Engaging UN in Philippines row with China needs careful study: Defence secretary
He pointed out that before the UN could enforce any action, it has to go through the UN Security Council, where its five permanent members have veto power.
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Save the Philippines from debt misuse
Just as inflation in the prices of goods and services are initially met with howls of protest but eventually become accepted as part of the normal, so, too, it seems, have…
Philippines Navy deploys anti-submarine warfare assets to West Philippine Sea
The missile-armed BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) and AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopter were sent to Palawan province on June 20, 2023.
Mayon volcanic quakes spike: 102 instances in 24 hours
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said Mayon’s unrest might last for a few months based on data collected from days of monitoring.
UN as venue to resolve West Philippine Sea row gains support in Philippines
A veteran lawmaker, however, stressed that the Philippines should not sever its ties with any country in protecting its territorial rights.
Philippines Covid-19 positivity rate nationwide dips to 8.2%
The Department of Health reported 464 new cases, 0 deaths, and 691 recoveries on June 24 2023.
Philippine senator backs bringing West Philippine Sea case vs China to UN
According to Senator Tolentino, the move would also bring to light the plight of Filipino fishermen who have been forced to stay clear of fishing grounds within the country’s…
Philippines as refugees’ halfway house
The writer says the Philippines has not experienced dealing with the likes of the Afghan refugees, and that it would be interesting to see how events unfold.
Biden addresses Xi ‘dictator’ remark, says US-China relations unharmed
He also said he expected to be meeting with Xi in the near term, and said Secretary of State Antony Blinken had had a great trip to China recently.
Philippines economy to become 18th biggest by mid-century: BMI report
The report also said the global ranking of economies are primed for a “major reshuffle” starting in the 2030s.