France asks point of bringing West Philippine Sea issue to UN
Retired Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio responded that the Philippines’ expectation was to also apply “moral pressure on China to stop its threat of force in the West…
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Don’t rush but prepare to confront China in UN: Retired judge
He said the government should immediately start a campaign to win over UN members before asking them to vote against Chinese harassment.
Chinese vice foreign minister to visit Manila for talks
The two sides are expected to discuss heightened tensions in the West Philippine Sea and proper handling of maritime disputes.
Foreign, private donors sought for Philippines classrooms
A staggering shortage of funding has affected at least 4 million to 5 million students nationwide.
Philippines, China still open to joint oil and gas exploration
Former President Rodrigo Duterte had terminated the talks with the Chinese government in June due to constitutional restraints and sovereignty issues.
Philippines, Hong Kong discuss possible hiring of 7,000 Filipino caregivers
According to the Hong Kong Immigration Authority, there are 211,514 Filipinos living in the city, most of them employed as domestic workers.
Philippines gets $3 billion in soft loans from South Korea
Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo aid South Korea is the sixth largest source of official development assistance of the Philippines.
China ‘swarms’ in South China Sea hindering Philippines livelihood: US
The Philippine military believes that these Chinese fishing vesselsare manned by members of the Chinese maritime militia, which is a part of China’s military.