The improving bilateral relations between the US and the Philippines, which weakened during the past administration, is not a "counterbalance" to the also strengthening partnership between China and the Philippines. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson made the clarification on...
China does not oppose the Philippines’ strengthened military cooperation with the US amid disputes over the South China Sea, which earned the concern of the Western power. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said Tuesday that China “has no objection” with regards to the...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan said on Monday, Oct. 3, that the city government has issued four city resolutions acknowledging the feats and honor given to the country by the World's No. 3 Pole Vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena and gave him P300,000 to help him in his...
The Philippines is working together with “like-minded” countries such as the United States of America to protect its maritime interests in the South China Sea (SCS), particularly the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in Charge Jose Faustino Jr....
NEW YORK, USA — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he would prefer any approach that will work in resolving the South China Sea maritime dispute. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. talks to the media as he concludes his six-day working visit to New York on September 23,...
NEW YORK, USA — As China continues to claim a "territory that belongs to the Philippines," President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. believes that Manila's ties with Washington are vital to resolving the issue in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with...
NEW YORK, USA — United States President Joseph Biden is seeking a lengthy discussion on the South China Sea dispute and other issues that greatly concern the Philippines. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. holds a bilateral meeting with US President Joseph Biden in New York City on...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his US counterpart, President Joseph Biden, will meet on Friday (Thursday in New York) to discuss various matters, most importantly the hotly contested South China Sea. The White House made the confirmation as it said it would be Biden’s “first...
Alex Eala (AFP) By Nikole Javier Alex Eala has set her sights on joining the Women’s Tennis Association tour after her historic US Open juniors’ singles title in New York last Sunday, Sept 11. With three juniors Grand Slam titles under her name—two of which were from the doubles category...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to bring up several concerns of the Philippines during his participation in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) next week, but it is still not clear if he will assert the country’s position on the West Philippine Sea. What the Department of...
Part 2 Finding adventure with the flavor of the history of faith in Israel Different places in Israel to visit if adventure is what you seek! Israel continues to attract tourists because it is known as the Holy Land. For Christians, Israel is where they celebrate their faith by visiting the...
SINGAPORE The Philippines and Singapore are one in calling all parties involved to work together to complete the much-awaited South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC) to ensure peace and stability in the region. Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
