This comes after the Philippine Coast Guard reported that a Chinese Coast Guard vessel (CCGV) drove away a Filipino fishing boat while in the area on January 9, just days after President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr went on a state visit to China from January 3 to 5.
The Philippines must keep in mind that Chinese investments are known to be predatory and opaque in nature, with terms that are heavily skewed against the recipient country.
China's hegemonic desires in the South China Sea have resulted in a significant downfall in the relations between Manila and Beijing with increased hostilities, reported The HK Post.
Philippines officials are condemning China over debris showdown and boats massing in the South China Sea. Footage from local TV station GMA-7 aired on Wednesday showed several Chinese vessels still lingering around Iroquois Reef and Sabina Shoal.
New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and said he looked forward to working closely with the Philippines leader to strengthen bilateral ties.
New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke over the phone with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and reviewed various areas of bilateral engagement.
Manila [Philippines], June 30 (ANI): Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr was sworn in as the 17th president of the Philippines in Manila City in front of thousands of people on Thursday.
Beijing [China], June 14 (ANI): Even as the Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said that he will not allow the rights of his country to be "trampled upon," China continues to block boats of the archipelago in Ayungin Shoal, in the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea.
Manila [Philippines], May 9 (ANI): Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of former President Ferdinand Marcos, is taking a big lead in Monday's Philippine presidential election over his main rival, incumbent Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo.
Manila [Philippines], November 16 (ANI/Xinhua): Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and who is running for the vice presidency in 2022 elections, confirmed Tuesday her alliance with presidential aspirant Ferdinand Marcos Jr who is now leading the poll.