South China Sea

Philippines: any energy deal with China must respect Philippine sovereignty

The Philippines announced on Sunday that any decision regarding oil and gas cooperation with China will be made in strict accordance with its constitution. The Department of Foreign Affairs stated that it had taken notice of various public statements made by groups regarding the proposed reopening of talks between the Philippines and China about oil and gas collaboration in the South China Sea where both countries have been involved in maritime disputes for a long time. The Chinese Embassy in Manila didn't immediately respond to a comment request. * Any decision to pursue, structure or conclude an agreement on oil-and-gas

Vietnam

US, Philippine troops shoot down drones in joint defence drills

Lammy, UK's Lammy, says that Britain and the Philippines are committed to rules-based orders

David Lammy, British Foreign Minister, said that Britain and the Philippines are committed to an international order based on rules. Lammy, on an official visit to the Philippines, said that both countries had stood together, supporting Ukraine, and promoting a free, open Indo-Pacific. Lammy and his Philippine counterpart said at a press conference that they were charting a course for their relationship in the face of global instability. They also emphasized that it was important to strengthen ties with other like-minded countries, such as the Philippines. The Philippines and Britain have signed a framework agreement for enhanced cooperation in multiple

Mineral Resources

United States, Japanese, Philippine leaders discussed China's behavior in South China Sea, White Home says

China-U.S. talks on crucial problems under danger as brand-new Trump period looms

U.S. Presidentelect Donald Trump acquires a United StatesChina relationship reset by presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping over the last year to raise ties off a diplomatic nadir after COVID19 and stress over Taiwan. Official talks are being held on a range of important concerns, however local diplomats and analysts state these channels essential to handle tense ties might be on the slicing block with Trump in the White Home. They include: DEFENCE Improved interactions in between the two militaries have assisted check stress in local hotspots as Chinese and Philippine coast guard and fishing vessels square off almost weekly

Environment

Philippines, South Korea enhance defence cooperation, upgrades ties to tactical partnership

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr settled on Monday to boost defence cooperation as their nations raised ties to a strategic collaboration in the middle of growing security obstacles in the area. The 2 leaders talked about a series of problems including tensions in the South China Sea and on the Korean peninsula throughout talks at the Philippine governmental palace where they also signed arrangements on coastguard cooperation and nuclear energy. President Marcos and I opened a brand-new chapter of our collaboration by raising our relationship to a tactical partnership, said Yoon, who is

China says no clinical, factual basis for Philippines' damage claims at Sabina Shoal