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 summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws
China made "solemn representations" to the ambassador shortly after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act into law to strengthen his country's maritime claims and bolster its territorial ...
China delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines
China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claims.
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.
China Furious Over New Philippine Laws: Maritime Sovereignty Sparks Tensions
The Philippines recently passed two major laws— the Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act—to strengthen its control and authority over its territorial waters. These new laws aim to protect the Philippines’ sovereign rights over its maritime zones,
HEADLINES: China hits, US backs new PH maritime law | November 10, 2024
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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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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.
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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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 ...
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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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Philippine Ex-President Duterte Says He Kept a `Death Squad' as Mayor to Kill Criminals
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has told a Senate inquiry that he had maintained a “death squad” of criminals to ...
Battles between Latino and Asian political candidates could reshape L.A.’s Eastside
Asian Pacific Islander candidates are running against Latino opponents in districts that take in all or portions of the ...
Philippine coastguard hailed as ‘vigilant stewards’ against China - but why no new ships?
The Philippine coastguard (PCG) will not be getting funding to buy new vessels next year despite the president’s promise to ...
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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 ...