Patricia Lourdes Viray
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'We can't go to war with China': Marcos echoes Duterte on West Philippine Sea
"We talk to China consistently with a firm voice... We cannot go to war... so we have to continue to discuss with them the conflicting claims that we have with China and that China has with other members of the ASEAN," Marcos said. → Read More
'Uncharted' pulled out in Philippine cinemas over South China Sea map
Citing a scene showing China's illegal nine-dash map claim over the South China Sea, the DFA said the scene is contrary to national interest. → Read More
'Impunity remained': US report shows drug-related killings continue in Philippines
The US state department's 2021 Country Report on Human Rights Practices listed significant human rights issues in the Philippines, including unlawful or arbitrary killings, reports of forced disappearance, torture by and on behalf of the government and non-state actors, among others. → Read More
DFA orders mandatory evacuation as Alert Level 4 raised in Ukraine
Alert Level 4 signals the mandatory evacuation of Filipinos living in Ukraine. → Read More
US Navy warship visits Manila for first port call since 2019
"Our US Navy ships’ presence at sea and in ports like Manila promote security and stability that drives the peace and prosperity for the benefit of regional countries," Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander of the US 7th Fleet, said. → Read More
Duterte extends suspension of VFA termination
Locsin said Duterte instructed him to convey his decision to extend the suspension of the abrogation of the defense pact with the country's longtime ally and former colonizer for another six months. → Read More
Whether Biden or Trump wins, US will adapt to Philippines' stand on South China Sea — analyst
"It certainly comes down to the Philippines and how hard is the Philippines going to seek to protect its claim, how is it gonna hedge between the US and China," Thompson said at an online forum. → Read More
Defying China's protest, Philippines to continue patrols in Spratlys
"We're gonna continue our patrol because it's ours. That's all there is to it," Locsin told ANC's "Headstart" Wednesday morning. → Read More
Locsin orders check on Chinese survey ship near Recto Bank
According to MarineTraffic, the Chinese research ship departed Guangzhou, China on July 22 and arrived in the area of Recto Bank on August 6. → Read More
China's planned air zone in South China Sea illegal, violates international law — Lorenzana
The Defense chief agreed with the sentiments of a ranking United States military official who said such move from Beijing would not only affect the US but all nations in the region. → Read More
Carpio suggests joint patrols with Malaysia, Vietnam in South China Sea
The Philippines should join forces with Malaysia and Vietnam to counter China's "grave escalation" of tensions in the South China Sea, retired Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said. → Read More
WHO: No benefit for general public to wear mask amid nCoV scare
WHO said it would be preferable to reserve masks for high-risk individuals, including health workers. → Read More
What we know so far: First confirmed novel coronavirus case in Philippines
Here's what we know so far on the first confirmed 2019-nCoV case in the country. → Read More
Philippines down one spot in democracy index
The Philippines slid down one spot to the 54th place in the world on the Ecomomist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index for 2019. → Read More
Existing cracks near Taal Volcano widen as it continues to emit steam
Existing fissures in areas near Taal Volcano widened by a few centimeters, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Friday. → Read More
We are welcome in China too, PCG says of Chinese Coast Guard visit to Manila
The Philippine Coast Guard considers the upcoming visit of the Chinese Coast Guard in Manila as "diplomatic reciprocity." by Patricia Lourdes Viray → Read More
Philippines, France eye enhanced maritime defense pact
The Philippines is eyeing another agreement with France to strengthen maritime defense cooperation. → Read More
What Filipinos searched in Google in 2019
New "Darna" Jane de Leon and P-pop sensation SB19 are the top personalities searched for by Filipinos in Google this year. → Read More
Ex-envoy to ASEAN is China's new ambassador to Philippines
Beijing's former ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Huang Xilian will be replacing Zhao Jianhua as Chinese envoy to the Philippines. → Read More
Cayetano ready to face probe into SEA Games fiasco
Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee chairperson and House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano is ready to be held accountable for the issues hounding the country's hosting of the biennial meet. → Read More