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Duterte asserts PH sovereignty to others, except China – analyst
'[Duterte] compromises sovereignty when it comes to [his] relationship with China and then he asserts sovereignty when it comes to international organizations,' says political analyst Bobby Tuazon
[OPINION] Freud's libido and Duterte's jingoism
International relations are not built on drunken macho street-talk that Duterte has been used to all his life as a mayor in the country’s southern backwaters
PH urged to find 'middle ground' between U.S., China
‘We’re like a pendulum. We cannot keep swinging from one extreme to the other,’ says Aileen Baviera, professor and former dean of UP’s Asian Center
[OPINION] Future challenges of our foreign policy
The government needs to listen to our people. China needs to hear from our people.
Locsin: Independent foreign policy not simply switching masters
'Independent foreign policy means getting off your knees, on your feet to stand up for our country,' says Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro 'Teddyboy' Locsin Jr
[OPINION] Will soft power save the rules-based order?
Soft power seeks the long-term view – the weaving of a powerful narrative that avoids the use of force and coercion but instead utilizes inducement
Arroyo backs Duterte: PH friendship with China 'just right'
'Hindi ba karapat-dapat lamang na maging kaibigan natin ang China?' says Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Lacson questions landing of China plane in PH: 'We might wake up a colony'
'What if a hundred Chinese military aircraft suddenly request to refuel simultaneously? We might all wake up a colony again, this time by China,' says Senator Panfilo Lacson
Duterte congratulates Putin for landslide reelection
'President Duterte extends the warmest congratulations of the Filipino people to President Vladimir Putin on his reelection'
How are PH-U.S. ties under Duterte? 'Terrific,' says envoy
'This is really a strong partnership. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship for both countries,' says US ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim after turning over 6 ScanEagle reconnaissance drones to the Philippine Air Force
[WATCH] Rappler Talk: Analyst Aaron Jed Rabena on Philippines-China relations
Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to Aaron Jed Rabena on how Chinese President Xi Jinping's move toward lifetime rule might affect Philippines-China relations and their maritime dispute
Britain's Johnson seeks to thaw Russia ties during Moscow trip
(UPDATED) While the visit could signal an improvement in relations, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says he holds out little hope that ties could undergo a full-blown transformation
PH hits latest North Korea ballistic missile test
Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano calls on North Korea to stop 'such provocative and highly dangerous actions'
PH rule of law rating drops in U.S. scorecard for aid
Malacañang says the US findings 'may not completely reflect' the Duterte administration's efforts to promote good governance and fight corruption
Cayetano backtracks, says Philippines open to EU aid
Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano contradicts his earlier statement that the Philippines is rejecting all kinds of grants from the EU
DFA refutes Duterte, says 'no new offer' of money from UK
This comes after President Rodrigo Duterte falsely claimed that he has refused an offer of '$18-20 million' from the UK
Wrong info leads Duterte to threaten EU diplomats
Malacañang itself admits that President Rodrigo Duterte was reacting to a foreign delegation that does not represent the EU
Duterte says he refused '$18-20 million' from UK
'Mabubuhay rin tayo. Anyway, I control the foreign affairs of this government,' President Rodrigo Duterte says
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'Be careful in dealing with China,' Nene Pimentel tells Duterte
Citing Sri Lanka and Myanmar the ex Senate president warns that when indebted countries fail to pay loans China takes over the sites of their investments
West PH Sea worth more than $24B from China – Carpio
The value of resources in the West Philippine Sea is much much higher than the Philippines 24 billion package from China SC Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio says
Rally world around Hague ruling, experts tell PH
We just dropped the ball after the ruling came out so how can you expect the world to support us? says SC Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio
Talk to China or go to war? 'False option,' Carpio says
Those who raise the issue of war with China either do not understand the 3 warfare strategy of China or simply are scaring Filipino people to make them submit to China says SC Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio
Justice Carpio hits Duterte policy after Hague ruling
I do not at all blame the DFA for this because the chief architect of our foreign policy is not the DFA but the President SC Senior Associate Justice Carpio says
