US, Germany to stick with Philippines in South China Sea despite political shake-ups
Western powers pledged continued support for the Philippines in the South China Sea on Friday, November 8, even as they face political transitions at home and stretched military resources from global crises.
China summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws
China made "solemn representations" to the ambassador shortly after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act into law to strengthen his country's maritime claims and bolster its territorial ...
Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws
Marcos Signs Laws Rejecting China's Expansive Sea Boundary Claims
The two laws reaffirms Philippines' maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, angering China.
Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China's vast claims
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims.
Philippines President’s Bold Move Defies China in Disputed Waters
On November 8, 2024, the President of the Philippines signed two significant laws that emphasize the country’s rights over its vast maritime areas, including parts of the South China Sea. This move angered China,
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Politics as a vocation: The incredible shrinking Filipino politician
First word AS we brace ourselves for the holding of another general election throughout the country, it is indubitably the ...
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Philippine president angers China with new laws
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime ...
Filipino Americans make historic election in California Legislature
Jessica Caloza and Christopher Cabaldon have been elected to California’s state Legislature, marking the first time a ...
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Historic firsts: Caloza, Cabaldon break new ground as Filipino Americans in California Legislature
Two Fil-Ams make history and will serve in the California state Legislature following their wins in the 2024 election.
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Filipino voters could be key to swaying Nevada for Republicans
As the Asian American population grows across the nation, Republicans have aggressively pursued this traditionally Democratic ...
Ex-Philippine president Duterte’s ‘I had a death squad’ admission stuns senators
Rodrigo Duterte admitted that he also ordered the police to ‘encourage’ arrested suspects into fighting back so that they ...
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The Filipino American vote in Nevada: A decisive force in the 2024 election
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton with Nevada Assemblymembers Brittney Miller and Erica Mosca and community leader Rozita ...
Battles between Latino and Asian political candidates could reshape L.A.’s Eastside
Asian Pacific Islander candidates are running against Latino opponents in districts that take in all or portions of the ...
Philippine coastguard hailed as ‘vigilant stewards’ against China - but why no new ships?
The Philippine coastguard (PCG) will not be getting funding to buy new vessels next year despite the president’s promise to ...
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One country, too many political parties, not one to support seriously
First word IT is no longer sound to take at face value Deng Xiaoping's picturesque formulation of the system to govern Hong ...