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...
Amid reports of shadowing and dangerous maneuvers experienced by various vessels in the South China Sea, China said Saturday, Jan. 13, "there is never any issue with freedom of navigation" in the contested waterway. According to the Chinese Embassy in Manila, the current situation in the South...
The recent joint maritime activity between the Philippines and the US “does not target any third country," the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday, amid concerns that it was both countries’ supposed muscle flexing and provocation in the South China Sea. DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita...
​China said it is willing to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to be able to meet the set target for the conclusion of a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea. Beijing's pronouncement was a welcome development for the five other claimants...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has told Germany’s top diplomat that countries outside of the region could not meddle in the South China Sea dispute after the latter said the current sea row is also a concern for Europe. "No non-regional country has the right to interfere in the...
Germany's top diplomat on Thursday, Jan. 11, said the "world does not need another crisis" as she noted the "tensions that are rising too" in the Indo-Pacific region. In a press conference after bilateral talks with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo, German Foreign...
Indonesia has committed to work with the Philippines and other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to expedite the crafting of a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea amid continued tension in the waters. Following the 7th Philippine-Indonesia Joint Commission for...
Senator Raffy Tulfo on Sunday, January 7 scored the government’s move to the import modern jeepney units from China in a bid to replace the iconic ones in the Philippines as part of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization program (PUVMP). Tulfo said the project reeks of corruption,...
United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson believes that the alliance between the Philippines and the United States is “stronger than ever” as she met with the country’s top defense officials amid China’s demands for both countries to stop their military activities in the West...
Philippine Navy ship BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS-15) sails in the West Philippine Sea as part of the second Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) between the AFP and the US Indo-Pacific Command held from Jan. 3 to 4, 2024. (Photo: AFP) The Philippine government expressed openness to resolve its...
China has called the recent joint maritime activity of the Philippines and the US in the South China Sea as "provocative", even as it conducted a similar exercise in the contested waters. After the Philippine and US navies held a two-day Maritime Cooperative Activity to bolster regional security...
The Philippines and the US are starting the year with another maritime activity in the South China Sea as they commit to bolster regional security and stability in the contested waters. Three vessels from the Philippines and four from the US started conducting on Wednesday, Jan. 3, their two-day...
