China hotline risks security
Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the Philippines cut military-to-military communication channels with China three years ago,…
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Philippines China defense relations
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Philippines China defense relations.
China's nine-dash line is fiction, Teodoro says
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. dismisses China's nine-dash line as fiction, urging Beijing to respect international law and halt predatory activities…
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China is the troublemaker, Teodoro tells Sara
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. refutes claims that the Philippines is causing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, asserting that China's actions are…
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AFP supports Teodoro amid China tiff
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has backed Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. over the suspension of military communication channels with China, saying…
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Philippines to maintain China ties despite tensions, Palace says
The Philippines reaffirms its commitment to maintaining diplomatic and economic ties with China, balancing trade cooperation with efforts to safeguard its…
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China's malign activities may intensify until 2028, AFP warns
China's alleged interference and influence operations may escalate until 2028, warns the Armed Forces of the Philippines, citing election interference concerns…
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China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers
Beijing said the ministers had ‘taken a series of egregious actions and statements... damaging China’s core interests.’
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VP Duterte warns Marcos’ China allegations could strain Manila-Beijing ties
Vice President Sara Duterte cautions that President Marcos' allegations of Chinese funding as a national security threat could harm Philippines-China…
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NBI probes alleged Chinese funding of Sara-linked firms
The NBI launches an investigation into alleged Chinese funding of firms linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, citing potential national security risks. Learn…
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Zheng makes history, captures China Open title
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Sara’s ‘silence’ questioned regarding China-linked fund claims
Fisherfolk leaders from Zambales and Bataan are questioning Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged silence on Chinese harassment in the West Philippine Sea amid…
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Marcos: Ayungin incident may affect ASEAN-China COC talks
President Marcos warns that the Ayungin Shoal incident, involving Chinese obstruction of a Philippine medevac operation, could impact ASEAN-China talks on the…
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Marcos: Alleged Chinese funding of Sara a national security threat if true
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. addresses allegations of Chinese funding linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing the need for a thorough…
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China rocket debris may fall near Palawan
PhilSA warns of possible rocket debris falling within Philippine waters near Palawan after China launched a Long March 12 rocket, cautioning ships, aircraft,…
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China Coast Guard disrupts medical evacuation at Ayungin Shoal
The China Coast Guard obstructed a Philippine vessel's medical evacuation at Ayungin Shoal, delaying aid to a sick Navy serviceman for nearly 10 hours. Learn…
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Marcos: Philippines will defend territory, push South China Sea code
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirms his commitment to defending the nation's territory in the West Philippine Sea while advocating for a…
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