US, Germany to stick with Philippines in South China Sea despite political shake-ups
Western powers pledged continued support for the Philippines in the South China Sea on Friday, November 8, even as they face political transitions at home and stretched military resources from global crises.
China summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws
China summoned the Philippines' ambassador on Friday to express its objection to two new laws in the Southeast Asian nation asserting maritime rights and sovereignty over disputed areas of the South China Sea, its foreign ministry said. China made "solemn ...
Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws
Marcos Signs Laws Rejecting China's Expansive Sea Boundary Claims
The two laws reaffirms Philippines' maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, angering China.
Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China's vast claims
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims.
Philippines President’s Bold Move Defies China in Disputed Waters
On November 8, 2024, the President of the Philippines signed two significant laws that emphasize the country’s rights over its vast maritime areas, including parts of the South China Sea. This move angered China,
As Marcos faces the Trump test, can Philippines count on continued US support?
Analysts warn that Donald Trump's transactional style will require President Marcos to demonstrate his country's strategic ...
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The Marcos-Duterte Rift in the Philippines is Getting Nastier and More Personal
The political feud is likely to worsen as the country moves toward the 2025 midterm elections and 2028 presidential election.
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EXPLAINER: How Will U.S. Election Results Affect the Philippines?
A WR Numero survey revealed Trump has a slight edge at 18.2% over Harris at 13.9% among Filipinos—but most respondents are ...
South China Morning Post on MSN2d
Disinformation, fake news ‘most pressing challenge’ as Philippines ramps up cyber defences
Realities of a 'new frontier' of conflict and changing battlefields have forced the Philippines to retool its defence ...
TimesDaily1d
Philippine president angers China with new laws
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime ...
New Internationalist2d
The Philippines disinformation machine
A study published in 2018 showed that when it comes to the production of disinformation in the Philippines, the notorious ...
The Associated Press on MSN11d
Duterte’s jarring testimony about drug killings in Philippines revives a nightmare for many
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte files his candidacy for a Senate seat in next year’s elections, walking back his vow ...
Philippines’ probe on land-owning Chinese with fake citizenship stirs security fears
Philippine authorities are cracking down on Chinese nationals with fake Filipino citizenship who have snapped up plots of ...
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JK Labajo's girlfriend Dia Remulla Mate not closing doors to politics
MANILA, Philippines — Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2024 Dia Remulla Mate revealed that she's not closing her doors to ...
Rappler11d
Meet the ‘obese’ political dynasties of the Philippines
The Tulfos and the Villars are getting a lot of attention due to their dominance, or potential dominance, in national politics. The count done by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism ...
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MILF’s political party files bid for BARMM parliamentary elections
MANILA, Philippines — The ruling political party affiliated with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Friday ...