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China s claims over Taiwan lack a legal basis under international law, says envoy to Switzerland

Taipei [Taiwan], March 9 (ANI): Taiwan's representative to Switzerland, David WF Huang, reiterated Taiwan's sovereignty in a keynote speech in Switzerland, Focus Taiwan reported.Invited by the Swiss think tank Foraus, Huang addressed nearly 200 attendees at the University of Zurich, highlighting recent developments in the Taiwan Strait, including China's adjustment of the M503 flight path.According to Foc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

China s claims over Taiwan lack a legal basis under international law, says envoy to Switzerland

Taipei [Taiwan], March 9 (ANI): Taiwan's representative to Switzerland, David WF Huang, reiterated Taiwan's sovereignty in a keynote speech in Switzerland, Focus Taiwan reported.Invited by the Swiss think tank Foraus, Huang addressed nearly 200 attendees at the University of Zurich, highlighting recent developments in the Taiwan Strait, including China's adjustment of the M503 flight path.According to Foc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

China Warns Philippines Not to Play With Fire Over Taiwan

China summoned the ambassador of the Philippines Tuesday to officially protest President Ferdinand Marcos' message of congratulations to Taiwan's newly elected president.In a post on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, President Marcos congratulated Lai Ching-te, the candidate of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party, on his election last Saturday, and said he looked forward to "close coll.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century.  At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded. READ MORE: Taiwan earthquake: Live updates Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Taiwan ruling party’s Lai takes initial lead in presidential vote

Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's vice president, reaches more than 3 million votes by early evening after polls closed at 4 pm, putting him comfortably ahead of his two rivals.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Taiwan voters rebuff China and give ruling party third presidential term

(2nd UPDATE) 'We've written a new page for Taiwan's history of democracy,' Lai Ching-te Lai says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Yogi Ruiz plans to form own political party

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Former Customs Commissioner Yogi Ruiz plans to create a new local political party in Cebu, aiming to join the mayoral race in the 2025 midterm election. Ruiz stated that the political party, dubbed “Partido Cebuano,” would be established once all documentary requirements are fulfilled and submitted to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

2025 Elections: Cebu logs 5,082 new applications – Comelec

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province has logged a total of 5,082 applications on the first day of the voter registration for the 2025 elections. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Cebu spokesperson Omar Sharif Mamalinta revealed this data on Monday evening, Feb. 12. The midterm local and national elections is scheduled on May 2025. Of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Will China now play a long or short game against Taiwan?

Beijing [China], January 23 (ANI): Following the Taiwanese people's refusal to buckle to Chinese coercion in the January 13 elections, voting back into power the incumbent Democratic People's Party (DPP) with its new leader Lai Ching-te, opinion varies as to what Beijing's next course of action will be. Will China make a precipitative military move against Taiwan, or will it continue its policy of incessant coercion? Chin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Will China now play a long or short game against Taiwan?

Beijing [China], January 23 (ANI): Following the Taiwanese people's refusal to buckle to Chinese coercion in the January 13 elections, voting back into power the incumbent Democratic People's Party (DPP) with its new leader Lai Ching-te, opinion varies as to what Beijing's next course of action will be. Will China make a precipitative military move against Taiwan, or will it continue its policy of incessant coercion? Chin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Philippines reaffirms adherence to One-China Policy after Taiwan elections

The Philippines will continue to adhere to the One-China Policy, the Department of Foreign Affairs said, following the victory of a pro-independence presidential candidate in Taiwan’s elections. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

No Khan do: With the favorite in jail and violence rising, Pakistan s elections look like a problem not the solution

National polls held last week resulted in no party securing a clear majority. However, forming a government is not the key challenge   Independent candidates linked to the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party led by former cricketer and prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan - who was jailed weeks before the elections, on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

No extension of party-list registration deadline – Comelec

The Commission on Elections is not inclined to extend the deadline for party-list groups to file the required manifestation of intent to participate in the 2025 elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Fewer groups seen joining party-list polls

Fewer organizations want to participate in the May 2025 party-list elections, the Commission on Elections reported on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Strong Group suffers heartbreaker in Dubai

Strong Group Athletics absorbed a heartbreaking, buzzer-beating defeat at the hands of Lebanon’s Al Riyadi, 77-74, to settle for a runner-up finish in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship yesterday at the Al Nasr Club......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

SC ruling favors spouse in pension case

Should a spouse who marries a member of the Social Security System after the latter suffers a total and permanent disability qualify for a survivorship pension? Or should a provision of the social security law that says only the primary beneficiaries ‘as of the date of disability’ shall be entitled to receive a monthly pension prevail?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Mga Pinoy na nilindol sa Taiwan, tutulungan – PBBM

Tiniyak ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na makakaasa ng tulong ng gobyerno ang mga Pilipino na apektado ng malakas na lindol sa Taiwan. The post Mga Pinoy na nilindol sa Taiwan, tutulungan – PBBM first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Government to assist Pinoys affected by Taiwan quake – Marcos

The government will immediately assist Filipinos affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Taiwan, President Marcos said yesterday as he expressed sympathy for the people of Taiwan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Taiwan s Navy Chief to Visit US Next Week, Sources Say

Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States next week to attend a military ceremony and discuss how to boost bilateral naval cooperation as China raises threats toward the island, six people briefed on the trip said.While Taiwan and the United States have a close relationship, it is unofficial, as Washington formally recognizes China, not the democratically governed island that Beijing claims as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Philippines will increase military presence in islands facing Taiwan

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024