BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) — The friendly cooperation between China and the Philippines far outweighs maritime differences, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Friday. Zhao made …
Robredo: Philippines should team up with neighboring states to stand up vs. China’s aggression
In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague, Netherlands ruled in favor of the Philippines in its claim on the West Philippine Sea against China. It declared China’s claim as illegal and …
Armed Chinese Ships Chase Philippines’ News Crew in Disputed Sea
The U.S. and Philippines have expressed concern over China’s decision to mass militia vessels in the South China Sea, as a Filipino civilian ship carrying local journalists reported it had been chased …
Philippines warns it could seek US help amid feud with China
The Philippines could seek the help of the United States, with which it has a mutual defense treaty, to protect its interests in the South China Sea, Manila’s defense department said Thursday in a …
Netherlands and Philippines latest to limit use of AstraZeneca vaccine – as it happened
Philippines and Netherlands suspend use of AstraZeneca jab for people under age 60; Australia recommends people under 50 get the Pfizer vaccine Kate Lyons (now), Nadeem Badshah, Yohannes Lowe, Rhi …
Business sentiment up in first half, BSP survey says
The sentiment of business owners in the Philippines improved for the first half of the year, according to results of a survey conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) conducted before the …
Peril of divergent economic recoveries for the Philippines
The Philippines had impressed investment bankers and fund managers … The positive assessment of AEs was based on, one, the successful vaccine programs; two, business adaptation to the challenges of …
COVID-19: Philippines headed for red line, warns WHO
The overall COVID-19 case count in the Philippines is now close to 830,000 … people to keep wearing masks and follow physical distancing and hygiene guidelines. Business owners also need to think of …
Vietnam opposes Chinese activity near disputed sea reef
Hanoi [Vietnam], April 8 (ANI): Vietnam has joined the Philippines in opposing the amassing of Chinese fishing vessels in a disputed Asian sea and demanded that Beijing should cease its violations and …
Philippines keeping ‘options open’ on South China Sea: govt
Tensions over the resource-rich waters have spiked in recent weeks after more than 200 Chinese boats were detected at Whitsun Reef, in the Spratly Islands, where China and the Philippines have rival …