Tag: South China Sea
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Philippines and China Commit to Maintain ‘Provisional Arrangement’ for Ayungin Shoal Resupply
In a significant diplomatic development, the governments of the Philippines and China have agreed to uphold the ‘provisional arrangement’ that facilitates the Philippines’ unhindered rotation and resupply (RORE) missions to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal. This commitment was reaffirmed during the 10th Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting held in Xiamen, Fujian, on January…
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Japanese Foreign Minister Urges Enhanced Cooperation with Philippines Amid Regional Tensions
Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi met with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, to discuss the escalating conflicts in the Indo-Pacific region. Iwaya emphasized the critical need for collaboration among nations with shared values to address these challenges effectively. During the meeting, Iwaya highlighted the growing…
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Japan Enhances Maritime Security Aid to Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions
In a significant move to bolster regional stability, Japan has announced plans to intensify its maritime security support to the Philippines, directly addressing the escalating tensions in the South China Sea. This decision was revealed by Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi during a press conference in Taguig City on January 15, 2025, alongside Philippine Foreign…
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President Marcos Jr. Optimistic About Future of Philippines-U.S. Relations Under New Leadership
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed confidence in the continued strengthening of economic, diplomatic, and defense ties between the Philippines and the United States, even as the leadership transitions to President-elect Donald Trump. During a recent phone conversation with outgoing U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Marcos highlighted the significant strides made in the bilateral relationship…
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Marcos Jr. Optimistic About Future of Philippines-U.S. Relations Under New Leadership
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed confidence in the continued strengthening of economic, diplomatic, and defense ties between the Philippines and the United States during a recent phone conversation with outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris. Marcos highlighted the significant advancements made in the bilateral relationship under the current U.S. administration and expressed hope for further…
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Biden Commends Marcos’s Diplomacy in South China Sea Dispute as US, Philippines, Japan Strengthen Ties
In a significant virtual trilateral meeting, US President Joe Biden, alongside President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, celebrated the robust progress in their trilateral partnership. The meeting, held on January 13, 2025, focused on reinforcing cooperation in maritime security, economic resilience, and technological advancement. Biden specifically lauded…
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Biden Commends Marcos’s Diplomacy in South China Sea Dispute as US, Philippines, Japan Strengthen Bonds
In a significant virtual summit, President Joe Biden of the United States expressed admiration for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines for his diplomatic handling of tensions with China in the South China Sea. The meeting, which also included Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, underscored the robust trilateral relationship among the three nations,…
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Philippines and Japan Urged to Elevate Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions
In a call to action, Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya emphasized the need for the Philippines and Japan to enhance their partnership to address the escalating challenges in the region. Speaking at a forum in Makati City, Ambassador Endo highlighted the increasingly complex security environment, driven by China’s rapid military expansion and its attempts to alter…
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Philippines Urges Asia Pacific Nations to Boost Maritime Collaboration Amid South China Sea Tensions
In a call to action, the Philippine government has encouraged Asia Pacific countries to enhance maritime cooperation and establish confidence-building measures in response to ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. This appeal was made by Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo during a forum hosted by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore. Manalo emphasized the…
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Marcos, Biden, and Ishiba to Hold Trilateral Call on January 12
The Philippine presidential palace in Manila has confirmed a forthcoming virtual meeting involving President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden, and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Scheduled for January 12, this trilateral phone call was announced by Cesar Chavez, the Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office. Details regarding the agenda of…
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