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PH must consider ROTC return amid China-Taiwan row: expert

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Updated as of Aug 05 11:38 AM

The Philippines must come up with a new national defense law and consider the return of the ROTC, a foreign policy expert said Friday. Read more »

PH must brace for China's possible 'forcible retake' of Taiwan: analyst

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 04 01:50 PM

The Philippines must be prepared for China's possible "forcible retake of Taiwan," a security analyst said Thursday. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: July 6, 2022

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Updated as of Jul 07 08:51 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Chinese Foreign Minister pays courtesy call to Marcos

Presidential Photographers Division via AFP
Updated as of Jul 07 10:26 AM

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) pays a courtesy call to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (C) in Malacañang Palace on Wednesday Read more »

DFA files another protest over action of Chinese vessels at Ayungin Shoal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 07:53 AM

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday filed another diplomatic protest against Beijing, this time over recent incidents in Ayungin Shoal. Read more »

China intends to keep its 'good relations' with PH under Marcos admin - official

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Updated as of Jun 06 04:40 PM

The Chinese Embassy stressed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s message to president-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for China and the Philippines to continue good relations. Read more »

Made in China

Dean Dela Paz
Posted at May 26 02:06 AM

For decades, it was undeniable that our relationship with Communist China had not only been deeply entangled and as insoluble as a Gordian knot, but it has also been so speckled that judging it net positive or negative becomes a deeply debatable philosophical question. Read more »

Locsin visits China, holds talks with foreign minister

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 04 09:54 PM

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin on Sunday visited China to talk with the country’s top diplomat, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said. Read more »

Pilipinas Debates 2022: Presidential candidates sinagot ang tanong tungkol sa West Philippine Sea

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Posted at Apr 03 10:21 PM

Sinagot nina Norberto Gonzales, Ernesto Abella, at Isko Moreno-Domagoso kung paano makukumbinsi ang mga bansa sa ASEAN na magkaisa para mapigilan ang militarisasyon ng Tsina sa West Philippine Sea, sa ikalawang presidential debate ng Commission on Elections, ang “PiliPinas Debates 2022: The Turning Point.” Read more »

PH urged: Bring China to arbitral court anew, seek damages

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 10:49 AM

The Philippines should seek another arbitral case to compel China to agree to ground rules in the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, former Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio said Thursday. Read more »

PH to lose oil, energy if it doesn't protect Recto Bank: Carpio

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 30 11:56 AM

The Philippines must protect and develop Recto Bank (Reed Bank) as losing it will mean 12 to 14 hours of blackouts, retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio said Tuesday. Read more »

PH can rely on Southeast Asia defense treaty in event of armed aggression: senator

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Posted at Jul 20 12:16 PM

A senator on Tuesday said the Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty would protect the Philippines and its neighbors from armed and economic aggression by calling to their defense several western nations. Read more »

Del Rosario scores Duterte for alleged 'failure of leadership' over West PH Sea

Willard Cheng and Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 12 06:20 PM

Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario on Monday scored President Rodrigo Duterte for his alleged "failure of leadership" and "abysmal" record in asserting the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea over the last five years. Read more »

Xi Jinping says ready to work with Duterte for 'win-win results, mutual benefits'

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 09 09:59 PM

 Chinese leaders have sent letters of congratulations to their Philippine counterparts as the 2 countries marked their 46th year of diplomatic relations and as the Philippines is set to commemorate its Independence Day. Read more »

Gov't urged : Create own map to affirm West Philippine Sea claim

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Updated as of May 31 10:55 AM

The Philippines should conduct oil exploration in its maritime waters and create its own map staking its claim in the West Philippine Sea following increased Chinese incursions, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Monday.   Read more »

Ex-lawmaker, military chief Biazon says National Security Council should meet over West PH Sea issue

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 02:34 PM

Senators must encourage President Rodrigo Duterte to immediately convene the National Security Council so government can finally speak with “one voice” on the West Philippine Sea, former senator Rodolfo Biazon said Thursday. Read more »

Legal analysts: South China Sea arbitral win of PH not a mere piece of paper

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 17 02:18 PM

Legal analysts believe the decision that invalidated China’s expansive claim over the South China Sea is not a mere scrap of paper as how President Duterte described it. Read more »

PH urged to buy submarines to protect maritime domain

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 12:52 PM

A lawmaker on Sunday said government should go ahead with its plan to acquire its first three submarines even after an Indonesian submarine had sunk, killing all 53 crew members on board. Read more »

Philippines rejects Chinese fishing ban in West Philippine Sea

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Posted at May 05 11:37 AM

The Philippines does not recognize China's annual fishing ban that covers the West Philippine Sea, an official said Wednesday. Read more »

9 Chinese fishing vessels remain in Julian Felipe Reef: security adviser

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 05 12:10 PM

Nine Chinese fishing vessels remain in Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea, the country's national security adviser said Wednesday, amid tensions between the Philippines and China over the disputed area. Read more »