Change is wanting: Dutertenomics and foreign policy
Despite positive efforts the President has also tried but failed to recalibrate our dependent neocolonial relations with the US and appears intent on merely replicating the same with China and Russia
Duterte foreign policy: Independent but isolated
In disregarding the international ruling on South China Sea We allow ourselves to be bullied but we call it an independent foreign policy an analyst says
Duterte ‘held nation together’ but missed campaign vows – Lagman
Another opposition lawmaker Ifugao Representative Teddy Baguilat Jr says the President is too preoccupied with the drug war that he forgets his other promises
Australia gives P34-M aid for Marawi clash victims
Australia vows to work with the Philippine government to combat terrorism in our region Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says
Palace to Carpio: Confrontation with China not in PH best interest
Malacañang says President Rodrigo Duterte is determined to protect the country’s rights in the West Philippine Sea while avoiding a conflict with China
EU defends aid with conditions: It's our taxpayers' money
If people think that other donors would be without conditions I would like to see those providers of assistance who have no conditions an EU official says
EU: We won't beg PH to take our money
The EU says there is no lack of other countries to help if Europe is not welcome to provide money to the Philippines
Duterte’s China policy shift: Strategy or serendipity?
President Duterte’s strategy of de emphasizing and compartmentalizing while not abandoning the territorial and maritime issues is a wise move that can pay off if done smartly
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Senators to Duterte: Why tolerate China's war threat?
Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV asks why the Philippines is rejecting the European Union s supposed interference but allowing China to make threats
PH to 'boycott' conditional aid from 'all countries'
Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano also praises China and Japan for helping the Philippines without conditions
PH refuses new EU grants; P13 billion at stake
UPDATED EU Ambassador to the Philippines Franz Jessen says the Philippines decision will affect up to 250 million euros in EU grants
No bells and whistles as Philippines, U.S. hold Balikatan
Despite the Duterte administration s shift in foreign policy officials deny the military exercises with the United States were downsized
China tells the world bedtime stories in propaganda drive
State run media bombards the internet with a series of videos touting Xi Jinping s One Belt One Road Initiative ahead of a two day summit on the project
Filipinos' trust in U.N. rises despite Duterte tirades
UPDATED Pulse Asia also reports that Filipinos still trust the United States and distrust China and Russia
Duterte open to PH-China military drills in Mindanao
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expresses openness to joint exercises with China as he visits 3 Chinese warships docked in Davao City
PH plans for Pag-asa to test Duterte's friendship with China
(UPDATED) How far China goes to react to Philippine plans to develop Pag-asa island – and how President Rodrigo Duterte responds – will show how the friendship between the two countries really works
PH, U.S. set to hold 1st Balikatan war games under Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte previously threatened to scrap the annual joint military exercises with the Philippines oldest treaty ally
Small planes for PH Navy signal Japan's growing security role
President Rodrigo Duterte s pronouncements of dislike for US makes the country s relations with Japan very crucial
Military action against North Korea an 'option' – Tillerson
In strong statements that appear to signal a sea change in American policy towards the isolated country the United States top diplomat said North Korea s burgeoning missile and nuclear programs must be halted
Enrique Manalo: Son of envoys, now father of DFA
Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo who grew up in a household of ambassadors now leads the department that his parents served
Rappler Talk: Meet PH's new top diplomat, Enrique Manalo
In his first one on one interview as DFA chief acting Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo talks about geopolitics and what s it like to be reared at home by diplomats
New Foreign Secretary Manalo: DFA will continue to serve
Yesterday is history acting Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo says a day after the Commission on Appointments rejected his predecessor Perfecto Yasay Jr
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Despite Duterte foreign policy, Filipinos still trust U.S. the most – poll
The results of a Social Weather Stations survey also shows China and Russia – President Rodrigo Duterte s favored allies – earning the trust of more Filipinos
Rappler Talk: FVR on Marcos, Duterte, law enforcement and foreign policy
The nation s elder statesman shares his thoughts on recent events
