The governments of the Philippines and Japan on Tuesday signed the loan agreement for the third tranche of official development assistance (ODA) financing the country’s first underground railway …
After threatening to block Binance for months, Philippines does the deed
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered the nation’s National Telecommunications Commission to block access to cryptocurrency exchange Binance, for the simple reason that …
Philippines issues ‘strongest protest’ after Chinese water cannon assault on navy boat
The Philippines expressed its “strongest protest” against China over a water cannon assault by the Chinese coast guard against the Filipino navy in the disputed South China Sea.
‘Dusky rose’ creature bought in Philippines market — and discovered as new species
“In the Philippines, species of (redbait) are caught by bagnet, Danish seine, fish corrals, hook and line, otoshi ami, purse seine, ringnet, stationary liftnet and trawl,” to be sold in markets, the …
Amid heightened tension, Philippines summons China envoy over South sea standoff
The Philippines has called in the Chinese ambassador to express concerns over China’s “aggressive actions” in the South China Sea. This move comes amidst rising tensions following recent incidents.
China says relations with Philippines at ‘crossroads’ amid maritime incidents
China warned the Philippines on Monday to behave cautiously and seek dialogue, saying their relations were at a “crossroads” as new confrontations between their coastguards over maritime claims …
China Accused of Attacking US Ally in South China Sea: What We Know
For the second time this month, the Philippines says personnel were injured by a Chinese force seeking to blockade Manila-held Second Thomas Shoal.
Philippines lodges its ‘strongest protest’ against China over a water cannon assault in disputed sea
The Philippines has lodged its “strongest protest” against Beijing over a water cannon assault by the Chinese coast guard that injured Filipino navy crew members and heavily damaged their boat in the …
China vice foreign minister says relations with Philippines are at a crossroads
China’s vice foreign minister, Chen Xiaodong, said relations between China and the Philippines are presently at a crossroads, and the Philippine side must act cautiously in which way to go.
Philippines minister dares China to put maritime sovereignty claim to arbitration
The Philippines defence minister on Monday dared China to take its claims of sovereignty in the South China Sea to international arbitration following another standoff at the weekend, but said Manila …