Chinese vessels spotted on Sabina Shoal — PCG
MANILA, Philippines — Chinese boats were spotted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) while patrolling Sabina Shoal, the agency said on Friday.
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Philippines-China deal: Clashing claims amid 'fragile truce' over Ayungin
MANILA, Philippines — Disgruntled over China's immediate "mischaracterization" of the deal it struck over Ayungin Shoal, Philippine officials now appear to be on a wait-and-see approach on whether their provisional arrangement with Beijing is enough to keep tensions from again flaring up.
Philippines, Malaysia set military drills
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine and Malaysian armed forces are set to hold joint military activities this year and in 2025 as part of ongoing effort to strengthen their partnership in the face of evolving global geopolitical landscape as well as threats to regional security.
Philippines anthem’s Olympic debut
For the first time in 100 years, the Philippine national anthem was played twice in the Olympics when gymnast Carlos Yulo bagged two gold medals in Paris last weekend. But it wasn’t the first time that ‘Lupang Hinirang’ was heard to honor the country. When weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz captured a gold in Tokyo three years ago, Julian Felipe’s 1898 musical composition was also played.
China launches combat patrols near Panatag
BEIJING – China yesterday carried out a combat patrol to test “strike capabilities” near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the South China Sea, a flashpoint area also claimed by the Philippines.
Philippines holds joint patrols with US, Canada, Australia
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines launched on Wednesday two days of joint sea and air exercises with the United States, Canada and Australia, a joint statement said, as Beijing presses its territorial claim over the South China Sea.
Press Release - Sponsorship speech Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
Mr. Chairman, honorable members of the Commission on Appointments, this representation as Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs is privileged to sponsor the nominations and ad interim appointments of fifteen (15) officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Tolentino quits PDP over West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — Citing conflicting positions on issues particularly on the West Philippine Sea, Sen. Francis Tolentino has resigned from the Partido ng Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP), the political party of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is widely acknowledged as a staunch supporter of Beijing.