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.
Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
Washington has repeatedly warned that it's obligated to defend the Philippines, its oldest treaty ally in Asia, if Filipino forces, aircraft or ships come under an armed attack in the disputed waters. From news to politics, travel to sport, culture to ...
China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea 'sovereignty'
China firmly opposes the Philippines' Maritime Zones Act, which it says "severely infringes on" the its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Sunday in a statement.
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.
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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,
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Politics as a vocation: The incredible shrinking Filipino politician
First word AS we brace ourselves for the holding of another general election throughout the country, it is indubitably the ...
Filipino Americans make historic election in California Legislature
Jessica Caloza and Christopher Cabaldon have been elected to California’s state Legislature, marking the first time a ...
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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 ...
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Historic firsts: Caloza, Cabaldon break new ground as Filipino Americans in California Legislature
Two Fil-Ams make history and will serve in the California state Legislature following their wins in the 2024 election.
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With Public Tirade, Philippine Vice President Further Widens Rift With Marcos Clan
Sara Duterte’s open declaration of war against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his allies threatens to paralyze the ...
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Philippine Political Rift Widens as VP Duterte Accuses Marcos of Incompetence
Philippine Political Rift Widens as VP Duterte Accuses Marcos of Incompetence By Mikhail Flores MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte accused President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of ...
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The Filipino American vote in Nevada: A decisive force in the 2024 election
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton with Nevada Assemblymembers Brittney Miller and Erica Mosca and community leader Rozita ...
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Filipino voters could be key to swaying Nevada for Republicans
As the Asian American population grows across the nation, Republicans have aggressively pursued this traditionally Democratic ...
Ex-Philippine president Duterte’s ‘I had a death squad’ admission stuns senators
Rodrigo Duterte admitted that he also ordered the police to ‘encourage’ arrested suspects into fighting back so that they ...
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One country, too many political parties, not one to support seriously
First word IT is no longer sound to take at face value Deng Xiaoping's picturesque formulation of the system to govern Hong ...