maintain a “firm but diplomatic” stance toward China amid the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s more confrontational approach to dealing with issues surrounding the South China Sea. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this...
China has declared 16 officials of the municipality of Kalayaan banned from entering the mainland, Hong Kong and Macao in response to their move to declare Chinese Ambassador in Manila Jing Quan unwelcome from the islands. Banned from China are: 1. Beltzasar S. Alindogan 2. Maurice...
China has rejected the Philippine Senate 's resolution condemning the recent public statements made by its embassy in Manila and called it "anti-China." Ji Lingpeng, spokesman for the embassy, alleged that some Philippine lawmakers "repeatedly resort to threats and intimidation against Chinese...
The Senate on Monday, February 9 finally approved and adopted the resolution condemning the statements made by the Chinese embassy in Manila which criticized Philippine officials and institutions for defending the country’s national sovereignty. Senate Resolution No. 256 specifically denounced...
