Chinese leader Xi Jinping has urged former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to continue promoting relations between their countries amid the Philippines’ growing ties with the United States. Mr. Duterte, whose six-year presidential term ended in June 2022, made a surprise visit to Beijing on July 17 for talks with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader….
Xi Urges Ex-President Duterte to Maintain His ‘Important’ Role in Philippine-China Ties
July 18, 2023
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Philippines Mulls Retaking Control of China-Held Grid Operator Amid Security Concerns
The Philippines said on May 16 that it would retake control of a power grid company that is partly owned by China if deemed necessary amid security concerns over China’s alleged control of the nation’s power grid. Philippines Senator Raffy Tulfo, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, discussed with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recent power…
Duterte’s Daughter Exits Philippines Ruling Party Amid ‘Political Powerplay’
May 20, 2023
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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Friday that she had “irrevocably” resigned from the country’s ruling party, where she served as the chairperson, lamenting “execrable political powerplay.” Her resignation from the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) Party took effect on the same day. In her statement, Duterte did not explicitly state the reason behind her decision…
LIVE 3:30 PM ET: Philippines President Speaks at CSIS in Washington
May 4, 2023
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Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) at 3:30 p.m. ET on May 4. …
LIVE NOW: Philippines President Speaks at CSIS in Washington
May 4, 2023
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Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) at 3:30 p.m. ET on May 4. …
Philippines President Speaks at CSIS in Washington
May 4, 2023
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Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) at 3:30 p.m. ET on May 4. …
US, Philippines Call for Peace Across Taiwan Strait in Joint Statement
May 3, 2023
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The United States and the Philippines reaffirmed the need for peace across the Taiwan Strait in a joint statement issued Monday amid Beijing’s intimidating actions against the self-ruled island. President Joe Biden met with his Philippine counterpart, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., at the White House and issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to deepen the…
China’s Foreign Minister’s Manila Visit Won’t Improve Sino-Philippine Relations, Expert Says
April 27, 2023
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As the strategic competition between the United States and China intensifies, the Philippines has become a key country in the geopolitics in Asia-Pacific. The Chinese regime’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang visited the Philippines recently in a bid to repair bilateral relations damaged by China’s aggression. However, an international observer believes Qin’s visit may be in…
Philippines’ Marcos Cuts Off Contact With ICC Over Probe Into Drug-War Killings
March 29, 2023
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday that he had decided to cut ties with the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the court denied the government’s appeal to cease a probe into his predecessor’s brutal war on drugs. “At this point, we essentially are disengaging from any contact, from any communication,” Marcos told reporters, according…
Philippines Says New Military Bases With US Will Bolster Defense on Eastern Coast
The Philippine leader said on March 22 that four new military bases targeted to host U.S. troops would be “scattered” around the nation, specifically focusing on reinforcing defense along the country’s eastern coast. Speaking to reporters, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines and the United States have already identified and agreed on the new…
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