Marcos urged to seek out more allies to deter China aggression

By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter SECURITY and foreign policy experts on Wednesday urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to partner with as many countries as possible to deter China’s aggression in the South China Sea. “Multilateralism will counterbalance too much dependence in the United States,” Chester B. Cabalza, who studied national security and policymaking […]

Philippine-China economic ties may persist amid US presence

By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES under President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. would probably keep close economic ties with China despite a security partnership with the United States, according to political analysts. But increasing tensions in the South China Sea and Manila’s involvement in the China-Taiwan conflict pose threats to their relationship, they […]

Soccsksargen signs deals vs wildlife trafficking 

THE DEPARTMENT of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Soccsksargen regional office has signed agreements with air and sea port authorities to beef up border checks against wildlife trafficking.  The Mindanao State University (MSU), meanwhile, has launched its Center for Biodiversity Studies in General Santos City, which will do research on the region’s three protected areas.  […]

Fund under SZCDG acquires 69.35% equity interest in China South City Xi’an for RMB5 billion; Further strengthening cooperation between the two parties and boosting the future development

EQS Newswire / 10/01/2023 / 10:00 UTC+8 Fund under SZCDG acquires 69.35% equity interest in China South City Xi’an for RMB5 billion Further strengthening cooperation between the two parties and boosting the future development of China South City   China South City (SEHK stock code: 1668.HK) recently announced that China South International, a direct wholly-owned […]

Journalists detained over footage appearing to show South Sudan president wet himself

NAIROBI — Six journalists in South Sudan have been detained over the circulation of footage showing President Salva Kiir appearing to wet himself at an official event, the national journalists union said on Saturday. The footage from December showed a dark stain spread down the 71-year-old president’s grey trousers as he stood for the national […]

Fund under SZCDG invests RMB5 billion for 69.35% equity interest in China South City Xi’an, Further strengthening cooperation between the two parties

Hong Kong, PRC, Jan 5, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – China South City Holdings Limited (the “Company” or the “Group”, SEHK stock code: 1668.HK) is pleased to announce that China South International, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, has entered into an investment agreement with Shenzhen Shenji No.1 Industrial Park Investment and […]

PHL, China foreign ministries to sign accord for ‘direct communication’ on sea incidents

THE FOREIGN ministers of the Philippines and China will sign an agreement during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s state visit to China next week to open direct communication lines and avoid tensions in Philippine-claimed areas in the South China Sea, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The agreement, which will be signed by […]

PHL signs ODA deal with South Korea for loans of up to $3 billion

THE PHILIPPINES has signed a framework agreement with South Korea that could lead to official development assistance (ODA) loans of up to $3 billion, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said in a statement. The Framework Arrangement Concerning Loans from the Economic Development Cooperation Fund will remain effective until 2026. “This Framework Arrangement amounts to […]

South Korea expresses interest in renewables dev’t after PHL opens up foreign investment

THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) said South Korea is exploring “practical ways to cooperate” with the Philippines to help the latter achieve energy security via renewable energy, which was recently opened up to 100% foreign investment. Soonchang Hong, Minister Counselor of the Korean Embassy, said during the 2022 Korea-Philippines Energy Forum Friday that the government […]

Korea invites more tourists from Cebu; KTO hosts MICE seminar, weekend program

THE Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office (KTO Manila) recently hosted a weekend of events in Cebu, reminding Cebuanos of Korea as a top-tier tourist destination. On Nov. 18, the Korea MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) Seminar was held at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu. During the afternoon session, KTO Manila hosted outbound travel agencies and […]