MANILA: The Philippines defense chief said on Friday he would continue to do his duty in the face of China’s “wickedness,” a day after he was sanctioned by Beijing for what it described as repeated “erroneous remarks.” Ties between China and US ally the Philippines have soured in the past few years, with frequent spats as Manila, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, pushes back at what it sees as aggression by Beijing. China has accused the Philippines of repeated encroachment in its waters in the disputed South China Sea.

BEIJING: China announced on Thursday sanctions against the Philippines’ defense minister over “irresponsible remarks,” escalating tensions between Beijing and Manila as they…

The Philippine government says China’s imposition of sanctions, including an entry ban, against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. was “an unfriendly act” that could further…

The Philippine government says China’s imposition of sanctions, including an entry ban, against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. was “an unfriendly act” that could further…

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government said Friday that China’s imposition of sanctions, including an entry ban, against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. was…

MANILA: The Philippines defense chief said on Friday he would continue to do his duty in the face of China’s “wickedness,” a day after he was sanctioned by Beijing for what it…

The country’s Department of Foreign Affairs said that the sanctions against Gilberto Teodoro Jr. are “an unfriendly act” that “further complicates” bilateral relations.

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Philippines condemns China's sanctions on Defence Chief Teodoro as an unfriendly act, escalating tensions over South China Sea disputes.