America as a third world country
May 23, 2024
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The comments by Salvador Medialdea, Duterte’s former executive secretary, were meant to shift the blame to late leader Benigno Aquino III who could “no longer defend himself”, observers told This Week in Asia, adding that this would allow Beijing to strengthen its claims of a deal being in place.
The report last week by a Chinese think tank found Vietnam had reclaimed more land in the region over the past three years than in the previous four decades, warning such activity could “complicate and expand” disputes in the waters.
But Carlos, who was recently removed from his command, said under oath that a transcript of their conversation, given to local media by the embassy, did not accurately reflect their brief conversation.
While analysts said the Philippine government’s legal action could be successful, they warned Beijing would likely respond with countermeasures against Manila and its people.
TOKYO -- The Philippine peso fell to its lowest point versus the dollar since November 2022, as the country's central bank shifts away from a hawkish monetary policy.
MANILA -- Relations between the Philippines and China have teetered on the brink of a new low in recent weeks, with tensions ratcheting up over a series of disputes around the South China Sea.
Alice Leal Guo, 38, mayor of Bamban town, on Monday addressed the media amid mounting controversy over her background, insisting in Tagalog: “I’m not a spy. I am a Filipino, I love my country.” In a public statement, she added: “I am a love child of my beloved father and our housekeeper [kasambahay].”