BEIJING, China -- China reported its first death from Covid-19 in six months on Sunday as it contends with a rising outbreak despite stringent measures to eliminate infections. The last major economy still welded to stamping out Covid flare-ups, China has enforced lockdowns, mass testing and...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. highlighted the importance of establishing strong partnerships with other nations in resolving major geopolitical issues. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this during...
BANGKOK, Thailand—President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Asia should be the one deciding for its future as he stressed the need to engage both sides in any conflict that arises within the region. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the President)...
The Philippines got the backing of New Zealand in its claims over some parts of the South China Sea after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expressed support for the country’s position. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday Ardern made her pronouncement during her bilateral talk with...
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and US Vice President Kamala Harris called for open communication during a brief meeting on Saturday, days after his extensive talks with President Joe Biden aimed at keeping tensions in check. Harris and Xi met during an Asia-Pacific summit in...
China believes that the Chinese and the Philippine governments "must stick to friendly consultation" as well as "handle differences and disputes properly" on the issues on the South China Sea. The Chinese Embassy in Manila made the pronouncement on Friday following the bilateral meeting and the...
NUSA DUA, Indonesia -- Chinese President Xi Jinping scolded Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in an on-camera dressing down at the G20 summit, an unusual public spat that could further complicate strained relations between the countries. This handout photo released by the Office of the Prime...
BEIJING, China -- Multiple Chinese cities have cancelled routine mass Covid tests this week, days after Beijing announced limited relaxations of its strict zero-Covid policy which raised hopes of China's eventual reopening. COVID TESTING -- A health worker takes a swab sample from a man in Chengdu....
United States Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Palawan—the first time for a US vice president—during her trip to the Philippines, in a move that aims to prove the Western superpower's support for the Philippines in upholding rules-based international maritime order in the South...
After it opposed the importation of 25,000 metric tons of fish until January 2023, a fisherfolk group dared President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to ban imported fish from China. “Nakakabahalang pangunahing pinanggagalingan ng ating inaangkat na isda ay China, ang bansang nangangamkam at...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—South China Sea must not be the source of conflict but of economic engagements and interactions for claiming countries and for the world. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made this encouraging yet strong statement on the hotly-disputed waters as he faced Chinese Premier Li...
With President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s maiden participation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit just about over, House Speaker Martin Romualdez came out with a summation of just how effective the Filipino leader's interactions have been. President Ferdinand...
