Author Archives: Uel Balenia

Chinese general in Pentagon

Chinese top general in Pentagon; says China is not afraid of trouble

“We believe that the ones that are provoking those issues in the South China Sea [is] not China, but certain countries that are attempting to gain their own interests, because they believe that China is now developing its economy and the United States is adopting this Asia-Pacific rebalancing strategy,” Geneneral Fang Fenghui said, Chief of

Mabini Reef

China building airstrip inside PH territory

“On 04 April 2014, the Philippines protested Chinese reclamation on Mabini (Johnson) Reef. The Chinese side rejected the protest. The President raised the Mabini Reef issue in Nay Pyi Taw. The Philippines already included Mabini Reef in the Memorial to clarify Mabini Reef’s physical character,” said in an official statement of Philippine Department of Foreign

24th ASEAN Summit

China: a certain country is spoiling friendship between China and ASEAN

The 24th ASEAN Summit, under Myanmar’s Chairmanship with theme “Moving forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community”, release a press statement, Monday, saying, “We reiterated our commitment to a rules-based community which would guarantee peace, security and stability throughout the region.” ASEAN also said, “We reaffirmed our pledge to strengthen democracy, enhance good

Juico

PCSO head resigns amid several issues

“President Aquino thanks outgoing PCSO Chairperson Margarita Juico for her dedicated service to the government and the Filipino people. As an esteemed family friend, President Aquino wishes her well on her decision to end her stint in public service,” Presidential Communications Operations Office head Herminio Coloma Jr. confirming the resignation of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office

BRP Leopoldo Regis

PH military boost defense against China’s plan to occupy

According to a senior military official, Philippine military will boost its defense in the West Philippine Sea to counter China’s occupying activities in the territory. AFP, according to the unnamed official, has a four-year plan to protect Philippines from poaching, illegal fishing, and increased presence of Chinese vessels and aircraft in the disputed territories. “We