China 's embassy in Manila confirmed the Chinese army 's move on Friday, March 20, to challenge a Philippine aircraft that was spotted in the airspace of the Philippines ' Spratly Islands as Beijing found it supposedly intruding into their sovereignty. Quoting a statement from China...
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...
China 's embassy in Manila has opposed the National Security Council 's (NSC) confirmation of a report that authorities arrested several Filipinos allegedly linked to China 's spying and foreign-direct malign influence in the country. "We firmly oppose and strongly deplore...
China 's embassy in Manila is committed to continue promoting dialogue with the Philippines despite recent verbal spats between the two sides following its talk with the legislative branch of the government arranged by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Ji Lingpeng, spokesman for the...
The Chinese embassy in Manila has expressed its gratitude to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for the rescue of an ailing Chinese national aboard a foreign vessel in the waters off Basilan Strait. "Sincere thanks to the PCG for extending timely assistance to a Chinese crew member," Guo Wei,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Tuesday, February 24 she will not attend the Senate’s meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan despite the efforts of her colleagues to hold dialogues with the envoy over his negative remarks against senators. “I will not go to the meeting with the Chinese...
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...
