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Beijing says 'ready to work' with ASEAN on South China Sea rules
(UPDATED) China's premier Li Keqiang says the first reading of the code of conduct – a chance for all members to comment on the draft terms – is 'a very important landmark'
Duterte in ASEAN: Let's exercise 'self-restraint' in South China Sea
President Rodrigo Duterte also calls on ASEAN countries not to choose sides between China and the United States, all while pursuing his 'independent foreign policy' which involves the Philippines' pivot to China
Fintech firms adopt code of conduct after spate of online shaming incidents
Financial technology trade association FinTechAlliance.ph seeks to rub out abusive collection practices and excessive disbursement of loans which result in heavy debt
Duterte to raise 'delay' in South China Sea Code of Conduct with Xi Jinping
Asked who is 'delaying' the completion of the South China Sea Code of Conduct, President Rodrigo Duterte says, 'It could be China. Nobody else is asking us to wait.'
[ANALYSIS] Will boat sinking put pressure on ASEAN Summit?
The ramming of a Filipino boat by a Chinese vessel in the Reed Bank could force Southeast Asian countries to put pressure on China for an early agreement on a rules-based code
Public officials legally required to be honest, says ex-ombudsman Morales
‘Honesty is, therefore, a matter of oath derived from legal sources, not a matter of option driven by market forces,’ says former ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales
China to heed proposed sea code, binding or not – Wang Yi
'Whether or not it is legally binding, any document we have signed, we will strictly abide by it and firmly implement it,' says Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
PCOO tells officials, employees: 'Be mindful' of social media posts
Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy issues the memo to all Presidential Communications Operations Office personnel over a week after the controversial federalism video of fellow official Mocha Uson
Mining firm files administrative, criminal complaints vs Palawan town mayor
'All cases filed by INC are SLAPP suits intended to harass me in my pursuit to protect the environment and enforce environmental laws,' says Brooke's Point Mayor Jean Feliciano in response to the complaints filed by Ipilan Nickel Corporation
Ex-Sulu governor pleads guilty to non-filing of SALNs
The Sandiganbayan's 6th Division orders Abdusakur Tan Sr to pay a P25,000-fine for his failure to file his Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth for 5 years
[OPINION] Staying on course, minus defeatism
Much remains to be done in the Philippines' territorial and maritime rights defense
Poe on bill vs 'fake news': Hold gov't officials to higher standard
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says her bill is 'unconstitutional' and 'singles out' public officials. Senator Grace Poe calls his interpretation 'tragic.'
Gadon files criminal complaint vs Sereno over missing SALNs
(UPDATED) 'It's a laughable move by desperate people,' says the camp of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
ASEAN’s existential question
Can it have a united voice on the South China Sea and achieve peace in these contested waters?
ASEAN 2017: A wasted opportunity for the West Philippine Sea
'The Philippines' chairmanship wasn't just a missed opportunity; it significantly weakened ASEAN's standing on political-security matters,' Southeast Asia expert Gregory Poling tells Rappler
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What #ASEAN2017 accomplished: How much do they matter?
