The Philippines and Canada cannot shy away from the delicate and complex situation in the South China Sea, so both countries must work together to ensure stability in the region, a visiting Canadian senator said. Speaking before select reporters at a dinner reception held by Canadian Ambassador to...
​China does not support President Marcos' move to come up with a separate Code of Conduct (COC) on the South China Sea with some neighboring countries after the latter noted a slow progress in the crafting of an agreement with Beijing and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte encouraged China and other nations asserting claims over the West Philippine Sea to reach a diplomatic agreement through the United Nations (UN) instead of engaging in conflict. FORMER President Duterte (Screenshot from Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa...
The Philippines and Japan confirmed to work closely on issues in the East and South China Seas and other areas of common concern. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Enrique Manalo and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Kamikawa Yoko (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...
​Despite its incursive activities in the West Philippine Sea, China said it has no plans of taking "any inch" of another country's territory as it demanded the United States not to meddle into Beijing's dispute with other countries. Mao Ning, spokesperson of China's Foreign Ministry, issued...
China has warned the Philippines to take its words "seriously," particularly with regard to issues on the South China Sea, as it vowed to do "what is necessary" to protect its interest in the waters. The Chinese Foreign Ministry made the pronouncement on Monday night as the Philippines' Armed...
President Marcos will be visiting the Indo-Pacific Command in Honolulu, Hawaii during his working visit in the United States. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Charles Jose disclosed that Marcos was invited to visit the...
The United States and Australia have tackled China’s aggression against the Philippines in the South China Sea as their leaders met in Washington to bolster alliance for countries in the Indo-Pacific. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Antony Albanese on Wednesday (US time) opposed...
A group of US lawmakers is in favor of conducting more joint patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea as its members called out Beijing's recent intrusion into other states' territory, particularly the Philippines. Members of the US House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs Committee...
Members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must work together in promoting peace, security ,and stability in the South China Sea and the Arabian Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. joins his fellow leaders from the Southeast...
AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo) China's harrassment of Philippine vessels and other aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are a manifestation of its desire to "own" the larger South China Sea (SCS) but this would only remain a "dream" as Philippines will not allow it...
Washington officials have told their lawmakers that the US is prepared to back the Philippines in case of escalation of tension in the South China Sea as they tackled China's continued aggression in the waters, including laser pointing and water cannon attacks against Philippine personnel. During a...
