Senator Erwin Tulfo suggested that the Philippines should revisit its adherence to the One-China Policy in light of China’s continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “I think it’s high time that we [re]think our position if we must continue to observe this One-China Policy...
The Philippines does not recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state and continues to uphold the One China Policy, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday, Aug. 28. In her opening remarks at a Senate hearing, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored that the 1975 Joint...
China has summoned Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz in Beijing to raise concerns over the Philippines’ decision to ease restrictions on government officials traveling to Taiwan to promote economic and trade relations. (Flags of China and Philippines) “Beijing has lodged...
China has warned it would be "dangerous" to implicate its internal issue with Taiwan in its maritime dispute with the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said that "the Taiwan question is not and should never become an issue between China and...
China said it appreciated President Marcos' reiteration of the Philippines adherence to the One China Principle after he clarified that his congratulatory remark to Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te was only done because of common courtesy. Wang Wenbin, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman, made...
President Marcos congratulating Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te was only a common courtesy, and it does not mean that he was endorsing Taiwanese independence. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy) In an interview with 24 Oras on Tuesday, Jan. 23, Marcos defended his move to...
While China fumes against President Marcos’ congratulatory message to Taiwan President-Elect Lai Ching-Te because of the One China Policy, Filipinos took to social media to stand with the Chief Executive. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications...
The Senate minority bloc on Wednesday, January 17 urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to be cautious over his statements on Taiwan reminding that the Philippines has been strongly adhering to a One China Policy. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III...
China has urged President Marcos to "read more" so he could "develop a proper understanding of the ins and outs of the Taiwan question." Mao Ning, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, made the pronouncement on Tuesday after the President congratulated Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te on his...
The Philippine envoy to China was summoned by the Chinese government to explain why President Marcos congratulated Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te on his victory. The Chinese Embassy in Manila confirmed on Tuesday, Jan. 16, that Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jaime FlorCruz was summoned by...
China has warned against those who are "expressing congratulations" to Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te following his victory for the presidency of the self-governing island being claimed by Beijing to be its own. Mao Ning, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said Beijing already made...
The Philippines said it remains committed to its One-China Policy following the recently concluded elections in Taiwan. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it reaffirms the principles contained in the Joint Communique of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and...
