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China, Phillipines Relations Set to Change Under new President Rodrigo Duterte

Jun 07, 2016 01:08 AM EDT

The coming of Philippines new president, Rodrigo Duterte, will cause an expected change of weather for China-Phillippines relations, according to political analysts.

'China Must Follow Rules,' Says Philippine President

Carlos Castillo |

Jan 11, 2016 05:22 AM EST

Philippine president Benigno Aquino, Jr. has said that China must be pressured to adhere to certain rules even as it continues to build military and other facilities on disputed waters in the South China Sea.

Philippine President Benigno Aquino meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

China Extends Olive Branch to the Philippines and Manila Promises to Play Along

Staff Reporter |

Nov 12, 2015 05:56 AM EST

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said that China attaches great importance to its relations with the Philippines and is ready to work with the country to create normal, stable, healthy and friendly bilateral relationship.

Philippine President Moves To Defuse Tensions With China

Bianca Ortega |

May 19, 2015 03:34 AM EDT

After giving out strong warnings regarding China's reclamation and military activities in the disputed part of South China Sea, the Philippines' President Benigno Aquino III is now moving to defuse tensions with Beijing.

President Benigno Aquino welcoming Pope Francis

Pope Visit: Who Kissed the Ring of the Fisherman?

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 17, 2015 04:30 AM EST

Despite Typhoon Amang, Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Saturday morning at the Tacloban Airport, wearing a yellow raincoat - just like the estimated 1 million residents who attended the Eucharistic celebration - to protect him from the rain.

Kerry Says No Special Treatment For U.S. Marine Accused Of Killing Filipino Transgender

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 21, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry assured the family of a murdered Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude that they will not seek special treatment for Joseph Scott Pemberton during the course of investigations.

President Obama and Philippines President Benigno Aquino III shake hands during a group photo opportunity at the Sept. 24, 2010 ASEAN leaders meeting at New York.

Philippine President At UN Expresses Renewed Unease About China

dweisman |

Sep 24, 2014 03:20 AM EDT

In several one-on-one interviews Tuesday with U.S. news outlets, Philippine President Benigno Aquino III said he was perplexed and concerned about Chinese actions related to the hotly contested South China Sea.

Philippines Absent In China's Expo, Ties Tested By Territorial Dispute

Des Cambaliza |

Sep 17, 2014 09:52 AM EDT

The Philippines is not attending China's trade show in Nanning, reports said, citing tense disputes in the South China Sea this year. The event is aimed at promoting China's trade ties with Southeast Asian countries.