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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 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

China must withdraw ships from West Philippine Sea, groups say

Militant groups on Tuesday said China must withdraw its ships from the West Philippine Sea as well as its claims over islands based on bogus sovereignty......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 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

Akbayan to Sara: You don’t have to be president to speak vs China

MANILA, Philippines — Party-list group Akbayan said on Thursday that Vice President Sara Duterte does not have to be a president of the country for her to call out China’s intrusive actions over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Empathy and a moral backbone is just what it takes to stand up with fisherfolk and frontline.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund

Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned her confidential fund to government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for an […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund

Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned any confidential funds to the government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

‘China destroyed 21,000 acres of West Philippine Sea coral reefs’

The country faces a decline in fisheries production amid reports that China has destroyed at least 21,000 acres of coral reefs in the West Philippine Sea an expert from the University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute warned yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 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

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

FACT CHECK: No NATO pledge to defend PH in South China Sea

There are no announcements from the alliance about defending the Philippines, a non-NATO member, in its maritime disputes with China.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

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

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

China Will Be Global Force for Peace : Wang Yi

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China will be a global force for peace and stability, the country's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday. - Other Media news - "In the face of complex turmoil in the international environment, China will persist in being a force for peace, a force for stability, and a force for progress in the world," Wang told reporters, AFP reported.Wang mad.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Experts weigh in on tight race between Modi s party and opposition (VIDEO)

Interim vote counting on Tuesday showed India's ruling BJP could not secure a majority on its own   The alliance led by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears set for a clear majority in India's 543-member lower house of parliament (Lok Sabha), after vote counting got underway in the country early on Tue.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Experts weigh on tight race between Modi s party and opposition (VIDEO)

Interim vote counting on Tuesday showed India's ruling BJP could not secure a majority on its own   The alliance led by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears set for a clear majority in India's 543-member lower house of parliament (Lok Sabha), after vote counting got underway in the country early on Tue.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Jinggoy sees no political color in Sandiganbayan ruling

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada does not see any political color in the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division’s ruling that found him guilty of one count of direct bribery and two counts of indirect bribery over his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Marcos not changing stance on ICC

President Marcos is not changing his stance that the International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction over the Philippines despite a recent poll suggesting that the majority of Filipinos are in favor of the government cooperating with the tribunal on its probe on the deaths tied to the previous administration’s drug war......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024