Philippines President’s Bold Move Defies China in Disputed South China Sea
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,
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 clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims.
New Philippines maritime laws get US backing, anger China
The United States has lauded the Philippines’ enactment of the Maritime Zones Act that seeks to further buttress the country’s sovereign rights over its waters, particularly the West Philippine Sea, in accordance with international law.
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,
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.
Expert: Philippines must persevere as China likely to escalate in response to new domestic laws
Fishermen with the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA), who went into a collective fishing expedition towards the Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal), sail in waters off Zambales on May 31,
China objects to new Philippine maritime laws
China expressed on Friday its strong objections to two new Philippine laws that define the country's maritime boundaries over disputed areas in the South China Sea, summoning the Philippines'
China slams Philippines over twin South China Sea laws, vows ‘resolute’ action if provoked
Beijing says laws enacted on Friday are attempt by Manila to legitimise ‘illegal ruling’ in 2016 South China Sea arbitration case.
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Philippine Government Implements Comprehensive Ban on POGOs and IGLs in Response to Public Concerns
The President of the Philippines has issued an executive order terminating all offshore gaming operations in the country, ...
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Typhoon floods villages, rips off roofs and damages 2 domestic airports in northern Philippines
Typhoon Yinxing battered the northern Philippines with floods and landslides before blowing away from the country, leaving ...
Philippines GDP yr/yr growth slows to 5.2% in Q3
The Philippine economy grew 5.2% in the third quarter from a year earlier, data showed on Thursday, slowing from the previous ...
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U.S. Investment in the Philippines: More Than Meets the Eye
Though U.S.-Philippine economic ties are well documented, the day-to-day impact of the relationship in the Philippines is ...
A powerful typhoon nears the Philippines, with many shelters still crammed after a recent storm
While Kong-rey was expected to blow off the northern Philippines, its extensive rain band with a width of more than 600 ...
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Central Figure in Philippines COVID Corruption Scandal Spent $20M on Dubai Property
Two men with close connections to the administration of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte show up in leaked Dubai ...
Bad Weather Sinks Philippine Farm Output to Worst Since 2020
The Philippines’ farm output dropped the most in nearly four years last quarter due to bad weather, showing a potential drag ...
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Philippines postal service introduces ID card for KYC
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has launched a postal identity card that will help citizens confirm their ...
Philippine Coast Guard To Acquire 40 Fast Patrol Craft From France
The Philippines said Thursday its coast guard will acquire 40 fast patrol craft from France, with plans to deploy some of them in disputed areas of the South China Sea.
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PH whole-of-nation strategy to end violence against children
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the lead of the Philippine delegation in the first Global ...