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ANALYSIS: The bigger picture in Duterte’s VFA outburst

Romel Regalado Bagares*, VERA Files
Posted at Jan 24 05:28 PM

May President Duterte unilaterally abrogate the Visiting Forces Agreement without the consent of the Senate? Read more »

Indonesia’s New Year’s message to China over the Natunas dispute: A game changer?

Romel Regalado Bagares*, VERA Files
Posted at Jan 05 09:31 PM

For the first time, a 3rd party ASEAN member-state invoked the landmark 2016 arbitral ruling in the South China Sea case filed by the Philippines 3 years earlier against Chinese expansionism. Read more »

[OPINION] The Filipino tragedy: The significance of a true pivot

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Oct 14 04:06 PM

There is every reason to support exploring relations with non-traditional allies like China and Russia. Read more »

CA defers confirmation of Philippines' envoy to UN

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 25 10:16 PM

MANILA - The Commission on Appointments on Wednesday deferred the confirmation of Rodolfo Dia Robles as the Philippines’ permanent representative to the United Nations. Read more »

Hong Kong activist seeks US support for pro-democracy protests

Gabriella Borter, Reuters
Posted at Sep 15 08:12 AM

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong said on Saturday he was seeking the support of U.S. lawmakers for the demands of his fellow protesters who have led months of streets demonstrations, including a call for free elections. Read more »

How do you solve a problem like POGOs

Editorial cartoon by Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 21 09:01 AM

In this new "golden age" in Philippines-China relations, money is playing too big a role in our bilateral relations. Read more »

OPINION: Duterte’s SONA speech on West Philippine Sea made matters worse for PH

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Jul 24 12:47 PM

To help save our claim in the South China Sea, we all must pretend we are hard of hearing and we misheard Duterte. Okay, it’s “position”, not “possession.” Read more »

Nat'l security chief rebuffs Carpio: Foreign policy not Supreme Court's business

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 23 05:42 PM

MANILA - Foreign policy does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, the national security chief said Tuesday amid Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio's recent remarks on the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Opposition senators hit government over soft stance towards China

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 12 09:07 PM

MANILA - Several opposition lawmakers on Friday hit the Duterte administration over its soft stance towards China amid unresolved disputes in the South China Sea.  Read more »

Not fair to say China a bully, says ex-DFA chief Yasay

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 24 06:47 PM

Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. said it is the prerogative of a country to bar any foreigner from entering its territory. Read more »

PH foreign policy 'based on national security', says Palace after new China deals

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 28 10:17 AM

The Philippine foreign policy is "solely based on our national security and interest," Malacañang said Sunday following the signing of P633 billion worth of new deals with China.    Read more »

Duterte vows to defend international order as PH joins Belt and Road

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 05:11 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte vowed Thursday to uphold the Philippines' independent foreign policy as the country sought deeper involvement in China's Belt and Road Initiative. Read more »

Estratehiya ng Pilipinas sa West PH Sea dapat nang baguhin: eksperto

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 24 09:27 PM

Ayon sa isang batikang political scientist at defense analyst, kailangan nang ibahin ng Pilipinas ang estratehiya at mga hakbang nito sa West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Alejano warns Chinese money might influence elections

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 25 12:02 AM

MANILA - Senatorial candidate Gary Alejano on Sunday warned of possible Chinese meddling in the country’s elections as Beijing seeks to retain its closeness with Manila after gaining President Rodrigo Duterte as an ally. Read more »

Duterte spokesperson labeled China puppet

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 01 05:58 PM

MANILA - The spokesperson of President Rodrigo Duterte has drawn flak for saying that the Philippines should perhaps “be thankful” to China for the “maritime rescue center” it claims to have built on Kagitingan Reef (Fiery Cross Reef), one of the maritime features being claimed by the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea. Read more »

US still most trusted by Pinoys; Russia, China least - poll

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 14 11:57 AM

Filipinos trust the US more than its strategic rivals Russia and China, according to a Pulse Asia survey released Tuesday.   Read more »

Democrats to probe Trump money ties to Russia, Saudis: lawmaker

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 26 07:43 AM

Democrats intend to probe US President Donald Trump's financial ties to determine whether they are the "hidden hand" driving US foreign policy on Russia and Saudi Arabia, the incoming chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said Sunday.  Read more »

OPINION: China announces operation of weather station in Spratlys prior to Xi’s Manila visit

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Nov 05 12:49 AM

As Manila prepares for the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping two weeks from now, Beijing steps up its control of the Spratly islands in the South China Sea. Read more »

New DFA chief says no 'switching masters' in pursuing independent foreign policy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 28 06:35 PM

Newly appointed Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Locsin Jr. on Saturday vowed to pursue President Rodrigo Duterte's independent foreign policy. Read more »

OPINION: The Rule of Law

Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario
Posted at Sep 27 08:59 PM

The future may be unclear and uncertain today. But fidelity to the Rule of Law and believing that right is might would buttress a truly independent foreign policy. Read more »