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‘Philippines-US Mutual Defense Treaty not a pact to war’

President Marcos made the “right move for the country” when he decided not to invoke the country’s Mutual Defense Treaty with the US in reaction to the latest incident in the Ayungin Shoal, international maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

‘Not war with China; don’t rely only on US’ – Marcos Jr.

In an interview on Bloomberg TV last Wednesday, as reported in another national daily, he made two related comments that could represent important government policy stands. First, regarding China’s increasing aggressive moves against Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea; second, about the United States’ repeated assurance of its “iron-clad” defense commitment under the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty. The post ‘Not war with China; don’t rely only on US’ – Marcos Jr. appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

India backs Philippines in sea dispute with China

New Delhi has drawn a strong response from Beijing after reiterating its support for Manila in a territorial dispute India has "firmly reiterated" its support for the Philippines and its "national sovereignty," as Manila remains locked in a territorial dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. Ten.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Xinhua Commentary: Unveiling realities of mutual defense between Washington, its allies

© Provided by Xinhua While the U.S. concept of mutual defense appears to protect an ally, in reality, it serves as a security guarantee from a dominant power to its subordi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Marcos: No need to invoke mutual defense treaty in Ayungin clash | The wRap

The wRap's highlights: Marcos on West Philippine Sea, Marcos on ill-gotten wealth, Singapore & Taylor Swift.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

‘Alarmed’ Marcos Jr. No trigger for MDT

While expressing “great alarm” over the latest incident involving Filipino and Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos said he did not see it as a trigger for the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Philippines and the United States......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

India backs Philippines in dispute with China

New Delhi has drawn a strong response from Beijing after reiterating its support for Manila in a territorial dispute India has "firmly reiterated" its support for the Philippines and its "national sovereignty," as Manila remains locked in a territorial dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. Ten.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Save the Children, EU’s Project SCOPE transformed lives of 19,000 Persons with Disabilities

Project SCOPE empowered children with disabilities, their parents, caregivers, organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), and other civil society organizations (CSOs) to engage effectively with local governments by expressing their rights and monitoring the use of public resources for their benefit......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

China must comply with treaty on protected areas – expert

China will be under a “very clear obligation” to comply with measures that apply in marine protected areas in the South China Sea as signatory of the landmark United Nations High Seas Treaty, according to a Japanese international law expert......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Negotiations on treaty vs cybercrime still ongoing

Five years have passed, and yet negotiations are still ongoing for a legally binding international treaty to counter cybercrime as parties are unable to reach an acceptable consensus......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

US reaffirms support for Philippines sovereignty amid its tensions with China

Washington, DC [US], March 28 (ANI): US Secretary of Defence Llyod Austin has reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila in defending its sovereignty while criticising China's "dangerous" water cannon attack at the Philippine supply mission vessel on Saturday. In a telephonic conversation between Austin and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro, the US Secretary reiterated the US-Philippines Mutual Defence Treaty.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

World Insights: America s bloc offense in disguise of 'common defense'

© Provided by Xinhua The United States claims to protect its allies under mutual defense treaties, but in reality, the treaties serve as a tool to subordinate them to the supe.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Majority of Filipinos favor US over China in West Philippine sea dispute — survey

A recent survey by a think tank found that many Filipinos prefer siding with the United States over China in the West Philippine Sea territorial dispute......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 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

Philippines Marcos Boosts Maritime Security as China Tension Rises

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered his government to strengthen its coordination on maritime security to confront 'a range of serious challenges' to territorial integrity and peace, as a dispute with China escalates.The order, signed on Monday and made public on Sunday, does not mention China but follows a series of bilateral maritime confrontations and mutual accusations.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Endangered green sea turtle ‘Liit’ released back to sea

Endangered green sea turtle ‘Liit’ released back to sea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

2 Basilan warring clans end 7-year-old dispute

2 Basilan warring clans end 7-year-old dispute.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated News22 hr. 58 min. ago

Lady Bulldogs, Lady Tamaraws dispute last UAAP finals berth

Top-ranked National University and fourth-seeded Far Eastern University lock horns in a do-or-die mano-a-mano to dispute the last finals ticket in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. .....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

DLSU, UST dispute Final Four bonus

Titleholder La Salle and dark horse Santo Tomas dispute the last twice-to-beat bonus in the Final Four when they collide in a highly-anticipated duel to cap off the wild elimination round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament today at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024