Canada’s chief of the defense staff said in his two-day state visit that Canada wants to bolster its defense ties with the Philippines.
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EU gives another 30 million euros for “Yolanda”- recovery assistance
MANILA (PNA) — The Philippines has received another EUR 30 million worth of financial assistance from the European Union (EU) for the reconstruction program in areas affected by typhoon ‘Yolanda’. In her visit to the Philippines until Thursday, EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Kristalina Georgieva said the EUR 30-million grant is an expression of continued support of EU to the Philippine government to help the victims of the super typhoon. […]
Philippines prepares next step in international arbitration against China
The Philippines is preparing for the next steps that it will take against China in the international arbitration tribunal, believing that it is only the peaceful way to resolve the matter.
President Aquino renews optimism on Philippine growth potential
MANILA, Philippines — President Benigno S. Aquino III said his administration is committed to sustaining the momentum of continuous economic growth for the benefit of the people, especially the poor.In his address during the opening of the 23rd World Economic Forum on East Asia (WEF-EA) in Makati City on Thursday, the President said reform measures spearheaded by his government have begun to bear fruit, making the country more attractive to foreign investors.“It is evident that […]
Saudi Arabia, Philippines investigating alleged scalding of Pinay maid
(Reuters) — Saudi and Philippine authorities are investigating an incident in which a maid from the Philippines was allegedly scalded with water deliberately poured down her back, a Saudi newspaper reported on Thursday. The case was likely to renew debate on the treatment of some among the hundreds of thousands of mostly Asian domestic workers employed in the Gulf. Arab News said the investigation was launched jointly by Riyadh police and the Philippine embassy in […]
Vietnam, Philippines jointly denounce China’s maritime moves
(Reuters) – Vietnam and the Philippines are determined to oppose Chinese infringement of their territorial waters, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said on Wednesday, calling on the world to condemn China’s actions in a rare public show of unity bound to infuriate Beijing. China is embroiled in disputes with Vietnam, the Philippines and others over boundaries in the potentially energy-rich South China Sea and has said it seeks to resolve differences in one-on-one talks with […]
Vietnam PM Dung arrives in the country
The Vietnamese prime minister is now in the Philippines for a three-day working visit at the invitation of President Aquino. He will also attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia.
Violence abates in Vietnam as U.S. warns China for ‘provocation’
(Reuters) – Anti-China violence subsided in Vietnam on Friday after the prime minister called for calm, but the United States said China’s “provocative” actions in maritime disputes were dangerous and had to stop. Thousands of people attacked businesses and factories in Vietnam’s industrial parks earlier in the week, targeting Chinese workers and Chinese-owned businesses after Beijing parked an oil rig in a part of the South China Sea claimed by Hanoi. Many Taiwanese-owned firms bore the brunt […]
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US expresses concern over Palawan incident
The United States have expressed concern at the latest incident in the territorial dispute between China and the Philippines when Philippine authorities arrested a Chinese vessel with cargo of endangered wildlife.
Maritime disputes heat up between China, Philippines and Vietnam
China has found itself embroiled in two separate incidents surrounding maritime disputes. In the South China Sea, Vietnam’s navy tried to stop Chinese oil drilling, while Filipino police detained a Chinese fishing boat. Tensions threatened to flare between China and the governments in Vietnam and Philippines on Wednesday over existing maritime disputes in the oil- and natural gas-rich South China Sea. The Vietnamese government reported on Wednesday that one of its ships had hit a […]
Balikatan 2014′ formally opens
The 30th “Balikatan” exercises between the Philippines and the United States troops officially opened, focusing on humanitarian and civic assistance and maritime security.
