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...
A Chinese Embassy official has criticized the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for saying that supporting China’s claims in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) while undermining the Philippines’ claims amounts to treason. Deputy Spokesperson Wei Guo of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines took aim at...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos meeting Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan at a recent concert neither reflected the administration 's policy making, nor linked to diplomatic matters, Malacañang said. "Unang-una po, kung dumalo man ang ating Unang Ginang sa mga public consular...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan recently met during a Chinese pianist 's performance in the country. Marcos and the Chinese Embassy in Manila respectively posted a photo of the First Lady and the ambassador together during Chinese pianist Lang...
China has protested the Philippines ' recent move to deploy coast guard vessels and aircraft near Bajo de Masinloc to secure Filipino fishers in the Philippine waters. Ji Lingpeng, spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Manila, said Saturday, Jan. 31, that they lodged solemn representations...
Senator Erwin Tulfo said on Saturday, Jan. 31, that he would subscribe to President Marcos ' "friend to all, enemy to none" approach, once he takes over the foreign relations panel in the upper chamber. Tulfo said this in an interview on DWIZ, following the recent confirmation from Senate...
President Marcos has rejected calls to declare Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan persona non grata over his remarks against Filipino officials. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President strongly said "no" to the possibility of declaring...
Malacañang said any move to declare Chinese embassy officials persona non grata would be treated as a last resort, stressing that such action carries serious diplomatic consequences and must be carefully weighed. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro relayed the...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan would be willing to leave the Philippines if President Marcos asked him to do so. China 's embassy in Manila made the pronouncement on Wednesday night, Jan. 29, amid calls in Manila to recall and declare him persona non grata over the mission...
Senator Imee Marcos exhorted public officials to refrain from intemperate language and public sparring on matters involving foreign affairs, warning that reckless rhetoric could undermine diplomatic efforts and harm the country’s international standing. Marcos, who chairs the Senate Committee on...