Browsing by Author "Vigilia, Wendell"

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    • Arroyo blames Aquino for Chinese activity in SCS 

      Vigilia, Wendell; Reyes, Victor; Hachero, Ashzel (Malaya, April 21, 2017, on page B1-B6)
      Rep. Gloria Arroyo (Lakas-CMD, Pampanga) yesterday said China’s island-building in the West Philippine Sea or South China Sea (SCS) did not happen during her administration but during the time of her successor, Benigno S. ...

    • China recognizes PH rights over Benham Rise 

      Hachero, Ashzel; Lopez, JP; Vigilia, Wendell (Malaya, March 16, 2017, on page B1-B6)
      Acting Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo yesterday said China has sent word recognizing Philippine sovereignty over the 13-million hectare Benham Rise and it is not going to claim ownership of the undersea region ...

    • Feeling shortage of crabs, prawns? Solon blames virus 

      Vigilia, Wendell (Malaya, April 16, 2014, on page B2)
      The vice chair of the House Committee on Agriculture to Address the spread of the "white spot syndrome virus" which has been threatening the country's fishpond industry, infecting crustaceans. "It has been reported that ...

    • 'Is China really a friend?' 

      Nonato, Vince; Vigilia, Wendell (Malaya, June 14, 2019, on page B1-B6)
      Senators yesterday asked if China could really be considered a "friend" of the Philippines in the wake of the June 9 incident in which the military said a Chinese fishing vessel hit an anchored Filipino fishing boat and ...

    • PH has to make clear stand on China issue 

      Vigilia, Wendell (Malaya, May 7, 2018, on page B1-B6)
      An administration congressman yesterday joined opposition law makers in challenging the Duterte administration to show firm resolve in opposing China's militarization of the West Philippine Sea before it becomes too late. ...

    • 'PH not capable of defending seas vs Chinese incursion 

      Vigilia, Wendell (Malaya, August 28, 2019, on page B1-B3)
      Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana yesterday admitted the country is practically incapable of defending its territorial seas against Chinese incursions because of lack of equipment. During a hearing of the appropriations ...

    • Robredo wants Chinese crew turned over to PH 

      Vigilia, Wendell (Malaya, June 17, 2019, on page B1-B3)
      Vice President Leni Robredo pressed the administration to demand from the Chinese government the turnover of the crew that manned the fishing vessel that rammed the Filipino fishermen's boat F/B Gem-Ver last June 9. She ...