A map image uploaded by maritime security expert Ray Powell on Sept. 15, 2023 shows the movements of Chinese survey ships in the eastern seaboard of the Philippine Sea. (Courtesy of Powell / X) At least three survey ships from China are monitored in the eastern seaboard of the Philippine Sea, a map...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) welcomed the first holders of the Philippines' electronic visa (e-visa) -- a mother and her daughter who arrived on board a China Eastern flight from Shanghai, China on Saturday, Sept 2. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office...
Three foreigners have been arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for violations of immigration laws, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said. In a statement issued on Saturday, Sept. 2, BI identified the arrested foreigners as Thai national Teerasade Phutthichotiruksa and Chinese...
(Wikipedia) Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga has committed to inform congressmen about the actual magnitude of China’s incursions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Receiving this commitment Wednesday, Aug. 16...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Monday, August 14, maintained that the Philippines had expressed commitment to tow away its military vessel, which it said was "put on record and well-documented." Beijing has not shown yet any proof of such a promise; while President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday, August 8 took to task the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine Navy to undertake surveillance of the vessels in Manila Bay undertaking reclamation activities. Showing photos and a video of the place, Ejercito...
Senate deputy minority leader Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, August 7 said the government should ban the Chinese Communications Construction Co. (CCCC), and its subsidiaries, from operating in the Philippines. Sen. Risa Hontiveros (Senate PRIB Photo) Hontiveros made the call...
The Germany Embassy in the Philippines has added its voice to the growing international uproar against a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ship for firing water cannons at Philippine supply vessels in the disputed South China Sea. China Coast Guard blocked and used water cannon on Philippine supply ships...
China is truly a fascinating country. Over 4,000 years of recorded history have established China’s place in the must-see list of travelers. Its historical sites – the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and the Terracotta Warriors – will always give a strong boost of wonder; its natural wonders...
A US Senator is supporting Washington's continued alliance with like-minded nations, including the Philippines, to counter China's reported "bullying" and aggression in the Indo-Pacific. Senator Rick Scott, member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, said Manila, Seoul, Tokyo, Canberra, and...
The Philippines will benefit from $9 billion in initiatives that would be launched by Washington in response to China's continued aggression and in deterrence to Indo-Pacific threats, a US senator visiting Manila disclosed on Thursday, August 3. Speaking before select Philippine reporters in Makati...
Australia does not believe its strengthened military alliance with the Philippines will necessarily create tension in the South China Sea. Australian Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu said that Canberra's enhanced military partnership with the Philippines, which includes more joint maritime...
