79% of Filipinos favor US partnership amid heightened tensions in WPS — Pulse Asia
The December 3 to 7 poll, commissioned by think tank Stratbase Institute, showed that 79% of Filipino adults believe the government of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should cooperate with the United States amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea. .....»»
Fishing shelter, pantalan sa WPS pinaaapura
Dapat paspasan ng gobyerno ang pagpapatayo ng mga fishing shelter at pantalan sa West Philippine Sea, ayon sa isang kongresista. The post Fishing shelter, pantalan sa WPS pinaaapura first appeared on Abante......»»
PBBM pinalakas depensa sa WPS
Naglabas ng executive order si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos upang palakasin ang maritime security at maritime domain ng Pilipinas sa harap ng mga banta ng China sa West Philippine Sea. The post PBBM pinalakas depensa sa WPS first appeared on Abante......»»
Marcos signs EO reinforcing PH maritime security in WPS
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order geared at strengthening the country’s maritime security and domain awareness in light of China’s recent aggressive threats in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Executive Order No. 57, which Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin signed on March 25, was released to the media on.....»»
Roque bares Duterte, China agreement to respect status quo in WPS
Roque bares Duterte, China agreement to respect status quo in WPS.....»»
‘Sing nat’l anthem 1,000 times’: Dela Rosa says pro-ICC Filipinos don’t love PH
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos who are in favor of the investigation by the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) should be made to sing the Philippine national anthem 1,000 times to revive their love for the country, said Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Dela Rosa, who was among those mentioned in the crimes against humanity complaint before.....»»
Government urged to release P2.5 billion public transport cash subsidy
The government should release at the soonest the P2.5 billion in fuel cash subsidy to public transport drivers to cushion the impact of high fuel prices, especially with the latest news about heightened tensions in Israel and Iran, a congressman said......»»
Marcos creates maritime council amid escalating tensions in West Philippine Sea
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the strengthening of the country's maritime security and domain awareness as tensions between the Philippines and China escalate over territorial disputes. .....»»
Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
Paolo defends Sara, but gets criticized over their silence on WPS issue
Davao City Congressman Paolo Duterte's defense of her sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, for her silence on the recent tensions in the West Philippine Sea drew more criticisms instead......»»
Roque: Xi, Duterte agreed to keep West Philippines Sea status quo
The Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China to keep the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, a former Cabinet official said yesterday, as fresh tensions surround the WPS due to recent incursions by Beijing that targeted a Filipino resupply mission and a research team......»»
Aboitiz InfraCapital’s West Cebu Estate Earns Recognition as ‘Best Industrial Development in Asia’ at Asia Property Awards
In its inaugural appearance at PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) Economic Estates’ West Cebu Estate clinched the prestigious title of “Best Industrial Development in Asia.” This recognition shines a spotlight on Balamban, Cebu, establishing it as a vibrant global investment hub. The achievement is attributed to the strong economic and social development fostered […].....»»
Declining
In the March 6-19, 2024 Pulse Asia survey, the approval and trust ratings of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr. fell dramatically, an early indication of popular dissatisfaction with his performance, his policies and his recent decisions......»»
2 `bata’ ni Martin Romualdez pumalag sa Cha-cha survey
Kinuwestiyon ng dalawang mambabatas ang resulta ng survey na ginawa ng Pulse Asia kaugnay sa Charter change (Cha-cha) kung saan lumabas na mayorya ng mga Pilipino ang hindi pabor na amiyendahan ang 1987 Constitution. The post 2 `bata’ ni Martin Romualdez pumalag sa Cha-cha survey first appeared on Abante......»»
China blames PH again on raising tensions in the West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — China on Tuesday once again accused the Philippines of making provocations and heightening the tensions in the West Philippine Sea. “On the situation at Ren’ai Jiao (Ayungin Shoal), China has made our position clear on multiple occasions. On this issue, it is the Philippines who has repeatedly infringed on China’s rights, made.....»»
Australian Deputy PM calls actions by Chinese vessels in West Philippine Sea 'serious escalation of tensions'
Singapore, June 1 (ANI): Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has called actions by Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea like the use of water cannons and the ramming of Philippine vessels a "serious escalation of tensions" and stressed that the move is inconsistent with United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the final and binding 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling.Spe.....»»
Forum seeking ways to de-escalate regional tensions
The Philippines – along with other nations – hopes to thresh out ways of de-escalating tensions in the South China Sea at a defense summit here to be keynoted by President Marcos, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday......»»
Guest Opinion: External countries should not escalate tensions in South China Sea issue
by Kin Phea The South China Sea remains a complex issue that lacks simple resolutions and has been distorted bigger than the issue itself in nature. It is essential for members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which may have varying attitudes, to collectively prioritize regional stability. Moreover, external engagements that may exacerbate tensions should be avoided. This is also a p.....»»
25th year of VFA: more countries involved, worsening regional tensions
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – On the 25th anniversary of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the United States (US) and the Philippines, more countries have joined the military exercises in attempts at “containing China and maintaining US hegemony.” From 2018 to 2024, research group Ibon Foundation has seen the most number of participating… The post 25th year of VFA: more countries involved, worsening regional tensions appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Guest Opinion: External countries should not escalate tensions in South China Sea issue
by Kin Phea The South China Sea remains a complex issue that lacks simple resolutions and has been distorted bigger than the issue itself in nature. It is essential for members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which may have varying attitudes, to collectively prioritize regional stability. Moreover, external engagements that may exacerbate tensions should be avoided. This is also a p.....»»