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...
President Marcos on Monday, April 15, made it clear that if any Filipino serviceman would be killed in an attack in the West Philippine Sea, the United States would step in to defend the Philippines. As gray zone operations—or activities that fall short of being called as war—continue...
President Marcos is confident that the recent trilateral agreement between the Philippines, the United States, and Japan would not affect investments from China. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this following his trilateral meeting with US President Joe...
President Marcos thumbed down the idea of entering into a secret agreement with any country, saying all dealings with other nations should be made public to hold officials accountable. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and former president Rodrigo Duterte (File photos) Marcos said this...
China on Friday decried being smeared by the Philippines, the United States and Japan as the leaders of the three nations expressed serious concerns about Beijing’s aggressive actions in the South and East China Seas. China’s embassy in Manila said that the historic trilateral meeting among...
President Marcos told former president Rodrigo Duterte that he was willing to sit down with him to talk about his alleged secret deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the West Philippine Sea. File photos of President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (right) and former president Rodrigo...
President Marcos is optimistic that his trilateral meeting with US President Joseph Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio will result in sustained peace and stability in the South China Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., US President Joseph Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister...
The Chinese government has summoned the Philippines’ envoy to Beijing over supposed negative remarks about China. The Chinese embassy in Manila confirmed Friday, April 12, that China’s Foreign Ministry Director General for the Department of Asian Affairs Liu Jinsong met with Philippine...