From migrants' rights to a code of conduct, here’s what came out of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit
ASEAN avoids hitting China in Chairman's Statement
ASEAN evades reference to China's militarization of the South China Sea, as it hails the 'positive momentum' in Southeast Asia's ties with China
Duterte, Trump hit South China Sea 'militarization'
The Philippines and the US stress 'the importance of peacefully resolving disputes in the South China Sea, in accordance with international law'
ASEAN, China announce start of Code of Conduct talks
This is the biggest milestone for the past 15 years in crafting a Code of Conduct in the disputed South China Sea
Duterte to push for sea code of conduct in meeting with Xi
The Philippine leader plans to relay to the Chinese president the worry of ASEAN nations over militarization in the South China Sea
QC court convicts former UP Dean for non-disclosure of assets
Querubin is ordered to pay a penalty of P4,000 for 4 counts of violation of the code of conduct and ethical standards
Trillanes files criminal charges vs Mocha Uson
(UPDATED) 'The era of fake news is over,’ Senator Antonio Trillanes IV says after he filed criminal and administrative charges against Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson
U.S., Australia, Japan to PH: Follow the ruling you won
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop voice their strong opposition to coercive unilateral actions in the disputed South China Sea
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China warns ASEAN vs 'outside parties' in South China Sea
This comes after foreign ministers of ASEAN and China adopted the framework of a Code of Conduct in the disputed South China Sea
ASEAN ministers endorse framework code in South China Sea
3rd UPDATE The Philippines says it prefers a legally binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea but the caveat is we have to have an effective Code of Conduct
ASEAN, China ministers to endorse sea code framework this week
The endorsement by the foreign ministers is expected to kickstart talks on the actual Code of Conduct in the South China Sea
Youth groups file ethics complaint vs Aguirre over fake news
If he resigns that s very good that s delicadeza but our strongest position would be for the President to actually take him out of office says one of the complainants
Ex-Sulu vice gov Tan, sons face charges over SALNs, wealth probe
Former Sulu vice governor Abdusakur Tan and his son Maimbung Mayor Samier Tan will be charged for failure to file SALNs Another son Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan II is under investigation for possible ill gotten wealth
Cayetano wary of 'legally binding' rules in South China Sea
The Code of Conduct in the South China Sea should be a non legally binding gentleman s agreement Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano says
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ASEAN, China agree on sea code framework
The Philippines welcomes the completion of the drafting of the framework of the Code of Conduct the DFA says
Indonesia's Jokowi: ASEAN must have common stand on South China Sea
Indonesia s strategy towards China has been one of the toughest in the region blowing up Chinese fishing boats and deploying navy ships and fighter jets in contested waters in the South China Sea
ASEAN Summit in Manila to tackle West PH Sea
New DFA spokesman Robespierre Bolivar says the upcoming ASEAN Summit will also be a chance to show the best of the Philippines
Duterte given gold Rolex watch for birthday
The President says the sender refuses to take the luxury watch back So he plans to sell the watch at a discount
Duterte urges completion of South China Sea rules
Amid his warm approach to China Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte emphasizes respect for freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea
Ex-PCSO executives charged for accepting perks
Uriarte is among the remaining defendants in the PCSO scam plunder case which ex president Arroyo has already been acquitted of
Driven away from Scarborough Shoal, Filipino fishermen now train in China
Outside the diplomatic arena China’s decision to explore a different approach and strategy in dealing with Filipino fishermen appears to be shaky
ASEAN ministers: 'Grave concern' over sea 'militarization'
3rd UPDATE Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr says ASEAN is hopeful to finish a framework code of conduct in the South China Sea by June this year
ASEAN, China 'working very hard' for sea pact – PH
ASEAN and China bank on a fresh momentum for a legally binding code of conduct in the South China Sea the Philippines says
ASEAN 2017 eyes framework on South China Sea code of conduct
On the year the Philippines chairs ASEAN the bloc aims to finish the framework of a legally binding document governing settlement of disputes in the South China Sea
Ombudsman orders dismissal of CHED's Vitriolo
UPDATED Any public official who transgresses the standards for good public service or causes such transgression must bear the consequences says Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales
Ombudsman files 2 new criminal charges vs Pichay
Prosecutors say Prospero Pichay Jr caused undue injury to LWUA when he used its funds to sponsor a National Chess Federation of the Philippines chess tournament held in honor of him
Duterte to Vietnam's Quang: Bilateral talks with China 'necessary'
President Rodrigo Duterte and Vietnam President Tran Dai Quang agree to avoid provocative acts in the South China Sea
Under fire over sea row, China woos ASEAN with $10B in infra loans
China offers to boost trade and economic ties with ASEAN as the Philippines US Japan and India raise the South China Sea row during the ASEAN summits
China’s 2015 military strategy, what it means for the PH
The Philippines must push ASEAN to draft a binding Code of Conduct without Chinese participation
2 SBMA officials face criminal, administrative raps
Fahrenheit Company Limited has accused the two officials of dishonesty gross misconduct grave abuse of authority and oppression
Malaysia urges Beijing's cooperation in South China Sea
Foreign Minister Anifah Aman whose country hosts the ASEAN summit next week also cautions rival claimants to the strategic seaway against taking actions that stoke tensions
PH hopeful ASEAN issues 'G7-like' statement vs China
President Benigno Aquino III s main topic of discussion with ASEAN will be the reclamation issue in the South China Sea says the Department of Foreign Affairs
