Republic of Vietnam's Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu pays a courtesy visit at the Philippine Coast Guard headquarters in Manila on Jan. 23, 2024. (Courtesy of PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) are eager to finalize a maritime security...
DOHA (AFP) -- Debutant Tajikistan struck twice late on to beat Lebanon, 2-1, and reach the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Monday, Jan. 22, but China's hopes are hanging by a thread after defeat to Qatar. Tajikistan's forward Nuriddin Khamrokulov celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the...
A China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel appears to grab a Filipino fishing boat from a Filipino fishermen off Bajo de Masinloc, Zambales on Jan. 12, 2024. The Philippine Coast Guard said the CCG directed the crew of the boat to return the sea shells he gathered back into the sea. (Courtesy of Wilfredo...
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...
