The Philippines will participate in two major import-export fairs in China this year and has reopened a trade and investment center in Hong Kong to further boost commerce between the two countries. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez announced at the virtual 46th Anniversary of...
The Philippines has appealed to China and the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for full support and sincere cooperation in transforming the South China Sea into a “sea of peace, security, stability and prosperity.” ASEAN (ASEAN.org) Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro...
Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Wednesday, June 9, predicted that China may soon “become the world’s largest economy”, saying that this is one major reason why a strong Philippines-China relations should be maintained. In her message during the online celebration of 46th...
President Duterte has pushed for a "win-win cooperation" to advance the robust partnership between the Philippines and China towards peace and prosperity. President Rodrigo Duterte exchanges a fist bump with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian during the ceremonial turnover of...
On June 9, 1975, President Ferdinand Marcos, accompanied by his family members and Cabinet officials, together with Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, signed the Joint Communique establishing diplomatic ties between the two countries. The historic signing was held at the hospital where the seriously ill...
Senator and boxing champ Manny Pacquiao needs to “study first” before he criticizes foreign policies and inactions in the government, President Duterte said on Tuesday, June 8. Senator Manny Pacquiao and President Rodrigo Duterte (Senate PRIB/Albert Calvelo/Malacañang) “I don’t want to...
The Department of National Defense (DND) should explore the feasibility of restructuring the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with additional forces to boost the country’s maritime defense. Senator Risa Hontiveros said this proposal may be worth considering in light of China’s continuous...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday expressed frustration at the government’s lack of attention to calls to conduct a security audit on Dito Telecommunity, saying the National Security Council (NSC) should pursue one in the interest of the Filipino people. Hontiveros reiterated the entry of Dito...
Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio is rallying Filipinos to push President Duterte to fight for their sovereign and economic rights in the West Philippine Sea. During a recent webinar entitled “Patriyotiko: Fight for Filipino Sovereignty” in which he was the guest...
The United States has reaffirmed its “deep commitment” to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) of which the Philippines is a key member, and vowed to challenge China on issues such as human rights and the South China Sea, and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region. US Deputy...
Senator Francis Tolentino proposed the mandatory use of the names "West Philippine Sea" or "Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas" to refer to the western part of the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). TIGHT WATCH – Crew members of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra monitor the...
The Philippines has called for a "united front" to address challenges to the peace and stability in the region amid its protest against the continued stay of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea. TIGHT WATCH – Crew members of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra monitor the...
