US, Germany to stick with Philippines in South China Sea despite political shake-ups
Western powers pledged continued support for the Philippines in the South China Sea on Friday, November 8, even as they face political transitions at home and stretched military resources from global crises.
Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
Washington has repeatedly warned that it's obligated to defend the Philippines, its oldest treaty ally in Asia, if Filipino forces, aircraft or ships come under an armed attack in the disputed waters. From news to politics, travel to sport, culture to ...
China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea 'sovereignty'
China firmly opposes the Philippines' Maritime Zones Act, which it says "severely infringes on" the its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Sunday in a statement.
Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China's vast claims
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims.
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China summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws
China summoned the Philippines' ambassador on Friday to express its objection to two new laws in the Southeast Asian nation asserting maritime rights and sovereignty over disputed areas of the South China Sea,
As Marcos faces the Trump test, can Philippines count on continued US support?
Analysts warn that Donald Trump's transactional style will require President Marcos to demonstrate his country's strategic ...
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The Marcos-Duterte Rift in the Philippines is Getting Nastier and More Personal
The political feud is likely to worsen as the country moves toward the 2025 midterm elections and 2028 presidential election.
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EXPLAINER: How Will U.S. Election Results Affect the Philippines?
A WR Numero survey revealed Trump has a slight edge at 18.2% over Harris at 13.9% among Filipinos—but most respondents are ...
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The Philippines disinformation machine
A study published in 2018 showed that when it comes to the production of disinformation in the Philippines, the notorious ...
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Duterte’s jarring testimony about drug killings in Philippines revives a nightmare for many
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte files his candidacy for a Senate seat in next year’s elections, walking back his vow ...
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Philippine president angers China with new laws
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime ...
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Meet the ‘obese’ political dynasties of the Philippines
The Tulfos and the Villars are getting a lot of attention due to their dominance, or potential dominance, in national politics. The count done by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism ...
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Philippine Ex-President Duterte Says He Kept a `Death Squad' as Mayor to Kill Criminals
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has told a Senate inquiry that he had maintained a “death squad” of criminals to ...
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JK Labajo's girlfriend Dia Remulla Mate not closing doors to politics
MANILA, Philippines — Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2024 Dia Remulla Mate revealed that she's not closing her doors to ...
Philippine coastguard hailed as ‘vigilant stewards’ against China - but why no new ships?
The Philippine coastguard (PCG) will not be getting funding to buy new vessels next year despite the president’s promise to ...
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MILF’s political party files bid for BARMM parliamentary elections
MANILA, Philippines — The ruling political party affiliated with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Friday ...