Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Facebook) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace.Barbers slammed China on Thursday, Jan. 18, after it had condemned President Marcos’ congratulatory remarks to the newly-elected president of...
The Philippines and China have agreed to start talks on possible academic exchanges on marine scientific research between Filipino and Chinese nationals. Both sides have also agreed to improve their maritime communication mechanisms, including communication between their foreign...
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on Thursday, Jan. 18 warned the public about the potential risk posed by the launch of China’s Long March 7 rocket. Estimated drop zone area for expected unburned debris from Long March 7. (PhilSA) PhilSA confirmed the rocket launch on Jan. 17, with expected...
DOHA (AFP) -- Host and defending champion Qatar on Wednesday, Jan. 17, was the first team to reach the Asian Cup knockout rounds, but China will need to fight it out to join them after successive 0-0 draws. Qatar's forward Akram Afif (AFP) Qatar was left red-faced after losing all three games at...
While China fumes against President Marcos’ congratulatory message to Taiwan President-Elect Lai Ching-Te because of the One China Policy, Filipinos took to social media to stand with the Chief Executive. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications...
DND SEcretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. called out China after its foreign affairs spokesperson insulted President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over the latter's congratulatory remarks to Taiwan's new President. Teodoro found it...
The Senate minority bloc on Wednesday, January 17 urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to be cautious over his statements on Taiwan reminding that the Philippines has been strongly adhering to a One China Policy. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III...
China has urged President Marcos to "read more" so he could "develop a proper understanding of the ins and outs of the Taiwan question." Mao Ning, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, made the pronouncement on Tuesday after the President congratulated Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te on his...
The Philippine envoy to China was summoned by the Chinese government to explain why President Marcos congratulated Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te on his victory. The Chinese Embassy in Manila confirmed on Tuesday, Jan. 16, that Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jaime FlorCruz was summoned by...
China has warned against those who are "expressing congratulations" to Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te following his victory for the presidency of the self-governing island being claimed by Beijing to be its own. Mao Ning, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said Beijing already made...
The local stock market continued to rise as investors position for the new year amid rate cut expectations. The main index hiked 37.27 points or 0.56 percent to close at 6,680.45 with the Mining and Oil sector leading the advance. Volume amounted to 460 million shares worth P5.82 billion as...
The Philippines said it remains committed to its One-China Policy following the recently concluded elections in Taiwan. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it reaffirms the principles contained in the Joint Communique of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and...
