President Duterte ordered the withdrawal of China-made Sinopharm coronavirus vaccines from the Philippines because they have not been granted an emergency use authorization by the country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA). President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his “Talk to the People” on May...
The government is determined to prevent the loss of another territory after coast guard authorities drove away Chinese vessels from Sabina Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, Malacañang declared Wednesday. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque lauded the latest coast...
The Philippines is reaping benefits from its friendly relations with China despite a lingering territorial conflict. President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping (File photo: Malacañang) Amid the renewed tension in the West Philippine Sea, Malacañang has opted to present a list...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has admitted that he used “not the right instrument” in delivering his message to China hours after he apologized to Chinese Foreign Minister and State Counselor Wang Yi for his controversial expletive-laced tweet that grabbed headlines across the...
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives recently arrested 49 foreign laborers inside the factory of a steel company in Maasim town, Sarangani province for alleged misrepresentation. (Photo from BI Facebook page) BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said the foreigners--all Chinese nationals--have work...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ships drove away seven foreign ships believed to be manned by Chinese militias from the Sabina Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. PCG spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo said the incident happened on April 27 while their ships were conducting maritime patrol together...
Senator Manny Pacquiao may have criticized President Duterte for his stance against China regarding the West Philippine Sea, but Malacañang said on Tuesday, May 4, there is no animosity between the two officials. In his virtual media briefing, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque asserted there...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Tuesday said he apologized for his profanity-laden tweet against China only to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and not to the Chinese ambassador to the Philippines. DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. (Twitter/Teddy Boy Locsin) This was contrary to an...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Tuesday admitted he would “deeply regret” losing his “friendship” with Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi over his expletive-laced tweet against China’s continued incursions in the West Philippine Sea. DFA Secretary Teodoro...
Malacañang maintained that President Duterte did not break any law when he had himself inoculated with Chinese-made Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine even if it has not been granted an emergency use authorization (EUA) by the country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Presidential spokesman Harry...
President Duterte chose state-owned and Chinese-made Sinopharm over other coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines because of the recommendation of his doctors, Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said on Tuesday, May 4. President Duterte receives the COVID-19 vaccine from Health Secretary Francisco...
Malacañang denied that China ignored President Duterte's calls for the country to withdraw its ships from the disputed portions of the South China Sea, saying only a few are left since Duterte spoke about the issue. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque (ALBERT ALCAIN/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO/MANILA...
