DFA rejects China’s explanation on laser attack
The Department of Foreign Affairs does not believe China’s explanation that their coast guard used the laser aimed at the Philippine coast guard ship, which was on a resupply mission …
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Canada, Japan and Australia alarmed by Beijing’s laser attack on Philippine Coast Guard
Many other countries have shown support for the Philippines after a Chinese vessel targeted the Philippine Coast Guard in the Ayungin Shoal, which is part of Manila’s exclusive economic zone …
2005 marine seismic undertaking of PH, China and Vietnam unconstitutional – SC
After 14 years, the Supreme Court (SC) issued a decision declaring that the Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU) of the Philippines, China, and Vietnam which was formed in 2005 and …
BI ready to implement possible restrictions for travelers from China
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that its officers at the different airports and seaports, are ready to implement possible travel restrictions for passengers flying in from China. The statement …
Heightened surveillance raised due to increasing COVID cases in China
The “heightened surveillance” of all health facilities by the Department of Health and other government agencies is now on alert for travelers, especially those from China. In the released Department …
DOH: Restrictions on travelers from China not yet needed
The Philippines does not yet need to restrict those entering here from China, even though the number of severe cases of COVID-19 in that country has dropped, according to the …
AFP to strengthen West Philippine Sea presence after Chinese ‘reclamation’
The Department of National Defense ordered the military to strengthen its presence in the West Philippine Sea, this after China’s alleged activities in the “unoccupied” features in the Spratly Islands …
DOH issues reminders on celebrations this holiday season
Before Christmas comes, there will definitely be Christmas parties and gatherings left and right, as well as people crowding the mall to go shopping. But the Department of Health (DOH) …
West Philippine Sea ‘roadblock’ to joint oil exploration – China
China’s territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea, according to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., have hampered cooperative oil and gas exploration in the region’s vast resource base. According to …
Philippines sends note verbale to China after Pag-asa incident
The Philippines conveyed a verbal message to China following the conflict at Pag-asa Island, the DFA reported Thursday. Teresita Daza, a representative for the Department of Foreign Affairs, told reporters, …
Chavez: China withdraws funding for three railway projects
A Department of Transportation (DOTr) official said the Marcos administration needs to renegotiate for three major railway projects after the Chinese government failed to act on the previous Duterte administration’s …
Next Security Adviser Clarita Carlos will push for ‘critical engagement’ with China
Clarita Carlos, the new National Security Adviser (NSA), said on Thursday that the Marcos government would pursue a “critical engagement” with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) conflict. Carlos …
Victims of Recto Bank incident in 2019 receive P6M in compensation
According to a Department of Justice official, the owner and fishermen of the F/B Gem-Ver 1 fishing vessel wrecked by a Chinese ship three years ago at Recto Bank have …
US supports Philippines’ fight against China’s fishing ban in WPS
On Thursday, the United States backed the Philippines in condemning Beijing’s unilateral seasonal fishing ban in the tumultuous South China Sea. The State Department cited a 2016 decision by a …
Duterte says China might attack PH, Taiwan amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
President Rodrigo Duterte stated on Tuesday that if the crisis between Russia and Ukraine intensified due to the US military’s deployment here, China would attack the Philippines and Taiwan. “Kung …
10 Filipinos in Shanghai, China test positive for COVID-19
The 10 Filipinos in Shanghai, China (who are currently locked down) are now in quarantine after they tested positive for COVID-19. According to Philippine Consul General in Shanghai Josel Ignacio, …
Duterte asks China Ambassador to talk about Spratly Islands
President Rodrigo Duterte informed Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian on Tuesday that the Philippines and China have no dispute and are free to negotiate their overlapping claims in the West Philippine …
Malacañang: Panatag Shoal belongs to the Philippines
Malacañang said yesterday that the Panatag Shoal is covered by Philippine territory and is not included in Chinese territory. Acting presidential spokesperson Martin Andanar made the statement after Chinese Foreign …
China asserts sovereignty over Panatag Shoal
After the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported a “close distance maneuvering” incident involving a Chinese vessel in the vicinity, China asserted its sovereignty over Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal on Monday. Following …
Duterte: China invasion possible if Putin starts nuclear war
If Russian President Vladimir Putin decides to deploy nuclear weapons in the Ukraine conflict, President Rodrigo Duterte has warned of a Chinese “invasion.” Duterte made the remarks amid Russia’s and …
PH overcomes Omicron crisis – Galvez
On March 1, the National Capital Region and 38 other locations were downgraded to Alert Level 1 by Philippine officials, indicating that the country had overcome the threat of the …
Flooding of imported vegetables in market condemned, probed
Smooth and cheap carrots that were found imported from China are now scattered in the markets of Balintawak, Divisoria, and other markets. Vendors say they sell better than carrots from …
P50-M worth of ‘misdeclared’ cigarettes from China destroyed in Bukidnon
Bureau of Customs (BOC) personnel in Bukidnon destroyed an estimated P50 million worth of “misdeclared” cigarettes from China. According to the BOC, the shipment came from China and arrived at …
Hidilyn Diaz recalls moment she defeated China in Olympics
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz is back in the Philippines after winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics. In an interview with “Magandang Buhay” this Thursday via Zoom, Diaz recounted the belief that …
Probe urged on Chinese ships dumping human waste in WPS
Two lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the reports of Chinese ships dumping human wastes in the West Philippine Sea. “Is this Beijing’s disgusting toast to Duterte’s ‘piece of …
Chinese fishing ban also covered the West Philippine Sea; DFA protested
The Department of Foreign Affairs has again filed a diplomatic protest against China over its fishing ban order covering the West Philippine Sea. “China’s annual fishing moratorium extends far beyond …