DFA warns China retaliation may strain PH diplomatic ties
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) warned Wednesday, 11 February 2026, that China’s retaliation—declaring Kalayaan officials in Palawan persona non…
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) warned Wednesday, 11 February 2026, that China’s retaliation—declaring Kalayaan officials in Palawan persona non…
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Pump prices will rise again this morning, extending a string of fuel hikes since the start of the year and further squeezing motorists, commuters, and…
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China operates under a different normative framework. Public ridicule of the head of state is perceived not as an expression but as an insult.
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Alleged efforts to unseat Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto may be driven by shifting foreign policy agendas, pending impeachment proceedings, and early…
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A war of words over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) escalated sharply on Sunday after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the WPS, Commodore Jay…
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The 2026 deadline for finalizing binding rules in the South China Sea has acquired critical urgency for Manila. The Code of Conduct negotiations are both the…
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‘They don’t want us to hit them, we have a big fleet going there.’
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Paris (AFP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Tuesday that he had ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, after his…
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Washington was negotiating with Havana’s leadership to strike a deal, days after…
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It remained unclear what immediate impact the decision would have.
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Given that complaint, it’s safe to say that Chinese diplomats are doubling down, perhaps even actively muddying the waters, insofar as what’s been happening at…
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Gold prices reached a historic high in late January 2026, climbing above $5,500 an ounce as investors sought a safe haven amid rising geopolitical tensions and…
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A bald, elected official funded by taxpayers has been absent from the Senate for weeks, allegedly hiding over a still-unconfirmed ICC warrant.
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Foreign Affairs Secretary Tess Lazaro admitted that security challenges within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) not only remain, but are…
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The rhetorical duel between the Philippines and China shows no sign of abating as Manila continues to express displeasure over Beijing’s ongoing release of…
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A ‘clown,’ Castro says of Ilocano senator
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The exchange comes amid persistent diplomatic and security friction between Manila and Beijing over competing claims and activities in the WPS.
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‘I’d rather not see anything happen but we’re watching them very closely.’
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