China vaccine closer to conducting PH trials
China vaccine closer to conducting PH trials.....»»
European body out to make seas safer
The European Union expressed interest in working more closely with the Philippines in making the seas safer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday. Von der Leyen met yesterday in Malacañang with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for bilateral talks, where she underscored that the world’s geopolitical landscape is changing and becoming more dangerous. “We are ready to strengthen cooperation with the Philippines on maritime security in the region by sharing information, conducting threat assessments, and building the capacity of your coast guard,” Von der Leyen said in a joint statement with Marcos. She also discussed the EU’s position on the court decision that threw out China’s claims in the South China Sea. “The European Union underlines that the 2016 award of the arbitral tribunal on the South China Sea is legally binding and that it provides the basis for peacefully resolving disputes between the parties,” Von der Leyen said. “We are ready to strengthen cooperation with the Philippines on maritime security in the region by sharing information, conducting threat assessments, and building the capacity of your National Coast Watch System and your Coast Guard,” she added. Von der Leyen said the EU and the Philippines share a common interest in a free and open Indo-Pacific, and the EU is committed to upholding the rules-based international order. She stressed that the EU is concerned about the rising tensions in the region and that it is ready to work with the Philippines to address these challenges. Von der Leyen then called for closer security cooperation between the European Union and the Philippines in the Indo-Pacific region. She pointed out the EU has been working for a free and open Indo-Pacific because “an Indo-Pacific free from threats of coercion is key to all of our stability, peace and the prosperity of our people.” She said the global geopolitical landscape is changing and that authoritarian leaders are showing that they are willing to act on their threats. She cited Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine as an example of this. “Security in Europe and security in the Indo-Pacific are indivisible,” she said. “Challenges to the rules-based order in our interconnected world affect all of us.” Marcos and Von der Leyen also discussed ways to promote economic cooperation and investments in the Indo-Pacific region. “We have a broad roadmap to bring our partnership to the next level,” Von der Leyen said. “Let’s use the great momentum we have in our relationship.” The post European body out to make seas safer appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
China vaccine closer to conducting PH trials
China vaccine closer to conducting PH trials.....»»
Measles vaccine drive launched in BARMM
The Department of Health is conducting a non-selective immunization program against measles in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to contain an outbreak......»»
WPS tension: Chinese vessel blocks PH research ship
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel again made “dangerous maneuvers” on Thursday and tried to block a Philippine fishery vessel carrying marine scientists conducting research in the West Philippine Sea or WPS. Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the WPS, told a press briefing on Friday that CCG vessel 5204 crossed the.....»»
Philippines says boats damaged, crew injured in incident with Chinese vessels
China Coast Guard ships collided with and fired water cannons at Philippine boats conducting a resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea, causing minor damage and injuries, authorities said Tuesday......»»
Economic Watch: China s travel boom buoys global expectations
BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- As the eight-day Spring Festival holiday draws closer, global tourist destinations are keen to attract Chinese holidaymakers, with high hopes for a tourism boom. In a video message last week, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin extended a warm welcome to Chinese tourists, as they had been the largest source of inbound tourism for the country. The prime minister expressed hopes that C.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
TURNING POINT: One China Bully Principle
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 23 January) – President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (PBBM) was called out recently by Beijing for congratulating Lai Ching, the newly elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The People’s Republic of China (PRC) was visibly irked by PBBM for expressing closer collaboration with Taiwan to advance mutual interest. The […].....»»
DFA says PH committed to ‘One China policy’ after Marcos congratulates Taiwan’s president-elect
In a statement, the DFA said the message of Marcos was “his way of thanking” Taiwan for hosting nearly 200,000 overseas Filipino workers and conducting a “successful democratic process.” .....»»
Manila Says Two Chinese Vessels Shadowed Philippine, US Ships
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Two Chinese navy vessels shadowed Philippine and U.S. ships conducting joint patrols in the South China Sea, the Philippine military said on Thursday, as tensions flare in the region over disputed territorial claims.'We confirm the presence of two PLA-N [People's Liberation Army Navy] vessels from a distance shadowing the participants of the Maritime Cooperative Activity,' said Xerxes Trini.....»»
Manila Says Two Chinese Vessels Shadowed Philippine, US Ships
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Two Chinese navy vessels shadowed Philippine and U.S. ships conducting joint patrols in the South China Sea, the Philippine military said on Thursday, as tensions flare in the region over disputed territorial claims.'We confirm the presence of two PLA-N [People's Liberation Army Navy] vessels from a distance shadowing the participants of the Maritime Cooperative Activity,' said Xerxes Trini.....»»
