4 dead as 7.4 magnitude quake hits Taiwan

AT LEAST four people died after a 7.4 magnitude struck off Taiwan’s east coast early Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings.

Taiwan holds Stinger missiles firing drill

TAIPEI - Taiwan's Army held a drill in southern Pingtung County recently to train soldiers on firing Stinger missiles and test its troops' asymmetrical warfare capabilities.

Tensions escalate as U.S.-manipulated G7 sparks confrontation

THE GROUP of Seven (G7) ended its three-day gathering in Hiroshima as crowds of protesters took to the streets against the U.S.-led bloc's latest steps to undermine world peace.

Are OFWs safe in Taiwan?

‘China continues to violate Taiwan’s air defence zone’

MANILA - Are Filipino workers safe in Taiwan amid the brewing tension in South China Sea and China’s aggression towards the island nation? Yes, if you asked Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Chairman and Resident Representative Silvestre Bello III, who allayed concerns about the safety of Filipinos in Taiwan amid brewing tensions with neighboring China.

China: Growing and Going to Sea

FOR THE People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), 2022 was another banner year. Although the largest navy on the planet did not commission as many ships and submarines as in 2021, it continued to outproduce the U.S. Navy in total numbers of ships, tonnage, and supersonic antiship cruise missiles.

Philippines, U.S. to hold largest ever joint war games

THE PHILIPPINES and the United States will hold their largest ever joint military exercises next month, Filipino and American officials said, as the longtime allies seek to counter China’s growing regional influence.

China warns Philippines over EDCA

CHINA HAS strongly warned the Philippines after it signed an accord with the United States allowing access to several military bases in the country.

Taiwanese STARLUX Airlines now flies direct to Cebu

CEBU CITY – A Taiwanese international airline company, STARLUX Airlines, has launched its inaugural flight to Cebu province with officials from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport welcoming the 188-seater Airbus A321neo flight from Taoyuan International Airport.

Taiwanese carrier to launch direct flights from Taoyuan to Cebu, Chiang Mai

CEBU - China Airlines (CAL) will launch direct flight services from Taiwan's main airport in Taoyuan to Cebu in Central Philippines, and Chiang Mai in Thailand in the coming months, the Taiwanese carrier announced.

PEZA eyes more high-tech investments from Taiwan

THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) aims to attract more investments in high-technology industries from Taiwan following the country’s investment mission in the East Asian economy this week.

Taiwan accuses China of misinterpreting U.N. Resolution

TAIWAN HAS condemned China for intentionally misinterpreting a 1971 United Nations resolution and using it as a pretext to argue against Taiwan being part of the U.N. system.

Future of Taiwan lies in China's reunification

A Chinese mainland spokesperson said the future of Taiwan lies in China's reunification, and the well-being of Taiwan compatriots hinges on China's reunification.

Arms sales to Taiwan to continue despite China protests: US spokesman

THE United States will continue to provide defensive weapons to Taiwan despite protests by Beijing over the recent approval by Washington of the sale of weapons systems to Taipei, a U.S. government spokesman said.

Taiwan's diplomatic ties stable amid possible China retaliation: FM

TAIWAN'S DIPLOMATIC ties with all of its allies are solid, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said amid fears Beijing could try to snatch away more of Taiwan's allies in retaliation for United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit.

China summons U.S. ambassador over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan

CHINESE VICE Foreign Minister Xie Feng urgently summoned the U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns and lodged stern representations and strong protests over Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

Duterte stands neutral in China-Taiwan tension

DESPITE WIDESPREAD public criticism for his weak response on China’s aggressiveness in the West Philippine Sea, President Rodrigo Duterte now said his administration will remain neutral amid the escalating conflict between Beijing and Taiwan.

Tzu Chi, Taiwan employer help comatose worker return home to Philippines

A MIGRANT worker from the Philippines who fell into a coma following a debilitating disease flew home Saturday (Nov. 27) thanks to assistance from the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, and his employer.

Shopee Debuts Kim Chiu as Brand Ambassador to Kick Off the 10.10 Brands Festival

Catch the Filipino actress’ new Shopee TV commercial and enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, big brand giveaways, and up to ₱1,000 off brand vouchers at Shopee’s biggest brands sale of the year!

Tzu Chi Foundation aids 500 trike, jeep drivers

HUNDREDS OF jeepney and tricycle drivers benefitted from the rice and grocery goods donated by the benevolent Tzu Chi Foundation, a Taiwanese international humanitarian and non-governmental organization.

China’s Disinformation Campaign in the Philippines

IN U.S.-China relations, “coordinated inauthentic behavior” is no longer just a polite description for bilateral summits, but the latest tactic in the on-going competition for power and influence in the Indo-Pacific.