China publicizes for the first time what it claims is a 2016 agreement with Philippines

05/04/2024

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — For the first time, China has publicized what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to South China Sea islands. The move threatens to further raise tensions in…

‘Leave Scarborough Shoal,’ PH tells China in latest protest 

05/03/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Thursday urged China to leave Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) and nearby areas right away, following a water cannon attack by the Chinese coast guard on two Philippine government ships conducting…

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…

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…

China bars entry of Pinoys due to COVID-19

Donna Pazzibugan 11/18/2020

China has suspended the entry of Filipinos with valid visas and residence permits, due to the high number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines. Holders of diplomatic, service, courtesy, and crew (C) visas issued by the Chinese…

Chinese Embassy launches COVID-19 unity song days after PH’s sea protest

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - INQUIRER.net 04/25/2020

MANILA, Philippines – The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has premiered a song about the two countries’ cooperation to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, days after local officials filed a diplomatic protest against China’s aggressive actions in the…

Beijing to help in war on drugs

Carmel Loise Matus, Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/21/2016

THE Chinese Embassy in Manila said it is willing to cooperate with the Philippine government in their crackdown on the illegal drugs trade. They issued the statement following the arrest of Zhou Liming, a Chinese national at…

Chinese govt to extend cooperation in war on drugs

Carmel Loise Matus 07/21/2016

THE Chinese Embassy in Manila said it is willing to cooperate with the national government on the crackdown on illegal drug shipments following the arrest of a female Chinese national found carrying 11 packs of shabu inside…

Cebu Daily News Rewind 2015 (Part 2)

Stephen D. Capillas 01/06/2016

A malfunctioning water sprinkler system brought the house down — or rather the ceiling — of a movie theater rented for a corporate event   at Ayala Center  in June last year. Panic also broke out among inmates…

TRIAL AHEAD IN CHINA

Apple Ta-as, Eileen G. Mangubat, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 10/24/2015

The husband and wife implicated in Wednesday’s shooting of three Chinese diplomats in Cebu City will face investigation and a full trial in their homeland. The journey home started yesterday when a police convoy left Camp Sergio…

Mayor Rama: It’s a local crime; charge them here

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/24/2015

IF Cebu city government officials had their way, the two Chinese suspects in the shooting of three Chinese diplomats in a local restaurant would be charged by the police and tried in a Philippine court. In a…

2 SPARED FROM RAPS

Apple Ta-as, Chito O. Aragon 10/23/2015

No charges will be filed by the police against the Chinese couple who are being held  for Wednesday’s shooting of three Chinese diplomats during a birthday celebration in the Lighthouse Restaurant in Cebu City. “They enjoy diplomatic…

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