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TOKYO — While he may be personally “upset” by what has been described as the “hostile” behavior of Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian, President Marcos said he won’t seek the recall of the envoy because the Philippines cannot afford to commit mistakes that may cause “huge trouble.”
Senator Win Gatchalian filed a bill seeking to modernize the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) amid continuing tensions with China in the West Philippine Sea.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will continue to advocate for peace and forge alliances with like-minded countries amid increasing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Saturday.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the government is working to address issues in the West Philippine Sea so it could start new energy exploration projects before the country’s only gas field runs dry.
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his country is working to resolve "exploration issues" in the South China Sea so it could start new energy exploration projects in the resource-rich waterway to meet his nation's energy needs. Marcos, in an interview with Japanese media on Saturday, said tensions in the South China Sea have "increased rather than diminished" in recent months, warning that a "more assertive China" posed a "real challenge" to its Asian neighbours.
(UPDATE) A SWARM of Chinese ships have ventured inside the Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in what a maritime security expert described as an «unprecedented» event.
TOKYO, Japan — Leaders from Southeast Asia and Japan will hold talks this weekend on boosting security ties with an eye on China, as well as Tokyo's contentious efforts on energy cooperation.
BEIJING: China condemned Canada's support for the Philippines over what it said were violations of China's sovereignty in the South China Sea, according to a statement by a Chinese embassy spokesperson in Canada. "The South China Sea is the common home of countries in the region and should not become a hunting ground for Canada, the United States and other countries to pursue their geopolitical interests," the statement said.