Philippines says its vessel did not illegally enter any space under Chinese sovereignty

10/31/2023

MANILA—The Philippines’ National Security Adviser on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, said Manila’s vessel did not illegally enter any space under Chinese sovereignty and called on China to stop “its aggressive action in Philippine waters”. The remarks came…

China ex-Premier Li Keqiang dies at 68

10/27/2023

BEIJING—Chinese former Premier Li Keqiang died of a heart attack on Friday, October 27, 2023, barely seven months after retiring from a decade in office during which, his reformist star had dimmed. He was 68. Once viewed…

China tells PH to ‘stop making provocations at sea’

Charie Abarca 10/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — China has expressed “strong dissatisfaction” and “firm opposition” to the Philippines’ condemnation of the recent ramming incident in the West Philippine Sea.  In a statement, the Chinese Embassy said Deputy Chief of Mission Zhou…

Bongbong Marcos tells PCG to probe vessel collision in Ayungin Shoal

Jean Mangaluz 10/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday told the Philippine Coast Guard to investigate the collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels in Ayungin Shoal. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marcos led a…

Philippine gov’t summons Chinese ambassador over collisions in South China Sea

10/23/2023

Manila, Philippines —The Philippines summoned Beijing’s ambassador on Monday, October 23, 2023, over two collisions between Philippine and Chinese vessels in the disputed South China Sea, a foreign ministry official said. “We’re making full use of diplomatic processes… available…

Philippines to China: Stop provocative actions in South China Sea

10/23/2023

MANILA —The Philippines repeated its call for China to stop its “provocative actions”, warning that its continued attempts to block Manila’s resupply missions to a disputed atoll in the South China Sea could have “disastrous results”. Jonathan…

Cebu Daily Newscast: China ships hit PH boats doing resupply run in West Philippine Sea

CDN Digital 10/23/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, October 23. China ships hit PH boats doing resupply run in West Philippine Sea A…

China is building up its nuclear weapons arsenal faster than previous projections, a US report says

10/20/2023

WASHINGTON  — A Pentagon report on China’s military power says Beijing is exceeding previous projections of how quickly it is building up its nuclear weapons arsenal and is “almost certainly” learning lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine about what a conflict over Taiwan might look like. The…

Foreign commercial ship in West PH Sea collision operated by Chinese-Korean firm

Maila Ager 10/12/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The foreign commercial vessel involved in the October 2 fatal collision in the West Philippine Sea is operated by a Chinese-Korean firm, senators learned on Thursday, Oct. 12. This was revealed when the Senate…

EJ Obiena honored to get cheers from Chinese-dominated crowd at Asian Games

Lance Agcaoili 10/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines — EJ Obiena not only earned a historic Asian Games gold medal, but he also won the hearts of the Chinese-dominated 80,000 fans at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. The World No.2 pole vaulter admitted that…

Gilas Pilipinas beats China, makes Asian Games finals

Denison Rey A. Dalupang 10/04/2023

Gilas Pilipinas pulled off a huge upset,  coming back from 20 points down to stun host China, 77-76, in the Asian Games men’s basketball semifinals on Wednesday night, October 4, 2023, at the Hangzhou Olympic Centre Gymnasium…

Three Filipino fishermen dead after boat ‘rammed’ in South China Sea

10/04/2023

Manila — Three Filipino fishermen are dead after their boat was “rammed” by a foreign commercial vessel in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The incident happened before dawn on…

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