The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said that former Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.'s new appointment as Special Envoy to China for Special Concerns would strengthen Manila's ties with Beijing. Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Special Envoy to China for Special...
The local stock market finally made a stronger bounce as funds picked up cheaper blue chips late in the session. The main index rose by 74.18 points or 1.17 percent to close at 6,410.09 as the Mining and Oil sector led the advance although Banks lagged behind. Volume dropped to 385 million...
The way the Philippine government maintains diplomacy in the context of the South China Sea will in the future set standards of how to handle disputes. "It is an understatement that how we govern the myriad of challenges in South China Sea and resolve the disputes will have a defining...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has no verified information whether or not China received an advance report about the resupply mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal last August 5 which ended up with a cannon attack by the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Philippine vessels. A China Coast...
Late buying nudged up the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) benchmark index as investors picked up bargains following steep losses in past days. The main index inched up by 6.72 points or 0.11 percent to close at 6,335.91 as the Services sector did the heavy lifting while the Industrial and Mining...
News of the latest skirmish between the Philippine and Chinese coast guards in the Spratly islands has added weight to a mental drawer in my head regarding the issues surrounding the disputed territory. The territorial dispute between the Philippines and China revolves around 50 small islands and...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) cautioned the public on Saturday, August 12, from getting swayed by misinformation allegedly being peddled on social media to cast doubt on the government’s efforts to protect the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for West Philippine...
Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri on Friday, August 11, said Filipino taxpayers are unwittingly funding China’s illegal incursions and harassment of Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) with the Philippine government’s continued patronage of Chinese contractors in big-ticket public...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has urged China to exercise mutual respect among nations and cease their bullying tactics towards the Philippines. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go (Senate PRIB Photo) Go said it is important to pursue peaceful and diplomatic relations with all...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. intends to sign an agreement with Vietnam that is deemed crucial to both countries amid the problems they face in the South China Sea. (Photo courtesy of PCO) Marcos said the agreement “is going to be a very big step” between the Philippines and...
The local stock market fell after the government reported slower economic growth for the second quarter of 2023. The main index lost 80.79 points or 1.24 percent to close at 6,449.66 as the Mining and Oil counter led all sectors in the retreat. Volume was still weak at 513 million shares...
The Philippines and Vietnam have already initiated talks on an agreement on their territorial claims in the South China Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Vietnam Ambassador Hoang Huy Chung (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. bared this during...
