Why does China claim the West Philippine Sea?

Why does China claim the West Philippine Sea?

The West Philippine Sea falls within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.

Eduardo Ano, the Philippines National Security Adviser, said:
“Under international law, the Philippines has the right to patrol the length and … Read the rest

US Guidelines: Philippines and South China Sea.

The United States issued a six-page “bilateral defense guidelines” on Wednesday, 3 May 2023.

The guidelines have clarified that the previously agreed 1951 bilateral treaty commitments would be invoked if either is attacked specifically in the South China Sea and … Read the rest

Tourist Arrivals in The Philippines in 2017, by Nationality

In 2017, 6.6 million foreign tourists visited the Philippines..

The top 5 visiting nationalities were:

1,607,821 from South Korea
968,447 from China
957,813 from the USA
584,180 from Japan
259,433 from Australia… Read the rest

In 2017, 6.6 million foreign tourists visited the Philippines..

The top 5 visiting nationalities were:

1,607,821 from South Korea
968,447 from China
957,813 from the USA
584,180 from Japan
259,433 from Australia… Read the rest

Colonisation of the Philippines

Colonisation of the Philippines 1521 to 1946..

The Philippines became a colony of Spain in 1521.
Spanish rule of The Philippines ended on 10th December 1898.
The Philippines was a Spanish colony for 377 years.

The Philippines became a United … Read the rest

Colonisation of the Philippines 1521 to 1946..

The Philippines became a colony of Spain in 1521.
Spanish rule of The Philippines ended on 10th December 1898.
The Philippines was a Spanish colony for 377 years.

The Philippines became a United … Read the rest

Is the term “illegal alien” the Correct Term or is it Racist?

Illegal Alien or Undocumented Alien or ??..

I’ve been reading that many people feel that the term ‘illegal alien’ is Racist, and wondered how Americans feel when being described as illegal Aliens in the Philippines, when they overstay their visa’s.  … Read the rest

Illegal Alien or Undocumented Alien or ??..

I’ve been reading that many people feel that the term ‘illegal alien’ is Racist, and wondered how Americans feel when being described as illegal Aliens in the Philippines, when they overstay their visa’s.  … Read the rest