Russian vlogger to serve sentence in Philippines – DILG

MANILA, Philippines — Vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy will not be deported to Russia as he must serve over a year in prison for harassing Filipinos, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla. “Russia won’t take him back. The United …

Philippines tells China to build trust, credibility before South China Sea talks

By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter TALKS between the Philippines and China on their South China Sea dispute must be built on mutual trust to ensure progress, Manila’s defense chief said on Sunday, stressing that Beijing must first build credibility …

Japan and Philippines agree to strengthen defense cooperation

Singapore – Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro on Sunday agreed to further strengthen cooperation between Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the Philippine military amid China's intensified …

Philippines defence chief calls out China’s ‘propaganda spiel’, says Beijing faces trust deficit

SINGAPORE - A “deficit of trust” stands in the way of Beijing’s ability to resolve disputes such as overlapping claims in the South China Sea, said Philippine defence chief Gilberto Teodoro Jr on June 1. Speaking at a plenary session during the 22nd …

Philippines Says China Has No Right to Object or I

MANILA—The Philippine foreign ministry said on Thursday that China has no right to object to or interfere with its lawful and routine activities in the South China Sea. The ministry said it also "rejects and refutes" recent statements of the …

Philippines' blackmail will not work, professor warns at Shangri-La Dialogue

People in uniforms perform security duties outside the Shangri-La Hotel, the venue for the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore, May 30, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] China will not bully smaller countries, but will also not allow certain countries to exploit …

Philippines deployed corvette at 18 knots into core waters of Huangyan Dao, Chinese delegate reveals provocation at ...

Major General Meng Xiangqing Photo: Global Times At the Shangri-La Dialogue held on Sunday, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro made unwarranted accusations against China regarding the South China Sea issue. In response, Major General Meng …

Philippines Sees Nearly 21% Decline in Rice Imports: A Shift in Agricultural Landscape

The Philippines is witnessing a notable shift in its rice import landscape, as the archipelago’s imports fell sharply to 1.7 million tons within the first five months of 2025. This represents a significant decline of 20.9% compared to the same period last …

Russian vlogger to serve sentence in Philippines; no deportation — DILG

MANILA, Philippines — The Russian vlogger who was arrested on April 3 due to harassment will not be deported and will serve his sentence in the Philippines, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said.  In a statement on Sunday, June 1, Remulla said deportation …

Philippines’ Krishnah Gravidez named Miss World Asia 2025