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Philippines defends unpublicized Ayungin deal with China
Politicsphilstar5mo ago

Philippines defends unpublicized Ayungin deal with China

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, March 4, defended its deal with China over resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal, stating for the record that it does not require the Philippines to seek permission for missions and does not allow Chinese boarding of Philippine vessels.

Philippines Clarifies China Deal on Ayungin Shoal
Politicsphilstar14d ago

Philippines Clarifies China Deal on Ayungin Shoal

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs stated that a provisional understanding with China regarding rotation and resupply to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal does not restrict Philippine sovereign rights.

Philippines Deposits Panatag Shoal Chart with UN
Worldphilstar25d ago

Philippines Deposits Panatag Shoal Chart with UN

The Department of Foreign Affairs announced that the Philippines formally deposited its official nautical chart of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal and its surrounding maritime zones with the United Nations Secretariat in July.

High Court Challenge Over Irish Passport Refusal
Worldirish-times2mo ago

High Court Challenge Over Irish Passport Refusal

Two women have launched a High Court challenge against the Department of Foreign Affairs' decision to refuse their child an Irish passport, arguing that the department erred in law by not recognizing one applicant as a legal or genetic parent.