China says the Philippines ignored proposals it put forward to “manage” their dispute in the South China Sea. An unnamed senior Chinese official told news outlet the Manila Times that the deal was “met with inaction by the Marcos administration”. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said they did not reject the deal, but said it stood...
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Philippines tells China to stop provocation in South China Sea after collision
The Philippines is telling China to stop being provocative in the South China Sea after a Chinese vessel collided with one of its vessels on Sunday. The Philippine ship was on its way to supply a military outpost on a reef that China claims as its own, but lies within the Philippines’ exclusive economic maritime...
Philippines Explores Enhanced Economic Relations with Malawi and Namibia – Namibia Daily News
Staff Reporter MANILA Philippines, Oct. 8 — In a significant move to bolster economic ties, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has expressed his country’s eagerness to strengthen relations with Malawi and Namibia. This announcement came as President Marcos welcomed the envoys from these African nations – Ambassador Kwacha Chisiza of Malawi and Ambassador...
Philippines slams China for floating barrier
The Philippines has hit out at China for placing a floating barrier in a disputed part of the South China Sea. Manila says it deprives Filipino fisherman from fishing within its exclusive economic zone. Patrick Fok reports. The post Philippines slams China for floating barrier first appeared on Future Media. Source link
Philippines asserts sovereignty over Second Thomas Shoal
The Philippines says it won’t abandon the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea after Beijing told it to remove a grounded warship from the area. Manila earlier accused China’s coast guard of using water cannons and dangerous moves to prevent it from sending supplies to troops there. Source link
Philippines in historic World Cup win but Norway suffer double blow
The Philippines won a World Cup match for the first time as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand on Tuesday but former champions Norway suffered a double blow to leave their hopes in the balance. Philippines coach Alen Stajcic said on the eve of the New Zealand match his side wanted to “crash the party”, and...