DFA junks Beijing’s ‘10-dash line’ map: ‘China should ‘act responsibly’

John Eric Mendoza 08/31/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has dismissed Beijing’s 2023 standard map. The map now has a “10-dash line” covering the eastern section of Taiwan and most of the West Philippine Sea. DFA urges…

China’s new ‘10-dash line’ map incorporates Taiwan, most of West PH Sea

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter 08/31/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The People’s Republic of China has released the 2023 edition of its standard map. It now includes parts of self-ruled Taiwan and most of the West Philippine Sea. A “ten-dash line” has been added…

Russian ships return from joint Pacific patrolling with Chinese ships

Reuters 08/27/2023

A detachment of Russia’s navy warships returned from more than three weeks of joint-patrolling of the Pacific Ocean with Chinese navy ships, the Russian Interfax news agency reported on Sunday. Warships of Russia’s Pacific Fleet, together with…

Dutertes’ silence on BRP Sierra Madre’s removal speaks volumes — solon

Jean Mangaluz 08/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker on Monday cast suspicion on former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding which Philippine leader had supposedly promised China that the Philippines would remove BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal. ACT Teachers party-list Representative…

United States, Japan, South Korea condemn ‘dangerous and aggressive actions’ by China

08/19/2023

CAMP DAVID, Maryland — The United States prevailed on Japan and South Korea on Friday to use their strongest language yet in a joint statement to condemn China’s “dangerous and aggressive actions” in the South China Sea.…

PH warns China: If your boats will encroach on WPS, we’ll enforce the law

Zacarian Sarao 08/18/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Philippines is asking China to prevent Chinese fishing vessels from encroaching on Philippine jurisdiction, specifically, the West Philippine Sea. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) made the pronouncement after China lifted its annual fishing ban…

China tells PH after water cannon attack: ‘Confrontational attitude won’t do anyone good’

Charie Abarca 08/14/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Chief of Mission of the Chinese Embassy in Manila Zhou Zhiyong said adopting a “confrontational attitude” will not help resolve the disagreements over the West Philippine Sea. This after the Chinese Coast Guard…

US, Japan to develop hypersonic missile interceptor–Yomiuri

Reuters 08/13/2023

TOKYO — Japan and the U.S. will agree this week to jointly develop an interceptor missile to counter hypersonic warheads being developed by China, Russia and North Korea, Japan’s Yomiuri newspaper said on Sunday. The agreement on…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Reah Mae Tocmo’s friend, Jewel Smith, denies knowledge on killing

CDN Digital 08/08/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, August 8. Reah Mae Tocmo’s friend, Jewel Smith, denies knowledge on killing Jewel Smith, one…

Senators stunned to learn PMA cadets study in Beijing Military Academy

Maila Ager 08/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines—Senators want the Philippines to limit its dealings with China following its latest harassment in waters within the country’s exclusive economic zone. At a Senate hearing on Monday, Senator Raffy Tulfo asked Department of National Defense…

Robin Padilla revives call for mandatory ROTC after China’s water cannon attack

Maila Ager 08/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines—The latest water cannon attack by the China Coast Guard  against  Philippine vessels has prompted   Senator  Robinhood Padilla to revive his call for a mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)  program. At a hearing in…

Marcos says another note verbale sent to China after water cannon attack

Jean Mangaluz 08/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday revealed another note verbale was sent to China following the water cannon attack on Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). He also said Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique…

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