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China on Thursday urged the Philippines to stick to its One China policy and stop its “wrong words and deeds” about Taiwan, after Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. criticized Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesperson for “gutter-level talk” in reprimanding President Marcos for congratulating Taiwan’s newly elected leader.  “China will never accept …

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino netizens joined President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in congratulating Taiwan President-Elect Lai Ching-Te, defying China’s warning against the Philippines’ chief executive and standing with Malacanang. President Marcos on Monday, January 15, posted on social media his congratulatory message, simply saying that he is looking forward to “close …

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today criticized Benjamin Netanyahu’s position on Palestinian statehood after the Israeli president claimed in a nationally-televised speech that the so-called “two-state solution” is dead.  ‘That has long been his position,’ Trudeau said. ‘We believe in a two-state solution.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized Benjamin Netanyahu’s position …

A scathing federal report into the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas two years ago found law enforcement agencies and other officials displayed a lack of co-ordination, leadership and urgency.  U.S. Justice Department finds ‘cascading failures’ in law enforcement’s response to shooting. Kimberly Mata-Rubio wasn’t surprised by …

U.S. President Joe Biden, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for a second term with little in the way of serious opposition, does not appear on the ballot in New Hampshire. That means he could lose the state’s primary, unless a write-in campaign is successful.  Biden could lose New Hampshire …

The Philippines, which likely posted the highest growth among the 10 members of the so-called ASEAN+3 economic bloc in 2023, is expected to retain its status this year, according to an international organization that monitors the macroeconomic and financial resilience and stability of the region.  The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office …

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Gibo rips Beijing spox for scolding Marcos for remarks on Taiwan Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday blasted China’s foreign affairs spokesperson for “gutter level talk” after she suggested President Marcos read more about the Taiwan issue. In a statement, Teodoro said Chinese Ministry of …

The Philippines and China have agreed to start talks on possible academic exchanges on marine scientific research between Filipino and Chinese nationals. Both sides have also agreed to improve​ their maritim​e communication mechanism​s, including communication between their foreign ministries, amid continuous tension in the South China Sea. Previously, the Department …

House Speaker Martin Romualdez (2nd from right) tells potential foreign investors at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland that now is the time to invest in the Philippines’ Maharlika Investment Fund. (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez made sure to highlight before the business elite President Marcos’ efforts …

Estimated drop zone area for expected unburned debris from the Long March 7 rocket launch. (Courtesy: PhilSA)  Filipinos traveling by sea near Bajo de Masinloc and Cabra Island in the West Philippine Sea must be extra careful, as the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) reported that the debris from the Long …