Lawmaker: China conducting ‘creeping invasion’ of Philippines
China is involved in a “creeping invasion” of the Philippines through massive real estate acquisition using laundered money, Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said yesterday......»»
Philippines, US vow closer coordination amid worsening China acts
With China becoming bolder in harassing Filipinos and committing illegal activities in Philippine territorial waters, top military officials of the Philippines and the United States held a teleconference last Monday to discuss the need for them to work more closely in addressing pressing security issues in the region......»»
China ship hits PH vessels on humanitarian drive with water cannon in West PH Sea
PALAWAN, Philippines — China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels fired water cannons anew “at least eight times” at Philippine civilian ships conducting a humanitarian mission for Filipino fishermen off Scarborough Shoal on Saturday morning, the National Task Force on West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said. China used its water cannons against the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic.....»»
Rookie pro Zhang closer to maiden victory
HAIKOU, China, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Rookie pro Michelle Zhang Yunxuan moved a step closer to her goal of getting her maiden win on home soil on Saturday as the Chinese carded a four-under 68 for a two-shot lead after two rounds in Hainan Island. Following a wet and windy opening round at Sandbelt Trails, the Mission Hills Resort Haikou No. 2 course, the 19-year-old Zhang was seven-under 137 at the RMB800,000 China.....»»
Rookie pro Zhang closer to maiden victory
HAIKOU, China, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Rookie pro Michelle Zhang Yunxuan moved a step closer to her goal of getting her maiden win on home soil on Saturday as the Chinese carded a four-under 68 for a two-shot lead after two rounds in Hainan Island. Following a wet and windy opening round at Sandbelt Trails, the Mission Hills Resort Haikou No. 2 course, the 19-year-old Zhang was seven-under 137 at the RMB800,000 China.....»»
Countries queue for joint Phl patrols
The Philippines is considering multilateral patrols with other nations by next year, aside from the country’s maritime cooperative activities with the United States and Australia, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said Monday. But even without its allies, Brawner said the Philippines will continue its unilateral maritime and air patrol in its exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea amid China’s encroachment “as it is our responsibility.” “But the joint maritime and air patrols with our allies and our partners will continue, we just don’t know for now how frequent they will be and also maybe the extent of our patrols, but we are working on that. We are constantly talking to our allies and partners,” he said. Brawner said many countries have signified an interest in conducting joint patrols with the Philippines. “They are also very much willing to conduct and to continue conducting this joint maritime and air patrols with the US in the West Philippine Sea,” he noted. “Aside from the bilateral joint exercises and joint operations that we are doing, there are also some countries who are expressing their desire to conduct this joint maritime and air patrols not just bilaterally but multilaterally,” he added. Brawner said they have yet to start the planning and preparation for the multilateral patrols. The safety of all patrol participants is a top concern, he added. The Philippines last week held joint MAC patrols with the United States and Australia, with Chinese military assets constantly shadowing the allies, whether on air or sea. The AFP chief said China’s activities during the MCAs were as expected. “I don’t think it was unusual, in fact, it happened this year, in May of this year, when US aircraft were flying over the South China Sea and they also encountered Chinese PLA (People’s Liberation Army) aircraft circling them so this is not the first time this happened,” said Brawner. He cited the US-PLA encounter in relation to Sunday’s incident in which two Chinese fighter jets not only shadowed but encircled two Philippine Air Force turboprop Super Tucano planes. Despite the harassment of the Tucanos, Brawner described the joint Philippines and Australia patrol as a “very successful event” as the AFP was able “to achieve the set objectives” for the joint activity. For his part, Defense Chief Gilberto Teodoro Jr. confirmed the country’s possible iterations of the MCA with other nations. “All iterations are possible with friendly and allied nations, that’s within the multilateral relations that we discussed earlier,” he said. By doing so, Teodoro said, these multilateral activities are part “of the acceptance of the righteousness of our country’s position.”.....»»
Philippines not stirring trouble in West Philippine Sea – Teodoro
China is “reversing the truth” in accusing the Philippines of stirring trouble by conducting joint maritime patrols with the United States military in the West Philippine Sea, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday......»»
US, Philippines Conduct Patrols in South China Sea
The United States and the Philippines were conducting joint air and maritime patrols in the South China Sea, which come as the two countries step up cooperation in the face of growingly aggressive Chinese activity in the area.The Philippine Air Force said on Wednesday its aircraft had taken part in joint patrols on Tuesday in the vicinity of Batanes, the northernmost province of the Philippines, which is only ab.....»»