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The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) warned that the United States’ imposition of additional punitive ...
The Philippines has approved a U.S. proposal to build a new boat maintenance facility in Palawan, facing key tension hotspots ...
IN the often public and sometimes bruising world of diplomacy, Ma. Theresa Lazaro has quietly built a reputation not through sound bites or headline-grabbing statements, but through tangible results.
One out of every three ambassador-level nominees come from Florida, top campaign donors, Mar-a-Lago regulars and personal friends of the president.
China allegedly tried to block a Filipino documentary on the South China Sea. Now, the film is gaining global attention ahead ...
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America needs peace with China — for now
DON’T look now, but the United States and China might just be easing tensions despite Washington’s recent tough talk about ...
Anyone with even a cursory grasp of Chinese history knows Taiwan is a non-negotiable red line - a core national interest, not a bargaining chip. The Philippines must weigh the costs and benefits of ...
US Vice President J.D. Vance recently tried to cast President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as a wildly successful example of the “Trump Doctrine.” ...
According to Philippine officials speaking on condition of anonymity, defence cooperation with Taiwan is "further along" than publicly acknowledged. This follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s new ...
The rationale behind New Zealand’s foreign policy shift is understandable. But the strategic risks of overcommitting to US-led security frameworks are significant – and could outweigh the benefits.
In his inaugural Singapore Armed Forces Day message, Defense Minister Chan Chun Sing remarked,“We are not at war, but neither are we at peace.” </ ...
China has a chokehold on Rare Earth Elements. That is not hyperbole—it is reality. Beijing controls nearly 90 percent of global REE refinement and more than 90 percent of permanent magnet production.