The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US Indopacom) carried out their 10th bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to deepen operational coordination amid flaring tension in disputed waters with China. The latest...
The Department of National Defense (DND) denounced on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the “dangerous and inhumane” actions by Chinese maritime forces against Filipino fishermen near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal where three civilians were injured. DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said China Coast Guard (CCG) and...
The Philippines has issued a demarche to the Chinese Embassy in Manila over the firing of water cannon to Filipino fishermen near Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. The demarche was issued through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, Dec. 15. "We are giving a demarche to the...
Foreign countries have conveyed their concern over the recent water cannon attack made by China Coast Guard against Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea. The United States, Canada, Australia, and Germany have issued their respective statements over China 's action at sea. United...
Residents in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan were alarmed after hearing loud explosions and rumblings which were linked to a rocket launch by China, the military said on Saturday, Dec. 13. According to Western Command (WESCOM), the acoustic events occurred around 7:13 a.m. to 7:14 a.m. last Friday,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros denounced on Sunday, December 14, China’s latest attack on Philippine vessels saying the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia should be held accountable for the water cannon blasts. “I strongly denounce China’s relentless aggression against our...
Three fishermen were injured after Chinese vessels fired water cannons and carried out dangerous maneuvers against Filipino fishing boats near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) revealed Saturday, Dec. 13. PCG spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela said...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Friday, Dec. 12, voiced serious concern over China’s repeated radar illumination targeting Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) aircraft while they were flying over international waters near Okinawa Prefecture. According to the Japanese Embassy in the...
President Marcos received the credentials of Chile’s and China’s newly designated ambassadors, emphasizing the Philippines’ intent to strengthen long-standing partnerships while managing sensitive issues with transparency and diplomacy. In a ceremony at Malacañang, the President welcomed...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro welcomed Chinese Ambassador-designate Jing Quan, who arrived in Manila over the weekend. The DFA chief welcomed Jing in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “We discussed (Philippine)-(China) ties and our shared interest in dialogue,...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration may have softened its language on China to maintain a fragile truce in their trade war, but Congress is charging ahead with more restrictions in a defense authorization bill that would deny Beijing investments in highly sensitive sectors and reduce U.S....
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council has adopted a resolution commending former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration and the government of China for the construction of the Bucana Bridge here. The resolution, delivered during a privilege speech by Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairman of...
