The Chinese government told United States to stop increasing tensions in West Philippine Sea after US President Barack Obama, in his remarks during the joint press conference with President Aquino Wednesday, said all reclamation activities and militarization in disputed maritime areas should stop. “The United States should stop playing up the South China Sea issue, […]
USS Fitzgerald in Manila Bay providing ‘general support’ for APEC
The Arleigh Burke-class USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) arrived in Manila Bay November 16 to provide general support for APEC Leaders’ Meeting where heads of state and representatives from APEC member economies and partners are attending. “The ship’s five-day support mission is in conjunction with its routine patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations,” United […]
PNP deploys brand-new vans against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear attacks
The Philippine National Police has deployed its brand-new equipment from United States for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense during Asia Pacific Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting. Four complete sets of Second Line Defense (SLD) Mobile Detection System (MDS) vans and other equipment donated by the United States Department of Energy (US-DOE), through its National […]
China: Japan has no right to make inappropriate remarks on Spratlys
China Foreign Affairs Ministry said today Japan has no right to make inappropriate comments regarding the West Philippine Sea issue. The statement from the Chinese ministry came after Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reportedly said he will be bringing topics on West Philippine Sea issue, specifically freedom of navigation and rule of law, to upcoming […]
Eight militant group leaders facing criminal charges
Eight leaders from militant groups Kilusang Magbubukid ng PIlipinas (KMP), Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN), Gabriela, Anakbayan, and COURAGE are all facing criminal charges in connection with violence leading to severe injuries of two police officers of NCRPO during the president’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 27. The respondents are Antonio Flores, Secretary […]
How to avoid substandard Christmas lights with fake ICC stickers
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is warning Filipino consumers against substandard Christmas lights with fake Import Commodity Clearance stickers. DTI said substandard quality of these lights may make them unsafe to use. Uncertified Christmas lights may cause fire accidents, which may lead damage to lives and properties, DTIA warned. “Christmas lights with fake […]
Japan, Netherlands jointly express concern over actions raising tensions in West PH Sea
The Netherlands and Japan have jointly expressed concern over unilateral action that may change the status quo and create tensions in West Philippine Sea and East China Sea. Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte “share the importance of the rule of law for the international community including the freedom of […]
China wants to meet PH halfway on issue of maritime dispute
China wants to meet Philippines halfway on the issue of West Philippine Sea dispute. “It is hoped that the Philippine side will meet China halfway, implement the important consensus reached by leaders of the two countries during last year’s APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, constructively handle relevant issues and create atmosphere and conditions for the return […]
PH, China foreign affairs heads to hold rare bilateral meeting
China Foreign Minister Wang Yi will be coming to Manila tomorrow, November 10 for a working visit. This is ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting next week where Chinese President Xi Jinping was confirmed to be attending. Wang Yi will be meeting with his Filipino counterpart Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. […]
Chinese President coming to Manila next week for APEC
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s attendance to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting from November 17 to 19 in Manila was confirmed by China Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang today. “At the invitation of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III of the Republic of the Philippines, President Xi Jinping will attend the 23rd APEC Economic Leaders’ […]
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