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...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Without a chance for a formal bilateral talk, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met at the sidelines of the ASEAN-Plus Three (APT) Summit here only for a brief conversation that led to an agreement of strengthening ties of both countries. Since...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda is looking forward to the economic windfalls that the Philippines stands to get from two big events that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has been invited to. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr....
A House leader and legal luminary is supporting "100 percent" President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.'s call for a code of conduct (COC) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and in the entire South China Sea (SCS). Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (left) and President Ferdinand...
There will be an extended heavier financial burden on motorists filling up their vehicles with gasoline products next week, as the price of this commodity will rise again by P0.55 to P0.85 per liter, based on the calculation of the oil companies. For diesel products, there could be a marginal...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is off to China next year for a state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Office of the Press Secretary said Marcos accepted the invitation of his Chinese counterpart for a trip to China on January 3 to 5 or 6, 2023. "The Chinese...
