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China ‘appreciates’ Marcos Jr. affirmation of one-China policy

China is pleased with the Philippines’ reaffirmation of commitment to the one-China policy, as articulated in a media interview by President Marcos who also stressed he was not endorsing Taiwan independence......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court

Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Marcos: Philippines continues to talk with China

The Philippines will continue its diplomatic engagement with China so as not to heat up tensions in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos said yesterday as he noted the success of the joint military drills with the US, Japan and Australia in Philippine waters over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Marcos: Philippines continues to talk with China

The Philippines will continue its diplomatic engagement with China so as not to heat up tensions in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos said yesterday as he noted the success of the joint military drills with the US, Japan and Australia in Philippine waters over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea

Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea

Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

China slams Germany for meddling in South China Sea row

Insisting anew on its claim of owning almost the entire South China Sea China has lashed back at other non-Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries allegedly meddling in the maritime disputes of the region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Philippine women group condemns joint Philippine, U.S. military drills

MANILA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A progressive women's group in the Philippines, GABRIELA, on Sunday strongly condemned the annual joint military exercise between the Philippines and the United States scheduled next month. GABRIELA Secretary-General Clarice Palce demanded the expulsion of all U.S. troops from the Philippines and the immediate termination of military agreements such as the Visiting Forces Agreement a.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Steps taken by China in South China Sea destabilizing – US

Steps taken by China in the South China Sea that were coercive and against international law are “destabilizing” and “deeply unacceptable,” a ranking State Department official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

China’s first homegrown airliner makes international debut in Singapore

SINGAPORE – China’s challenger to Airbus and Boeing’s passenger jets, the narrow-body C919 manufactured by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), has made its first trip outside Chinese territory, staging a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow on Sunday. China has invested heavily in its attempt to break the hold of the dominant two Western.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

China 'Pushes the Boundaries' with its expanding borders

Beijing [China], February 13 (ANI): In late 2021, Chairman Xi Jinping famously told President Joe Biden, "Aggression or hegemony is not in the blood of the Chinese nation. Since the founding of the people's republic, China has never started a single war or conflict, and has never taken one inch of land from other countries." However, such a claim is demonstrably false, as China recklessly pushes forward its boundaries on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

China 'Pushes the Boundaries' with its expanding borders

Beijing [China], February 13 (ANI): In late 2021, Chairman Xi Jinping famously told President Joe Biden, "Aggression or hegemony is not in the blood of the Chinese nation. Since the founding of the people's republic, China has never started a single war or conflict, and has never taken one inch of land from other countries." However, such a claim is demonstrably false, as China recklessly pushes forward its boundaries on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

China: Carmakers Implicated in Uyghur Forced Labor

VOICEOVER:Do you have a car?  If so, then parts of your car could be made with forced labor from China. Let's explain how. The first thing you need to know is that factories in China make the most cars in the world.Major brands such as General Motors, Tesla, BYD, Toyota, and Volkswagen manufacture and sell cars in China.  .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

All systems go for 4-nation naval drills in West Philippine Sea

The Philippines and treaty allies the US, Australia and Japan are embarking on joint naval exercises today – including anti-submarine warfare – in a show of force in the face of China’s growing aggressiveness in pushing its claims in the South China Sea......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

All systems go for 4-nation naval drills in West Philippine Sea

The Philippines and treaty allies the US, Australia and Japan are embarking on joint naval exercises today – including anti-submarine warfare – in a show of force in the face of China’s growing aggressiveness in pushing its claims in the South China Sea......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

China warns PH to “tread carefully” on Taiwan issue

MANILA, Philippines— China issued a subtle warning to the Philippines concerning Taiwan, advising Filipino officials to “tread carefully” on the matter of the “red line.” China made the remark following an order by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to raise military presence in Batanes, the Philippines’ northernmost province that is very near Taiwan. “I.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

China summons Philippines envoy as Manila congratulates Taiwan s President-elect

Beijing [China], January 16 (ANI): In swift action after the Taiwan election results, China summoned the Philippines ambassador as Manila congratulated the winner of Taiwan's presidential election, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday. It reported that the Chinese side on Tuesday lashed out at the Philippines after President Ferdinand Marcos sent Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te a note on his victory in the recent vote. T.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

China summons Philippines envoy as Manila congratulates Taiwan s President-elect

Beijing [China], January 16 (ANI): In swift action after the Taiwan election results, China summoned the Philippines ambassador as Manila congratulated the winner of Taiwan's presidential election, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday. It reported that the Chinese side on Tuesday lashed out at the Philippines after President Ferdinand Marcos sent Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te a note on his victory in the recent vote. T.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 1

TOKYO -- Japan's lunar probe has re-entered a dormant state and suspended activities as it reached sunset, rendering solar power generation unavailable, the country's space agency said on Thursday. The planned activities for the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), which made Japan the world's fifth lunar landing country, concluded on Wednesday, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said. (Japan-M.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 1

TOKYO -- Japan's lunar probe has re-entered a dormant state and suspended activities as it reached sunset, rendering solar power generation unavailable, the country's space agency said on Thursday. The planned activities for the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), which made Japan the world's fifth lunar landing country, concluded on Wednesday, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said. (Japan-M.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024