China released over the weekend a portrait of Panatag Shoal (known in China as Huangyan Dao) that included its baseline claim of its territorial sea after the Philippine government passed two laws that affirmed its rights over it. China’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday, Nov. 10, that it released...
Like with the Philippines, countries that are firm in upholding the rule of law in the South China Sea are also working with other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) so they will not lose their voice in terms of calling out aggressive actions in the waters and yield to...
The Philippines will never become "a provocateur" of conflict in the South China Sea despite repeated infringement on its sovereignty. Manila’s envoy to Washington, Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez, promised that the Philippines will always resort to diplomacy and dialogue amid being on the...
Brunei Darussalam, a silent claimant on parts of the South China Sea, said it is willing to work with the Philippines, another claimant state, in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Its envoy to Manila, Ambassador Megawati Manan, expressed Bandar Seri Begawan’s commitment to work...
South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa said that Seoul and Manila are now standing as “a beacon of stability” as proven by their commitment to maintaining peace despite tensions both in the Korean Peninsula and in the South China Sea. At the celebration of the National Day of...
DND Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The Philippines is eager to hold dialogues with China to finalize a regional code of conduct in the South China Sea (SCS), Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said. Teodoro, however, expressed doubts on the sincerity of Beijing to...
President Marcos rebuffed criticisms that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is merely a “talk shop” as he underscored its role in keeping peace and stability in the disputed South China Sea region. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. during the 14th ASEAN-United...
Amid the continued call for a binding Code of Conduct on the South China Sea, President Marcos said the ball is now in China's court, saying it has always been the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that has been pushing for it. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. with House Speaker Martin Romualdez at the ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos (Speaker's Office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez commended President Marcos for his “principled stand” in defending the...
President Marcos called on participants of the East Asia Summit (EAS) to exert "concerted and serious efforts" to resolve disputes in the South China Sea and not ignore China's continued "disregard" for international law and standards. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo)...
President Marcos has described the relationship between the Philippines and Canada as "stronger than ever" as he and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed both countries' cooperation in defense, trade, and other areas of bilateral cooperation. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
President Marcos has called on members of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to expedite the negotiations of the ASEAN-China Code of Conduct (COC) as he lamented how Filipinos are still being harassed and intimidated by Chinese forces in the South China Sea. President Ferdinand...
