DFA summons Chinese envoy over Julian Felipe Reef issue

DFA summons Chinese envoy over Julian Felipe Reef issue

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has summoned Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian, expressing displeasure over the illegal presence of Chinese vessels near Julian Felipe reef.DFA Acting Undersecretary Elizabeth Buensuceso on Monday informed Huang...
Senators slam China, urge gov’t to defend PH territory

Senators slam China, urge gov’t to defend PH territory

Senators on Tuesday called on the government to protect and defend the Philippines’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) following Chinese vessels’ continued presence at Julian Felipe Reef.Sen. Panfilo Lacson said in a statement that Filipinos should back Department of...
DFA hits back at Chinese embassy for rebuffing Lorenzana

DFA hits back at Chinese embassy for rebuffing Lorenzana

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday lashed out at the Chinese embassy for rebuffing Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, who had demanded that Chinese vessels leave Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea.“The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly...