China promised Philippines will not build in disputed shoal: Perfecto Yasay
Chinese President Xi Jinping promised Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte that Beijing will not build structures on a rocky outcrop in the South China Sea.
Feb 23, 2017, 13:25 PM IST
Philippines cancels visit by UN rapporteur on extrajudicial killings
The Philippines has cancelled a trip next year by the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings to look into the rising death toll in its war on drugs, the country`s foreign minister said on Wednesday.
Dec 14, 2016, 19:07 PM IST
Barack Obama, Rodrigo Duterte shake hands and chat after rift over insult
US President Barack Obama and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte were due to hold talks on Tuesday but the White House cancelled the meeting.
Sep 08, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
Philippines stops issuing haj passports to Muslim pilgrims
The Philippines has stopped issuing haj passports for Muslim pilgrims after detention of over 170 Indonesians with fake documents using Manila as a transit to Saudi Arabia.
Aug 30, 2016, 11:46 AM IST
China must recognise South China Sea ruling: Philippines
China will be the loser if it does not recognise an international court ruling against Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea, Philippine Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay said on Tuesday.
Aug 30, 2016, 11:24 AM IST
US avoiding 'confrontation' in sea row: John Kerry
Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan also have claims to the South China Sea, a vital waterway through which USD 5 trillion in annual trade passes.
Jul 27, 2016, 13:05 PM IST
Philippines willing to share South China Sea: Govt
The Philippines is willing to share natural resources with Beijing in contested South China Sea areas even if it wins a legal challenge next week, Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay told AFP Friday.
Jul 08, 2016, 14:23 PM IST
