2 Chinese ships spotted near Palawan ahead of Balikatan

Faith Agrosino 04/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Two ships from the Chinese maritime militia were seen about 30 nautical miles from the coast of Palawan before the Balikatan exercises this year, according to an American maritime expert. Ray Powell, who leads…

China: Marcos gov’t abandons ‘new approach’ to ease WPS tensions

Dona Pazzibungan 04/19/2024

China claimed they had an “internal understanding” and a “new approach” to ease tension at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea with the Philippines. However, they said the Marcos administration later “abandoned” it after…

Beijing half marathon: Organizers to investigate Chinese runner’s controversial win

04/16/2024

  Beijing, China—Beijing half marathon organizers said they are investigating a widely shared video online that appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China’s He Jie to win. Video clips of Sunday’s race showed the Kenyans…

Solons agree: House must probe Duterte-China deal

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 04/14/2024

LOS ANGELES, United States — Several lawmakers from both the majority and minority blocs of the House of Representatives have agreed on the need to place under investigation former president Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “gentleman’s agreement” with China, …

Marcos to Duterte: ‘What did you compromise?’

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 04/14/2024

WASHINGTON, DC — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he was convinced that former President Rodrigo Duterte entered into a secret deal with China on the West Philippine Sea and demanded that his predecessor come clean and disclose…

China claims sovereignty over Pagasa Island; accuses PH of encroachment

Charie Abarca 04/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — China asserted its sovereign rights over Pagasa Island on Thursday, accusing the Philippines, in return, of “illegally occupying” the area. “This is our waters. I have no other [information] for you,” Chinese embassy told…

Duterte denies he ‘conceded’ anything in WPS deal with China

Charie Abarca 04/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Finally breaking his silence on the issue, former President Rodrigo Duterte denied “conceding” anything in the deal he supposedly forged with China on the West Philippine Sea. In a press conference aired live on …

West Philippine Sea deal with China denied by Duterte

Charie Abarca - @inquirerdotnet 04/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte finally broke his silence over the deal he supposedly forged with China regarding the West Philippine Sea, and he denied making the deal. Duterte said nobody – not even the…

Marcos ‘horrified’ by ‘agreement’ between China, PH on WPS

Luisa Cabato 04/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said he is “horrified” by the idea of the so-called secret agreement between China and the Philippines regarding the country’s territory. According to Marcos, his administration also has no…

Pimentel: Duterte-Xi ‘gentleman’s agreement’ unconstitutional

Marlon Ramos 04/06/2024

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said that the supposed “gentleman’s agreement” between former President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding the West Philippine Sea issue is unconstitutional and should not hold any weight for…

Cebuano triathlete to test mettle in Asian Sprint C’Ships in China

Glendale G. Rosal 04/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of Cebu’s top triathletes, Matthew Justine Hermosa, along with three fellow Filipinos flew to Dexing, China to represent the Philippines in the 2024 Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships this weekend.  Hermosa of Talisay…

Philippines boosts maritime security as China tension rises

04/01/2024

MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered his government to strengthen its coordination on maritime security to confront “a range of serious challenges” to territorial integrity and peace, as a dispute with China escalates. The…

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