Philippine News

President Marcos on Wednesday slammed the presence of Chinese research vessels within Benham Rise, saying it was a “clear intrusion of the country’s territory.” Speaking from the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne, Mr. Marcos also expressed concern that the Chinese vessels may be doing something other than research, noting their …

The House of Representatives, acting as a Committee of the Whole House, on Wednesday approved on first reading the resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution’s restrictive economic provisions. The committee voted to endorse the amendment proposals contained in Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 7 after six days of hearings. …

China spurned the diplomatic protest filed by the Philippines, in connection with its recent actions in the West Philippine Sea, warning that it would continue despite Manila’s complaint arising from the latest China Coast Guard (CCG) cannon attack and dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels. The Chinese embassy in Manila said …

This picture taken on January 12, 2023, in Toulouse, southwestern France shows a smartphone and a computer screen displaying the logos of the social network Facebook and its parent company Meta. AFP Meta suffered a highly unusual outage of all its social media platforms on Tuesday with users of Facebook, …

CLASHES AT SEA. In these frame grabs, the Chinese Coast Guard ship 2155 is about to collide with the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Sindangan near Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Tuesday. The Chinese ships also water-cannoned the PH civilian ship Unaizah May 4, damaging parts of it. …

Says ‘illegal, irresponsible’ actions led to collisions, injuries to four Filipino ship personnel China Coast Guard Vessel No. 5205 is shown directing a laser beam at BRP Malapascua on Feb. 6. 2023. The Philippine Coast Guard vessel was supporting a rotation and resupply mission of the Philippine Navy in Ayungin …

The Philippine Coast Guard said one of its ships was damaged Tuesday in a collision with a China Coast Guard vessel during a resupply mission in the South China Sea. Screen grab from PH Coast Guard/ AFPTV MANILA, March 5, 2024 (AFP) – The Philippine Coast Guard said one of …

President Bongbong Marcos on Monday, March 4, sought to debunk what he said was a narrative that the Philippines is “at the beck and call” of the US when it comes to foreign policy decisions. /PCO/ (Eagle News)– The Philippines acts to protect its own interest, including when it comes …

President Marcos addresses the Lowy Institute, a prominent Australian think tank, and emphasized the Philippines’ dedication to peace amidst the complex power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific. AFP President hits China’s sea actions, gets Aussie, ASEAN backing President Marcos on Monday vowed the Philippines would continue to engage and push back …

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Monday said the Philippines wants to solve maritime disputes with China peacefully — but delivered a simple message to Beijing: “Stop harassing us.” Speaking on the sidelines of ASEAN-Australia summit in Melbourne, Manalo defended Manila’s policy of publicizing Chinese maneuvers in contested maritime territory, …