China wants countries in Asia to “uphold strategic independence” and resist “external interference” amid challenges that may threaten peace and stability in the region, Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian said on Tuesday, April 4. In a Facebook post, the envoy mentioned the “changes...
Following the announcement of more Philippines sites where US troops would have access to, Washington said it was not seeking to establish permanent military bases in the country. Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, said that while the public should expect an "increase of rotation...
A fifth site for the expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and United States was supposed to be established in Subic, Zambales but it was not approved due to “political sensitivities,” a top defense official disclosed. Senior Undersecretary...
The expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States (US) is practically transforming the former into an "American colony" once again. Thus, said House Deputy Minority leader and ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro in a statement on...
The four new bases in the Philippines where US troops will have access to under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) will allow forces of both countries to "seamlessly" address various challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The US Department of Defense made the remark on Monday...
The oil spill emanating from the sunken motor tanker (MT) Princess Empress is feared to have reached Coron, Palawan, based on satellite imagery from a United States (US)-based science agency. In a press briefing Monday, April 3, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced that a possible oil slick...
The consul general of the United States (US) Embassy in the Philippines said that the visa application processing was “almost” back to normal levels after several months of backlogs created by the Covid-19 pandemic and other factors. Mark McGovern, consul general of the US Embassy in Manila,...
WASHINGTON, United States- President Joe Biden on Friday called for Russia to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is being held on espionage charges, while rebuffing a call from the paper's editorial board to expel Russian journalists from the United States. Asked by White...
WASHINGTON, United States- The United States on Thursday condemned Russia's detention of an American journalist writing for The Wall Street Journal and said it was seeking consular access. US officials said they were in touch with the family of detained journalist Evan Gershkovich as well as the...
Although the Philippine government is endorsing the United States (US)-led Summit for Democracy Declaration to affirm the country’s “unwavering commitment to upholding our democratic values and principles,” it “disassociates” itself from the declaration’s reference to the International...
VATICAN CITY, Holy See - Pope Francis offered condolences Wednesday to the Nashville school devastated by a deadly shooting, condemning the "senseless act of violence" and urging the community to have faith faced with "unspeakable evil". A telegram signed by Vatican Secretary of State Pietro...
WASHINGTON, United States - President Joe Biden on Wednesday opens his second "Summit for Democracy" with pledges of nearly $700 million in funds and a joint alliance against surveillance technology as US concern mounts over China and Russia. Hoping to show a more global front after his US-focused...
