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No indication China will use intel from Filipino spies to take over BRP Sierra Madre – Navy

Lois Calderon — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:29:38 +0000

Manila, Philippines – After the military uncovered China-sponsored espionage activities employing three Filipino civilian defense personnel, the Philippine Navy said there are “no indications” that Beijing will use the intel to occupy Ayungin Shoal or take over BRP Sierra Madre – the World War II-era ship grounded as a military outpost there. Rear Admiral Roy

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Espionage trend in past two years – Philippine Navy

Lois Calderon — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:43:54 +0000

Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Navy has sounded the alarm over what it described as a “trend of espionage” in the past two years following the arrests of suspected Chinese spies in Zambales and Bohol – one of them a Mongolian pilot with military background tied to China’s People’s Liberation Army. In a briefing on

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Palace seeks ‘healthy dialogue’ after China job-loss warning

Tristan Nodalo — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:16:39 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The government has called for “healthy dialogue” and mutual respect between Manila and Beijing following a warning from the Chinese embassy that escalating political rhetoric could threaten millions of Filipino jobs tied to bilateral economic relations. Palace press officer Claire Castro reiterated that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. does not see the

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China is the real threat, Taiwan says in rebuff to Munich speech

Reuters — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:29:18 +0000

China is the real threat to security and is hypocritically claiming to uphold UN principles of peace, Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Sunday, Feb. 15, in a rebuff to comments by China's top diplomat at the Munich Security Conference.

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China won’t impose sanctions on PH senators amid verbal spat, embassy says

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:11:54 +0000

The Chinese embassy turned down suggestions to impose sanctions against some Philippine lawmakers following intense verbal exchanges between Beijing's diplomatic mission and Manila's officials.

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Senate passes resolution condemning China embassy statements after heated debate

Eimor Santos — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:48:40 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Following intense debates, senators adopted a resolution condemning the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s public statements against Filipino officials. The measure was adopted, subject to style and without any objections, on Monday, Feb. 9. Ahead of the approval, the sponsor of the measure, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, got into a lengthy and heated

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Booted out as foreign relations chair, Imee may replace Pangilinan in constitutional amendments

Eimor Santos — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:18:43 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Sen. Imee Marcos will be replaced as chairperson of the influential committee on foreign relations at a time when the chamber is divided on the Chinese embassy’s public attacks against Filipino officials. In a series of text messages to NewsWatch Plus on Thursday, Jan. 29, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping”

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Sen. Marcos seeks restraint as colleagues slam Chinese embassy

Eimor Santos — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:11:32 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – While several senators strongly condemned the Chinese Embassy’s verbal attacks on Filipino officials, Senator Imee Marcos called for “restraint, sobriety, and professionalism” in handling the dispute. Marcos, chairperson of the committee on foreign relations, filed a resolution on Wednesday, Jan. 28, seeking to unite the Senate in urging government officials and

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Senators seek sanctions vs. Chinese diplomats amid squabble

Eimor Santos — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:59:32 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – After filing a resolution condemning the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s public statements against Filipino officials, senators are now seeking to replace China’s envoy and possibly bar another diplomat from entering the country. During plenary deliberations on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan formally sponsored the proposed resolution signed by 15

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PH raises concerns with China over embassy’s public exchanges

Tristan Nodalo — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:19:51 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The Philippines has made firm representations with Beijing over what it described as an escalation of public exchanges between the Chinese Embassy in Manila and Philippine lawmakers and officials, cautioning that heated rhetoric could undermine diplomatic efforts to manage tensions between the two countries. In a statement issued Monday, the Department

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