President Marcos rejects proposal to reduce rice tariffs
“It was not the right time to lower the tariff rates because the projection of world rice prices is that it will go down,” said President Marcos in a statement.
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Philippines vows no backing down as China warns against provocation
The move to cut a floating 300-metre barrier installed by China, which the Philippines called a “special operation,” could further strain ties that have deteriorated this…
China blames, castigates Philippines for ‘intruding’ in Scarborough Shoal
Apart from accusing the Philippines of “intruding,” China's foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin also insisted that Scarborough Shoal “has always been China’s…
Fight cybercrime with tech education
A concerted effort among the government, financial institutions, and mobile wallet providers to conduct widespread information and awareness campaigns against online scams must be…
China’s divide, rule tactic seeks gaps in Philippine unity to conquer West Philippine Sea: Experts
“The goal of Beijing is to disrupt the region through cognitive dissonance, disinformation, and gray zone strategy,” said an expert.
After President’s order, Philippine Coast Guard removes China’s floating barrier in Scarborough Shoal
China asserts that it owns almost all the areas in the South China Sea, including the West Philippine Sea, through its now 10-dash line.
China installs floating barrier southeast of Scarborough Shoal: Philippine Coast Guard
The barrier, approximately 300 metres long, was allegedly meant to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering the shoal and conducting fishing activities.
Senators assail China’s floating barriers in West Philippine Sea
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said these obstructions were not allowed within the country’s 370-kilometre exclusive economic zone.
South Korean firm offers newest submarines to Philippine Navy
The two-boat submarine offer is part of a submarine force package that includes training, technology transfer, safety and integrated logistics support, simulators and a…
Philippines campaigns for seat in UN Security Council
President Marcos first announced the country’s bid for a UN Security Council seat during his speech at the UN General Assembly in September 2022.