Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla (File photo) The annual “Balikatan” Exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces will proceed as scheduled next week even as China warned that it will only lead to...
China’s embassy in Manila on Thursday, April 18, belied President Marcos’ pronouncement that he was not aware of any gentleman’s agreement that was reached during the Duterte administration with Beijing. In a statement, the embassy said it even "repeatedly briefed" the Marcos...
The Philippine government on Thursday, April 18, told China "to reflect upon its own actions" in the West Philippine Sea as it did not let pass Beijing's claim that it is the Philippines that is provoking tension in the waters. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issued yet another strong...
China’s “provocative and illegal” action against Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is causing tension in the maritime area, and not the United States’ involvement in the territorial dispute between Manila and Beijing. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Commodore Jay...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla (File photo) The reported increase in the number of Chinese students who have enrolled in Cagayan prompted the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to launch a monitoring activity as fears of espionage were...
China Bank Savings (CBS) has moved up two notches in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ 2023 ranking of thrift banks in the country in terms of total assets and is now the second largest in the industry. From fourth place in 2022, CBS said in a statement that it is now the second largest...
(Unsplash) House Assistant Majority Leader Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong has expressed concern over what he described as the "escalating rhetoric of pro-China personalities" like Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon...
Singapore is calling on parties involved in the South China Sea dispute to adhere to international law as its top diplomat, who is visiting Manila, shared the Philippines' concern over developments in the waters. Singapore, a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), made...
Despite them not seeing eye-to-eye on the issue, Senator Robin Padilla said on Monday, April 15, that he will remain supportive of President Marcos' decisions moving forward when it comes to the country's relation with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Asked to describe the President's...
National Security Council (NSC) Asst. Director General Jonathan Malaya answers media queries during a briefing in Manila on April 15, 2024. He is accompanied by (L-R) Runrio Inc. founder Rio Dela Cruz and Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela. (Courtesy...
President Marcos on Monday, April 15, said that Japan’s inclusion in future Balikatan Exercises, an annual military activity between the armed forces of the Philippines and the United States, is a “good move.” Balikatan Exercise (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) “Now with the...
There will be no more additional sites to which American troops would have access under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), President Marcos said on Monday, April 15. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) Answering...
