An American delegation, tasked by United States President Joe Biden to reaffirm the U.S.' commitment to its partnership with Taiwan, wrapped up a three-day visit to Taipei shortly before noon Friday. ( read original story ...)
Biden-Suga Talks Focus on China Amid Tensions Over Taiwan
Biden and Suga plan to issue statements on the situation in the Taiwan Strait -- a move sure to draw China’s attention -- as well as announce a $2 billion initiative on 5G technology, according to a U ... ( read original story ...)
Biden set to present united front on Taiwan with Suga
WASHINGTON • US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga were to present a united front on Taiwan - China's most sensitive territorial issue, in a summit meeting yesterday, ... ( read original story ...)
U.S.-Japan Statement Refers to ‘Peace and Stability in Taiwan Strait’ – Jiji
A joint statement after a summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday referred to the "importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait", Jiji ... ( read original story ...)
46 Taiwanese nationals sentenced in China for telecom fraud
Taipei, April 16 (CNA) A court in Beijing on Friday sentenced a total of 46 Taiwanese nationals, who were deported from Spain in 2016, to up to 13 years in jail for their alleged involvement in teleco ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga says he, Biden, reaffirmed importance of stability in Taiwan Strait
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he had discussed the Taiwan situation and the situation in China's Xinjiang province with U.S. President Biden on Friday and the two ... ( read original story ...)
Donation of immovable property
Dear PAO, I am an OFW who spent most of my life in a foreign country working to earn money. As a result, I acquired four houses that I intend to use when I retire. Just recently, my favorite nephew ... ( read original story ...)
Gov’t wants Mindanao to be powered by RE
The national government is looking to utilize renewable energy in Mindanao by shutting down coal power plants and improve the capacity of the Agus River hydroelectric system, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Truck driver among 7 charged in Taiwan train crash
Authorities in Taiwan on Friday charged seven people -- including the operator of a crane truck -- in a train crash that killed dozens of people earlier this month. ( read original story ...)
Biden and Suga to tout united front on Taiwan: official
US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga were to present a united front on Taiwan in a summit meeting yesterday, a senior US government official said. Biden and Suga were ... ( read original story ...)
Biden, Suga meet at White House, Taiwan statement expected
Suga is the first foreign leader to visit the US since Biden took office, underscoring US emphasis on the Indo-Pacific. ( read original story ...)
PH sets 75% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
THE Philippines has set a 75-percent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction and avoidance target by 2030, according to the Department of Finance (DoF). In a statement on Friday, the DoF said the goal ... ( read original story ...)
The Philippines’ Nationally Determined Contribution
A few days ago, the President, who also sits as the chairman of the Climate Change Commission, as provided under Republic Act (RA) 9729, otherwise known as the “Climate Change Act of 2009,” has ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan says U.S. understood its ‘special’ situation in currency report
The U.S. decision not to brand Taiwan a currency manipulator was a reflection of the effective communication between the two sides and Washington understanding the island's "special" economic ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. stops short of declaring Vietnam, Switzerland, Taiwan currency manipulators
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday said Vietnam, Switzerland and Taiwan tripped its thresholds for possible currency manipulation under a 2015 U.S. trade law, but refrained from formally branding ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. says Vietnam, Switzerland and Taiwan violate currency thresholds
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday said it will continue enhanced engagement with Vietnam and Switzerland, and initiate similar talks with Taiwan after concluding all three countries met the ... ( read original story ...)