Senator Imelda “Imee” Marcos on Sunday, July 9, called on the government to equally monitor the entry of American aircraft and Chinese vessels into Philippine territory in order to assuage the already tense situation in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. ...
An Italian navy ship on Saturday, July 8, made a port visit to the Philippines as Rome wanted to assure Manila of its support to freedom of navigation amid various activities in the South China Sea seen as threats to rules-based order. Italian vessel Francesco Morosini arrived at the Port of Manila...
Germany and France have expressed support for the Philippines after another incident of harassment involving China's Coast Guard against its Filipino counterpart right in the country's waters. German Ambassador to the Philippines Anke Reiffenstuel said an "aggressive behavior," particularly when...
 SHIJIAZHUANG, China -- Staff members of the State Grid Baoding Electric Power Supply Company inspect equipment in Baoding, north China's Hebei Province, July 6, 2023. Hebei on Friday renewed a red alert for high temperatures, the highest in China's alert system.(Xinhua/ MANILA BULLETIN)...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Friday, July 7, urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to hold another round of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and bring up the recent incidents of harassment by Chinese Coast Guard vessels roaming the West Philippine Sea. ...
Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros said China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson should stop with the lies and propaganda on the West Philippine Sea. Sen. Risa Hontiveros (Senate PRIB Photo) Hontiveros pointed this out following the remarks made by Wang...
The country is banking on a strong Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to serve as its “bedrock” for stability amid external security threats in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). (L-R) *Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian and Department...
The Pentagon has renewed its call for the Philippines to bolster its military ties with Japan and Australia as China continues its maneuvers in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made the recommendation to Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gibo...
China has justified its coast guard's recent action against the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in the waters off Ayungin Shoal—a move which the United States calls "irresponsible." In his regular press conference, Wang Wenbin, spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said that its coast guard made...
Fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) sees nothing wrong in showing “Barbie” film in the country despite a scene in the movie showing China’s nine-dash line on the world map. China used the nine-dash line to illustrate claims to the West...
Beijing's top diplomat in Manila on Thursday met with Department of Defense (DND) Secretary Gibo Teodoro in a visit that came shortly after another incident of harassment of Philippine personnel in the South China Sea. Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian sat down with newly-appointed Teodoro for talks...
Japan has expressed concern about China's actions in the South China Sea and in the West Philippine Sea as it said the Chinese activities endanger peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The Japanese Embassy in Manila issued the statement on Thursday, July 6, particularly after the...
