Following the two-day visit of President Xi to the Philippines, the Malacañang has urged the public to “be patient” for the release of copies of the agreements signed. Speaking today (Wednesday, November 21), presidential advisor Salvador Panelo said: “We assure everyone that the government would release all pertinent information for public consumption once President Xi’s visit has… Full Story »
South China Sea
Oil and gas deal signed on first day of Xi’s visit to the Philippines
Beijing and Manila have signed a joint oil and gas deal as Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day visit to the Philippines. The two nations also signed a “memorandum of understanding” yesterday (Tuesday, November 20) to co-operate on Beijing’s “Belt and Road” trade and infrastructure strategy — along with 27 other deals. After meeting… Full Story »
Duterte: South China Sea is in Beijing’s hands, so why create friction?
President Duterte has said that China was “already in possession” of the South China Sea — and US military drills were just creating “frictions”. The president made the statement on the last day of the 33rd Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Singapore today (Thursday, November 15). The president told reporters that foreign nations… Full Story »
USS Ronald Reagan warplane crashes into Philippine waters
A US Navy warplane has crashed into Philippine waters, the second crash in less than a month involving the USS Ronald Reagan. The aircraft, an F/A 18 Hornet, had a mechanical problem during routine operations over the Philippine Sea, the Navy’s Seventh Fleet said in a statement today (Monday, November 12). Last month, an MH-60… Full Story »
Two US B-52 bombers fly over contested South China Sea islands
Two US B-52 bombers have again flown near contested islands in the South China Sea according to a statement from Pacific Air Forces. The Strato-fortress bombers, which are based in Guam, “participated in a routine training mission in the vicinity of the South China Sea,” the statement said today (Thursday, October 18). It added that… Full Story »
